[03-26-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Killed, Two Others Hurt After a Head-On Crash in Hesperia

One man was killed while two others were hurt after a fatal head-on crash in Hesperia on early Saturday morning, March 26, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m. on the 14100 block of Ranchero Road, between Topaz Avenue and Tropicana Rose Avenue.

A Chevy pickup truck and a Nissan SUV collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The Chevy pickup truck sustained extensive front-end damage due to the severity of the impact.

One man was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency personnel. Unfortunately, the trapped man was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The SUV driver and a passenger inside the truck sustained unspecified injuries in the crash and were both taken to a local hospital.

The Hesperia Sheriff’s Station is further investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

One of the most lethal types of car accidents is a head-on collision. In a head-on collision, the impact is far more powerful than in a collision with another vehicle in the opposite direction.

The force of a head-on collision is influenced by the speed and weight of the vehicles involved. During head-on collisions, a lot of energy is released.

In 2017, head-on collisions claimed the lives of 58 percent of car occupants, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Rural areas have a higher risk of head-on collisions. Head-on collisions cause 13 percent of rural fatal crashes. Meanwhile, less than 7% of fatal car accidents in cities involve a head-on collision.

Head-on collisions can be caused by intoxication, distraction, inexperience, and even mechanical failure.

Fatal Head-On Collision for Victims in San Bernardino County

A head-on accident can be extremely dangerous. In head-on crashes, the majority of people die. Those who have lost a loved one in a head-on collision may be able to sue the irresponsible driver for damages.

A driver’s life and the lives of others are jeopardized when they drive aggressively or carelessly. Unintentional carelessness by others should not result in harm to innocent persons. People who inflict harm on others should be held to account.

Wrongful death cases are typically prosecuted against those responsible for causing an untimely death and financial ruin. Funeral and burial expenses and the victim’s estimated lifetime earnings are included in these losses.

Contact Arash Law’s San Bernardino County fatal head-on collision attorneysd if you or a loved one was killed in a head-on collision. To help our clients recover, we work tirelessly to protect their legal rights. Call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to arrange a no-obligation consultation. If you have been involved in a head-on collision in San Bernardino County, Arash Law can help you protect your legal rights.