[06-03-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision in Moreno Valley

A 61-year-old man identified as Isidro M. was killed following a deadly head-on traffic crash in Moreno Valley on Friday afternoon, June 3, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 3:37 p.m. at the intersection of Lasselle Street and Cooper Cove Lane in Moreno Valley.

A southbound white Toyota Sienna was traveling on Lasselle when the driver veered into the opposite lanes and collided head-on with a northbound Ford Escape.

The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive inside his white Toyota Sienna. He was rushed to Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center, but he could not survive his injuries and was later pronounced dead.

No other injuries were reported. The Ford driver sustained minor injuries but did not get medical treatment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

In the United States, car accidents are the most common way people get hurt. Every year, car accidents hurt almost two million people. There are more than 200,000 of them in California alone.

More than 2 million people live in Riverside County, the fourth most populated area in California. It’s also one of the riskiest places to drive.

In Riverside, California, alone, 2,119 people were hurt or killed in car accidents in 2017. These accidents happened near the city on Jurupa Avenue and Wells Avenue and highways like 91, 215, and 60.

Most of these tragedies could have been stopped, making them even worse. About 80% of all car accidents happen because the driver was not paying attention. In this case, a head-on collision occurred.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, less than 10% of all fatalities in the United States in 2018 were caused by head-on crashes.

It is common for two vehicles to collide head-on when a car crosses a centerline or midway. As a result of driving on the wrong side of the road, a head-on collision can occur.

Head-on collisions can be caused by distracted driving, drinking, passing on a two-lane road, and lane changes due to construction or delayed traffic. High speeds, loss of control, and faults in the road or vehicle can lead to head-on crashes.

If you see a car coming straight toward you, the best thing you can do is stay in the middle of your lane, blow your horn, and then brake suddenly. As a result, it may prevent more injury and even save your life.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers

Head-on accidents are extremely deadly. Unfortunately, not everyone who gets hit in the head will be able to get up and walk away. Families of persons killed in a head-on collision have the right to sue the irresponsible motorist for wrongful death.

Drivers who drive aggressively or irresponsibly endanger the lives of others. Innocent people should not be forced to pay the price for another person’s irresponsible driving. Drivers who operate their vehicles in such a dangerous manner should be held accountable for the damage they create.

If you have lost someone in a fatal car accident, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim as a victim.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal head-on collision, please get in touch with the Riverside County auto accident attorneys at Arash Law immediately. We strive to defend our clients’ legal rights to help them heal from their injuries. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to schedule your free consultation. Don’t put off hiring an experienced automobile accident attorney. The sooner you hire one, the better your legal standing.