[05-10-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Injured Following a Head-On Crash in Cathedral City

Two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash near Baristo Road on Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the area of Landau Boulevard near Baristo Road in Cathedral City.

A driver was heading northbound on Landau Boulevard when it veered into the opposite lanes for unclear reasons and collided head-on with an oncoming southbound vehicle.

Two people were injured in the crash. A 24-year-old man sustained head injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center.

A 19-year-old man was also rushed to Desert Regional Medical Center after complaining of neck pain.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the crash is urged to call the Cathedral City Police Department at 760-770-0300 or call Officer G. Allard at 760-770-0300 ext 724.

You can also report information on the Cathedral City Police Department website: cathedralcitypolice.com; or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Tens of thousands of drivers and passengers are killed each year on American roads. It was reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) that 36,560 persons died in fatal car accidents in 2018.
Crossing paths with another vehicle while moving in opposing directions is a “head-on collision.” Crash outcomes can be life-threatening or fatal, even at moderate speeds.

Traffic lights, stop signs, blind crossings, and motorways are where head-on crashes are most likely to occur. Drivers who disregard traffic rules, such as red lights or stop signs, are more likely to cause head-on collisions at intersections.

When two cars collide head-on, the force of the collision is magnified by their speed and weight. When two moving objects collide, a tremendous quantity of energy is unleashed. This kind of impact is more likely to be lethal due to the increased kinetic energy.

Even though just 2% of accidents result in a head-on collision, this type of collision is responsible for 10% of all highway deaths in the United States.
Passing into oncoming traffic is always a bad idea unless it’s an emergency. It’s a major reason why head-on collisions happen. Use your seat belt to help lower your chances of serious injury in a car accident.

Every time you get into your car, make sure your head restraints and seatbacks are in a comfortable, safe position.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers

Car accidents heavily influence personal injury and wrongful death claims in California. Many of these accidents have similar causes, but each has its own particular that an expert vehicle accident law firm must thoroughly investigate to recover the wounded person’s full financial recovery.

The question is, though, how exactly are these defeats quantified? After the outcome of your case was decided, they didn’t take place. To prove your losses, your lawyer will use expert witnesses to estimate how much you may lose in the future because of your permanent injuries.

At Arash Law, our Riverside car accident lawyers are here to help. We will tell you if we think you need a lawyer and why if we think you don’t. If we don’t think you need an attorney, we’ll let you know that. Following a car accident, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about your next steps.

A Riverside auto accident lawyer from Arash Law will serve as an advocate for their injured client. They will maintain constant contact with the client and the civil court system and coordinate with the insurance companies.

For a free consultation with an experienced Riverside injury lawyer, contact Arash Law. Without putting any money into your claim, you’ll get a better idea of how much it might be worth. You can reach us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by filling out the form on this page.