[04-22-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two People Injured After a Head-On Crash in Hesperia

Two people were hurt following a major head-on traffic collision in Hesperia on Friday night, April 22, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 9:43 p.m. in the area of Mariposa Road, near Eucalyptus Street.

Two unspecified vehicles collided head-on under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been determined.

Two people were critically injured in the mishap. An air ambulance was requested to the scene, but the two injured parties were transported via ground ambulance instead.

Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are currently investigating the cause and the liability of the collision.

Head-On Collision Statistics

A frontal collision is another term for a head-on collision. These vehicle collisions typically occur when two vehicles traveling in opposing directions collide. They can occur when driving a car, truck, or motorcycle.

Although head-on collisions are uncommon compared to other types of car accidents, statistics show that they are the most dangerous and lethal of all mishaps. According to the Insurance Information Institute, only 2% of all crashes in 2017 were head-on collisions. They did, however, account for more than 10% of fatal crashes.

A vehicle crossing a centerline or median and colliding with another is the most prevalent cause of a head-on collision. Driving on the wrong side of the road can also result in a head-on collision, whether unintentionally or purposely.

If you notice a driver drifting into your lane or approaching the highway incorrectly, you should depress the gas pedal and apply the brake pedal, swerve to the right of the oncoming car, and, if necessary, drive off the road. Hitting a ditch is preferable to hitting another vehicle head-on.

San Bernardino County Accident Lawyers

Each driver’s legal duty (or “duty of care”) is to ensure that other drivers, pedestrians, and other people on the road are protected from harm. Negligence occurs when a motorist fails to comply with this legal requirement. The at-fault party may be held accountable for damages and injuries caused to another because of their careless acts.

If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision, an experienced San Bernardino County accident lawyer from Arash Law can help you prove negligence by gathering enough evidence to place a reasonable amount of blame on the other driver.

When liability is ambiguous, as it often is in some cases, your attorney can help reduce the settlement based on your degree of responsibility.

To help you with your case, Arash Law has skilled attorneys available. Our offices can be found throughout California, including in the cities of Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. To arrange a no-obligation consultation, please contact us at (888) 488-1391.