[06-16-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Sage

One driver was seriously injured after a crash between an SUV and a school bus at a Sage intersection on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. at Sage and Wilson Valley roads, just over two miles north of Highway 79.

According to the CHP, the black SUV and school bus, which the driver only occupied, collided at the intersection. The circumstances are still unclear.

Shortly after arriving, Riverside County Fire Department crews discovered the SUV driver and another party injured. Local authorities have not yet disclosed their identities.

According to the CHP, the driver was airlifted to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment of a broken right leg and other injuries.

According to reports, the second victim had minor injuries and refused to be taken to the hospital.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of personal injury in the United States is being involved in a car accident. There are an estimated two million people injured in car accidents each year. The state of California is home to more than 200,000 of these individuals. Over two million people call Riverside County home, which means that the area is one of the most congested and hazardous in which to drive in all of the Golden State.

More than 2,100 people were injured or killed on Riverside’s streets last year, including Jurupa Avenue, Wells Avenue and Pierce Street, as well as major highways like the 91, 215, and 60.

Over 80% of these deaths could have been avoided if the drivers involved were not distracted by their cell phones or other roadside distractions.

Distracted driving, drunk driving, and fatigued driving are all contributing factors in these collisions.

The driver who caused the collision owes compensation to those named above as a result of the accident. If a car accident occurs in California, the party at fault is determined by which driver was at fault for the collision. Both drivers may be to blame for a car accident. Even if this occurs, the victim may be able to recover damages from the party who was at fault.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

A collision with another vehicle can cause severe and traumatic injuries in a car accident. Expenses related to a long-term injury can easily exceed tens of thousands of dollars.

Some victims would see a primary care physician for years, while others would continue to see specialists for the rest of their lives. Almost all patients will require medication or assistive devices such as a wheelchair or walker.

Those who have been injured in car accidents in California can get help from accident attorneys. The insurance company for the other driver is not on your side. As a result, their goal is to pay you the smallest amount possible. Because of this, you should retain the services of an attorney.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you in obtaining the monetary compensation you are entitled to. Arash Law’s experienced California accident lawyers have handled a wide variety of cases over the years.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule an appointment for a free consultation with one of our experienced and trusted attorneys.