[04-13-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash in Hesperia

One person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Hesperia early Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:32 p.m. along northbound Interstate 15 near the Bear Valley Road exit.

A silver Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driver lost control and dove into a ditch, consequently hitting at least four parked RV trailers.

At least one person, whose identity remains undisclosed, had to be transported to a nearby hospital after sustaining possible injuries.

The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the crash.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

No one can foresee an auto accident, but everyone can be ready for one. Maintain your composure after a car accident by keeping a checklist handy in your glove compartment. It can guide you on what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Keep calm and do not admit fault. Stay where you are to make sure nobody gets hurt. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can interview witnesses, gather proof, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Record every detail of the incident, including the weather, road conditions, and any injuries you sustained.
• Do not admit fault under any circumstances, even to the police. Give the police officer your completely honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can contact the claims adjuster, but remember to give them the necessary information. If you haven’t consulted an attorney first, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer or agree to a recorded statement from an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from a reliable California car accident lawyer.

Single-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Unusually high percentages of avoidable injuries and fatalities in the US are caused by automobile accidents. Two million people die in traffic accidents yearly, and ten million more are injured.

According to the National Safety Council, there were 8.3% more traffic fatalities in the United States in 2020. Over the past three years, there has been a steady decline in these figures.

In the US in 2019, there were 39,107 fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, this number rose to a record-breaking 42,338.

In California that year, 3,847 people died in traffic accidents. A total of 1,587 people, or about 41% of all fatalities, were killed in multi-vehicle accidents. About 2,260 people, or 59% of all fatalities, were involved in single-vehicle collisions.

In 72% of all collisions, 71% of collisions that resulted in injuries, and 77% of collisions that caused injuries, at least two vehicles were involved. Approximately 8,000 people were killed or injured in angle-collision accidents in 2020.