[04-23-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Killed After a Deadly Wrong-Way Crash in Beaumont

Two people were killed after a fatal car accident involving a wrong-way driver in Beaumont on early Saturday morning, April 23, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 3:37 a.m. in the area of Highway 60, near Jack Rabbit Tail in Beaumont.

An eastbound Hyundai Sonata was traveling in the westbound lanes for unclear reasons and collided head-on with an oncoming Chevrolet Malibu.

Unfortunately, both the Hyundai and the Chevrolet driver were killed in the collision. They were identified as 28-year-old Eva Lopez G. and 49-year-old Thomas A.

Meanwhile, a 40-year-old passenger inside Malibu was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Another person sustained minor injuries but refused hospitalization. The identities of the injured parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Wrong-Way Collision Statistics

Every year, millions of Americans are injured in car accidents on our country’s roads. Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed in car accidents.

According to the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), there were 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018, resulting in 36,560 deaths (DOT).

In this case, a wrong-way collision occurs. When a car drives against the flow of traffic and collides with another vehicle, this accident is considered a wrong-way accident. This type of collision is common on city streets as well as highways.

Many drivers take the wrong turn on a one-way street. When entering a highway ramp into oncoming traffic, it is too late for other drivers to realize their error.

Every year, around 355 wrong-way drivers cause fatal car accidents in the United States. A wrong-way driving collision is expected to result in 1.34 fatalities.

If you see a wrong-way driver, move out of the way as quickly and safely as possible, call 911 immediately and make sure you have a wide field of vision while driving by focusing on the horizon line at all times.

Riverside County Fatal Auto Accident Lawyers

The untimely death of a loved one is the most difficult to comprehend, especially when it is the fault of someone else.

Legal issues may be difficult to consider following a tragedy, but consider filing a wrongful death claim for the sake of your family’s future.

A claim can bring the responsible party to justice, provide closure for your family, and provide financial compensation for your losses. Arash Law deeply sympathizes with those who have lost family members or spouses as a result of negligence. We want to assist you in making the most of your wrongful death claim in California.

Whether the untimely death of someone you care about was caused by negligence, wrongful action, or intentional harm to another, the legal experts at Arash Law can help you cope. Our compassionate California wrongful death attorneys can assist you in obtaining the maximum compensation allowed by state law.

Our Riverside auto accident attorneys at Arash Law are available to answer your questions. If we review your case and determine that you require the services of an attorney, we will tell you why. We’ll also let you know if we don’t believe you need an attorney. In either case, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about how to proceed following an injury accident.

To schedule your free wrongful death case evaluation, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form.