[07-02-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Severely Injured in Fatal Street Race Crash in Jurupa Valley

One person was killed, and another was seriously injured after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Jurupa Valley Saturday night, July 2, 2022.

The deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded around 10:20 p.m. to the area of Sierra Avenue and Karen Lane.

Upon arrival, deputies found firefighters from Cal Fire and the Fontana fire personnel working to put out two fully- engulfed vehicles.

The flames were eventually put out, which led to the driver of a 2001 Lexus being pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was rescued from the wreckage and transported to the hospital for treatment of burns and other injuries suffered in the crash.

Investigators believe the driver of the Lexus was involved in a street race with another vehicle on Sierra Avenue when it lost control and crossed over into oncoming traffic, where it hit the pickup truck.

Both drivers were trapped as their vehicles erupted in flames, sheriff’s officials said.

The driver of the other vehicle that was racing, identified only as a 19-year-old man, remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

He was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center to await charges for gross vehicular manslaughter.

The identity of the person killed has not yet been disclosed.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents have the potential to have far-reaching consequences. Because car accidents occur so frequently, many people fail to recognize the dangers they pose and the ease with which they can result in serious injuries.

At an alarming rate, drivers and passengers are killed in car accidents in the United States. A total of 33,654 people lost their lives, and 36,560 were injured in car accidents last year, according to the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).

Multiple-vehicle accidents are extremely rare in terms of the number of people killed or injured and the amount of property damage they cause.

The term multi-vehicle crash refers to a collision involving at least three vehicles. A chain reaction crash can have a wide variety of causes. Problems arise when there are a large number of people involved.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, multi-vehicle collisions account for one out of every four traffic deaths. Approximately 13,000 people are killed each year as a result of these accidents.

Multi-vehicle accidents often lead to disagreements about who is at fault. You may be denied compensation for your injuries if you lose in court. In light of this, having a knowledgeable car accident lawyer on your side is critical.

When applying the brakes in the event of a collision, steer into something soft like a bush or a railing rather than another vehicle. Be on the lookout for anyone who has been in an accident and may be wandering the area.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

Investigating an accident involving more than one vehicle becomes more difficult. After a multi-vehicle collision, survivors must deal with the stress and grief they’ve experienced.

As a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Personal injury cases necessitate compensation for medical costs, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

Investigations are conducted thoroughly by experienced attorneys. Your right to compensation is unalienable, regardless of the circumstances.

Our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to defend your legal rights. Consult a lawyer immediately after a car accident in order to protect your legal interests. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.