[02-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Head-On Crash in San Jacinto

A 33-year-old woman identified as Ashley J. was killed following a deadly head-on crash in San Jacinto on early Saturday morning, February 19, 2022.

The collision happened in the area of N. Sanderson Avenue, north of W. Ramona Expressway, at around 3:00 a.m.

An SUV crossed into the path of another SUV for unclear reasons. The two SUVs then collided head-on.

Emergency personnel performed life-saving measures on one of the drivers. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the other driver was rushed to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Car accidents are getting increasingly common in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 33,654 fatal car accidents killed 36,560 people in 2018.

In 2017, Riverside alone recorded 2,119 injuries and deaths from motor vehicle accidents on surface streets, including Jurupa Avenue, Wells Avenue, Pierce Street, and, more commonly, neighboring freeways like the 91, 215, and 60. A head-on collision occurred in this case.

When two cars going in opposing directions hit head-on, this is referred to as a “head-on collision.” Even at modest speeds, the consequences of these collisions can be life-threatening or fatal.

Head-on collisions occur at traffic lights, stop signs, blind intersections, and highways. Head-on collisions at junctions are more prevalent because drivers violate traffic restrictions such as red lights or stop signs.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 58 percent of car occupants perished in head-on incidents in 2017. In rural locations, head-on collisions are more probable. Head-on collisions are responsible for 13% of all rural fatalities. In the meantime, head-on crashes account for less than 7 percent of fatal mishaps in cities.

Drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, and even technical failure contribute to head-on collisions.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims of Head-On Crashes

Car accidents account for a significant portion of California’s personal injury and wrongful death claims. While many of these crashes have similar causes, each has unique specifics that an experienced vehicle accident law firm should thoroughly research to secure the injured person’s complete financial recovery.

But how are these losses determined? They did not occur when your lawsuit was settled, or the jury rendered a judgment. Your lawyer will employ expert witnesses to project the losses you will experience throughout your life due to your permanent injuries to prove these losses.

Our Riverside auto accident attorneys at Arash Law are available to answer your concerns. If we analyze your case and determine that you require the services of an attorney, we will inform you why. We’ll also let you know if we don’t believe you need an attorney. In either case, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on how to proceed following an injury accident.

Don’t put it off any longer — the sooner you hire an experienced vehicle accident attorney, the better your legal rights will be protected. Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.