[06-26-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Dead, Four Passengers were Injured in a Rollover Accident in Redlands

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 30-year-old man died and four passengers were injured in a rollover accident in Redlands on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:50 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway.

The 2002 Toyota blew out its left rear tire while driving past the Ford Street off-ramp. According to the CHP, the car crossed the freeway, ran over a curb, fell down an embankment, and ended up on Ford Street.

According to a CHP news release, the victim who died and two other passengers who received minor injuries were not wearing seat belts. Meanwhile, the driver and another passenger wearing their seat belts sustained only mild injuries.

The passenger who died was thrown from the car. According to the Redlands Fire Department, a bystander gave him CPR. However, he was declared dead after being taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, said CHP.

Rollover Car Accident Statistics

One in three people who die in car accidents is involved in rollovers, which can occur when a car flips over onto its roof or sides.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollovers account for nearly 35% of all vehicle fatalities yearly despite making up just 2.1 percent of all crashes.

Rollover crashes have a higher fatality rate than most other car accidents due to their violent nature. Rollover accidents can injure or kill passengers in different ways, including traumatic brain injury in car accidents and wrongful death in truck accidents.

In 2010, rollover accidents claimed the lives of more than 7,600 people.

69% of the people thrown from the vehicle were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

People continue to ignore the dangers of being in a moving vehicle without a seatbelt, despite all the warnings and increasing fatalities.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

Being involved in a rollover car accident is one of the terrifying experiences anyone can go through. People who have been injured in rollover accidents often suffer from trauma that makes it difficult for them to return to their normal lives.

Rollover accidents can happen to anyone, and you may be wondering about your legal rights if it has happened to you or a loved one. If someone else is responsible for causing the accident, you may be able to seek compensation or file an insurance claim. In addition to these options, another option that may be available is to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers have decades of experience handling all vehicle accidents, including rollover accidents. We will fight to get you the compensation you need to cover any medical expenses and other damages caused by the crash. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free consultation about your case.