[03-15-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Head-On Crash Involving Wrong-Way Driver on 215 Freeway

According to police, two drivers died in a horrific wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside early Tuesday morning, March 15.

The fatal crash occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the 215 Freeway near the Washington Street exit.

Officials with the California Highway Patrol said they received a call about a wrong-way driver.

CHP received multiple calls reporting a head-on collision near Center St. within 60 seconds of the initial report.

Officials say a gray Honda Civic driven by a woman was traveling in the wrong direction when it collided with a gray Ford Fusion driven by a man.

They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims’ identities are being withheld until their families are notified.

According to CHP investigators, child seats were found in both cars, but the drivers were the only ones inside at the time of the crash.

The lanes were shut down for four hours while officials investigated.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and severe injury in the United States. Every year, about 200,000 people suffer injuries due to collisions with motor vehicles. Over 200,000 of them live in California alone. More than 2 million people live in Riverside County, California’s fourth most populous region, and it is one of the most dangerous places in the state to drive.

In 2017, 2,119 people were injured and killed in car accidents on Riverside’s streets and highways, including Jurupa Avenue, Wells Avenue, Pierce Street, and the 91 and 215 freeways.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer for Crash Victims

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be incredibly difficult for those who lost a loved one. There are no shortcuts when it comes to grieving the loss of a loved one. A lawyer for a fatal car accident victim can help you cope and move on with your life.

If the accident was caused by another driver, they could be held responsible for the death of your loved one.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you and your family. Accident victims can count on us to uphold their legal rights and pursue just compensation on their behalf. To ensure that your legal rights are safeguarded and that you receive compensation for your losses, we will do all that we can.

Arash Law can help you win your wrongful death lawsuit and get you the money you deserve. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with our attorneys.