[05-17-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Dead, Another Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in San Timoteo Canyon Road

An unidentified man was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Moreno Valley Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on San Timoteo Canyon Road, just west of Redlands Boulevard, roughly halfway between Moreno Valley and Redlands.

According to the CHP, a Toyota Camry and another sedan collided at the scene, though the circumstances were unknown.

Within minutes, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews arrived and pronounced one motorist dead on the scene.

Officials said the other driver was taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley for minor injuries.

Anyone with information about the accident should call the CHP’s San Gorgonio office at 951-769-2000.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In recent years, the number of car accidents in the United States has increased. Vehicle crashes claimed the lives of 33,654 people in 2018. 36,560 people were killed in car accidents.

On the state’s large and congested highways, car accidents are common. On California’s roads, high-speed driving and truck accidents kill a large number of people each year.

Because of the state’s large population, there are many more drivers on the road, which could lead to an increase in the number of car accidents.

Between 2014 and 2016, there was a significant increase in fatal crashes. From 2017 to 2020, there were minor ups and downs. The number of people killed in car accidents in California has risen by 5%, from 3,540 in 2019 to 3,723 in 2020.

According to an OTS poll, 57% of California residents believe it is acceptable to drive 10 miles per hour faster on the state’s freeways than the posted speed limit. Nearly 40% of those polled believed that if they exceeded the speed limit by ten miles per hour, they would not be fined.

Distracted driving is a serious threat to public safety that must be avoided at all costs. Personal injury victims must hold distracted drivers responsible for their actions. Because prosecuting a distracted driver is more difficult than prosecuting a drunk driver, distracted drivers are not always charged criminally.

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Regardless of whether the involved driver broke the law, they are responsible for the damages they cause when a fatal vehicle accident occurs. Taking legal action with a dedicated and skilled attorney is the best way to ensure that a victim’s family is compensated for wrongful death.

Our knowledgeable lawyers can help you file your claim. The sooner you hire a skilled attorney, the better your chances of receiving the monetary compensation you deserve for your injuries. You can defend yourself against insurance and collect the full amount due to your claim with the help of a lawyer.

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