[06-26-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 138

A male driver was airlifted to the hospital after being hurt in a two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 138 on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022.

The crash occurred around 1:50 pm, about a mile from Interstate 15, at the road’s sharp turn on Highway 138’s Hesperia side.

The crash was investigated by the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Fire Department. They discovered a black Ford F-150 and a red Ford F-150 pickup truck.

According to the CHP traffic log, the male driver was in a lot of pain and had injuries to both arms and his face. Firefighters then asked for a medical helicopter to fly them to a nearby trauma center.

Reach Air Medical #43 transported the driver to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center after the medical helicopter had landed at the accident scene.

No update about the drivers’ condition was stated at this time.

The red Ford truck lost control for unknown reasons before colliding with the black Ford truck.

There are no other details available.

The California Highway Patrol Inland Office is still investigating the crash.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car collisions have recently grown to be a major issue in the US. Every year, more than a million people lose their lives in car accidents. This trend has resulted in an average of 3,287 deaths per day in car accidents. Crash-related injuries and disabilities affect an additional 20 to 50 million people.

Many people walk and ride their bicycles through downtown every day. Always keep your eyes on the road while driving. A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Driving is extremely dangerous in California.

As many as one in every ten of all U.S. car deaths occur in California. In 2017, California had 485,866 traffic accidents, resulting in 3,898 deaths and 276,823 injuries. Since 2013, the number of people killed in traffic accidents has increased by 23.5%.

Nine people were killed in California car accidents for every 100,000 residents in 2018. Car accidents are the leading cause of accidental injury deaths In this state.

When driving, pay attention to the road, keep your vehicle in good condition, and maintain your skills behind the wheel.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, you are likely to be disoriented and disoriented. It can be difficult to figure out where to begin and who to contact after making an insurance claim. When it comes to handling car accident claims, there is nothing we can’t handle.

Negligent drivers must be punished to reduce the number of traffic fatalities. Car accidents and slip-and-falls are just two examples of the cases Arash Law handles for its clients.

Those who have been injured in accidents caused by the negligence of others are our primary focus. We’re here to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience handling traffic collision cases. If you’ve been in a car accident, you can get help from us. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.