[03-08-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Pickup Truck and Big Rig in Indio

A late-night traffic crash involving a pickup truck and a big rig on Interstate 10 in Indio claimed the life of one person on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 11:40 p.m. in the freeway’s eastbound lanes, just west of the Monroe Street interchange.

For several hours, traffic was backed up, two lanes were closed, and other drivers were reduced to one lane eastbound to pass the wreckage.

A driver rear-ended a semi-truck parked along the side of the freeway in a black pickup truck.

According to the CHP, the pickup driver was driving recklessly before the accident.

The big truck driver claims the collision threw him into the steering wheel, and one of the semi’s passengers shattered their arm in the crash.

Officers say they discovered the pickup truck wedged beneath the refrigerated trailer of a parked big rig.
The identity of the deceased driver has yet to be disclosed.

After the wreckage was cleared, traffic was back to normal by 6:30 a.m.

There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a collision with a motor vehicle. Approximately two million people are injured in car accidents each year. In the state of California alone, there are over 200,000 of them. Riverside County, California’s fourth most populous region, has more than 2 million residents and is ranked as one of the most dangerous places to drive.

Motor vehicle accidents on Riverside’s surface streets, including Jurupa Avenue, Wells Avenue, Pierce Street, and freeways like the 91 and 215, caused 2,119 injuries and deaths in 2017.

In a side-swipe collision, two vehicles traveling in the same direction come together and strike each other. For example, on an onramp to an interstate highway, this type of accident is common because of the merging of two lanes.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration refers to side-swipe collisions as “angled collisions.” Because of this, side-swipe accidents are rarely the subject of news reports featuring dramatic rescues. In contrast to drunk driving cases, they do not generate the same level of outrage.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, around 2,500 side-swipes result in fatal injuries each year in the United States.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Traffic Collisions

Dealing with the aftermath can be extremely difficult for those who lose a loved one due to a car accident. A loved one’s death will take time to heal, and there are no shortcuts. You can learn to cope and rebuild your life with the help of a fatal car accident lawyer.

If the other driver caused the accident, he or she may be held liable for your loved one’s death.

Our experienced Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you. Car accident victims can rely on us to protect their legal rights and file successful compensation claims. We will do everything in our power to ensure that your legal rights are protected and that you are compensated for your losses.

With Arash Law’s help, you can get the compensation you are entitled to in your wrongful death case. Don’t hesitate to call our team from Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 if you need a good car accident lawyer.