[04-01-2022] Riverside County, CA – US Navy Serviceman Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Beaumont

A US Navy serviceman was killed in a crash on Interstate 10 in Beaumont involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer on Friday afternoon, April 1, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 12:40 p.m. on westbound I-10 at Beaumont Avenue.

According to CHP officials, a 2019 Freightliner towing a 53-foot semi-trailer came to a halt due to stopped traffic.

The SUV, driven by a US Navy serviceman, failed to stop and collided with the semi-rear trailer’s end.

Minutes later, Riverside County Fire Department crews arrived at the scene and pronounced the man dead on the spot.

The suspect has only been identified as a 31-year-old North Carolina man from Burgaw.

According to CHP, he was also stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms.

CHP officers closed the Nos. 3 and 4 lanes on westbound I-10 to conduct a preliminary investigation and clear the wreckage at the scene.

Because of the resulting traffic jam, a SigAlert was issued at 1:30 p.m.

Traffic moved slowly for several hours until later in the afternoon.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents are the leading cause of personal injury in the United States. Nearly two million people are killed or injured in car accidents every year.

Many of these mishaps take place in California. There are more than 200,000 traffic-related injuries each year in the state of California.

More than 2 million people call Riverside County home, making it California’s fourth-largest county. It’s also one of the most dangerous places in the country to get behind the wheel.

In Riverside, California, 2,119 people were hurt or killed in car accidents in 2017. These collisions involved nearby city streets like Jurupa Ave. and Wells Ave. and major highways like the 91, 215, and 60.

People who drink and drive, don’t pay attention, speed, or don’t follow the road rules are the most common causes of these accidents.

Unfortunately, the majority of these tragedies could have been prevented. Distracted driving is to blame for about 80% of all car accidents.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims

Car accidents cause a large number of personal injury and wrongful death claims in California. A skilled auto accident law firm should thoroughly investigate each of these collisions, despite the fact that many of them share common factors. This will ensure that the injured party receives all of the money they are entitled to.

A family’s grief and stress can be overwhelming when a loved one dies unexpectedly in a car accident. The victim’s family may bring a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf.

Medical bills, funeral costs, the suffering of the deceased, and loss of companionship can all be recovered from the party responsible for the death through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Legal counsel is absolutely necessary when a person loses their life in a car accident. Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to win your case and get you the compensation you are entitled to. We’ll take care of your legal needs while you focus on getting better. Please contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by email to arrange a free consultation.