[07-06-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – One Man Killed, Another Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Fontana

One man was killed, and another was injured after a multi-vehicle collision in western Fontana on Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2023.

The Fontana Police Department responded to the accident around 4:24 p.m. at the Cherry Avenue overpass at the Interstate 10 Freeway.

A white Toyota truck was heading northbound across Slover Avenue before making a sharp eastward turn. As a result, it plunged into the eastern concrete K-rail. Then, it sideswiped two other cars and rear-ended a flatbed trailer being towed by a stationary semi-truck, all at a stop for a red light at the on- and off-ramps of the eastbound I-10 Freeway.

The Toyota driver was identified as a 55-year-old man from Palmdale and pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations indicate that the driver may have had a medical emergency before the crash.

In contrast, the driver of one of the sideswiped vehicles was treated by San Bernardino County Fire and transported to a local hospital via ambulance. The authorities have not identified the people involved in the accident yet.

As the investigation into the crash continued, it was determined that alcohol or drugs did not play a role in the collision.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Nobody can predict when an automobile accident may occur, but everyone should be prepared. Keep an accident recovery checklist in your car’s glove box to remain composed following a crash. It can provide instructions on what to do, what to avoid, and how to defend your rights. You can follow these guidelines:

• Keep calm and avoid admitting fault. Stay where you are to ensure nobody gets hurt. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Unless the accident was minor, there were no injuries, and there was no property damage, call the police. The police can interview witnesses, gather proof, and compile a report about the incident.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Record every detail of the incident, including the weather, road conditions, and any injuries you sustained.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer your honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Speak to insurance adjusters. You can contact a claims adjuster, but remember to give them the necessary information. If you haven’t consulted a lawyer first, you shouldn’t accept a settlement offer or agree to a recorded statement from an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents most commonly cause unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Every year, two million people pass away in car accidents, while ten million suffer injuries.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, there were 8.3 percent more fatal traffic accidents in the United States. This happened after a three-year decline. Car accidents claimed 39,107 lives in 2019. The following year saw 42,338 fatalities.

Furthermore, 3,847 people died in car accidents in California in 2020. There were 1,587 fatalities from collisions involving multiple vehicles or 41% of all crashes. Single-vehicle accidents caused the most fatalities (59%) in traffic accidents.