[04-01-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Five People Hurt After a Two-Vehicle Collision in Hesperia

At least five people were hurt following a two-vehicle crash in Hesperia on Friday night, April 1, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 8:24 p.m. in the area of Escondido Avenue, near Hollister Street in Hesperia.

A white 1997 Honda Accord and a pickup truck collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

One person was airlifted to a trauma center with unspecified injuries. Meanwhile, three other people sustained minor injuries in the mishap. The pickup truck driver also sustained minor injuries.

The Honda Accord had major rollover damage, while the pickup truck sustained driver-side rear-end damage following the collision.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

At least one traffic collision occurs every sixty seconds in the US. This is not surprising given the sheer volume of traffic on our highways and byways.

In the United States, at least two million people are wounded in car accidents each year. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System of the US Department of Transportation, 36,560 persons were killed in 2018. (FARS).

The most prevalent causes of car accidents include reckless driving, distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and technical failure.

The driver who caused the collision is responsible for compensating the other persons involved, including those named above, for their damages. Drivers are held responsible for an accident in California, depending on who was culpable in causing it.

It’s possible that both drivers could be to blame for a car accident. Even if this occurs, the injured party may be able to sue the at-fault party for damages.

San Bernardino County Accident Lawyers for Victims

Negligent drivers are legally required to pay for any injuries they cause. Drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other road users all have the right to seek compensation for injuries sustained in a car collision. This compensation must be paid by the driver who was at fault for the collision.

In addition to drivers, some companies may be held accountable for your injuries. A car manufacturer, for example, could be held accountable for an accident caused by faulty brakes. Uber might be held accountable for any injuries or damages caused by one of its drivers or self-driving cars.

Arash Law’s competent San Bernardino County car accident attorneys know how to locate all potential defendants in a vehicle accident case to ensure you receive all of the compensation you are lawfully entitled to.

Call (888) 488-1391 immediately to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you get an expert lawyer, the better your legal rights will be safeguarded.