[04-05-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision on Ramona Expressway Results in One Death

A 25-year-old man identified as Victor Basturto-S. He was killed in a deadly Lakeview car crash on Monday morning, April 4, 2022.

The two-vehicle crash happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. on the Ramona Expressway near First Street.

Two unspecified vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person was killed in the crash. Meanwhile, another person sustained moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Car Accident Statistics

This year, there were 485,666 car accidents in California. There were 3,898 people killed and 276,823 hurt. The number of people who died in car accidents in California had gone up by 23.5 percent since 2013 when they were the same.

In Riverside County alone, 15,359 people were in car accidents that led to either death or injury in 2018. That’s about 42 people who have been in a car accident every day.

In 2011, Riverside was home to 7 percent of all car accident deaths in California. Another 4.6% of all car accident injuries were traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage.

Weather and road conditions and cars that aren’t working properly can make it hard to drive, which can lead to other accidents on the road.

A car accident typically happens because of negligent drivers, bad road conditions, or a manufacturing flaw in the car.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims

To hold a negligent driver accountable for a loved one who was killed in a car accident, you must file a wrongful death lawsuit.

If you are unsure whether you should file a case or not, the Riverside County auto accident lawyers at Arash Law can help. Our California-based law firm has decades of experience and has won millions of dollars for our client’s cases.

Arash Law’s car accident lawyers can identify the possible defendants and file your civil claim with the judicial system. Just give us a ring, and we’ll walk you through your options.

We have offices all around California so that we can better serve you. If it’s more convenient for you, we’d be happy to visit you at your residence or place of business. Free consultations with California wrongful death attorneys are available by calling (888) 488-1391.