[02-21-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 10-Month-Old Infant Killed in a Deadly Helendale Head-On Collision

A 10-month-old infant identified as Liam G. was killed following a deadly head-on collision in Helendale on Monday night, February 21, 2022.

The collision happened on National Trails Highway and Hodge Road in Helendale at approximately 8:16 p.m.

A semi-truck and a pickup truck collided head-on for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

Unfortunately, a 10-month-old infant inside the pickup truck died in the crash. Meanwhile, two other people inside the pickup truck were extricated by firefighters.

The 10-month-old infant’s mother was airlifted to Antelope Valley Hospital while his teenage sister was flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause of the collision.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

A head-on accident occurs when a vehicle crosses the centerline and collides with an oncoming automobile.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, frontal impact crashes killed 58 percent of car occupants in 2017. A head-on accident is more likely to occur in rural settings.

Head-on collisions account for 13% of all fatal crashes in rural regions. There are only a few head-on crashes in cities, accounting for fewer than 7% of fatalities.

Additionally, a head-on collision can occur when a driver starts to travel in the wrong direction. Other causes of a head-on collision include, but are not limited to, driving under the influence, passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway or street, swerving between lanes due to construction or a stopped vehicle, road flaws, motor vehicle malfunction, and speeding.

San Bernardino County Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions

Head-on collisions can cause severe injury. Unfortunately, not every victim of a head-on collision will survive. Survivors of a deadly head-on collision have the right to sue the irresponsible driver for wrongful death.

Drivers who drive aggressively or carelessly threaten the lives of others unnecessarily. Innocent people should not suffer due to another person’s reckless driving. Drivers who use their automobiles recklessly should be held liable for the damages they create.

Victims who need legal aid can seek counsel and support from attorneys during this tough time. Arash Law’s San Bernardino County accident attorneys will safeguard their clients’ rights and interests while holding the negligent party accountable.

Our lawyers make considerable efforts to safeguard our clients’ legal rights and best interests. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via e-mail to schedule a no-obligation consultation. Contact an expert head-on collision attorney from Arash Law as soon as possible to ensure that your legal rights are properly protected.