[07-23-2022] San Diego County, CA – 1 Killed, 1 Injured in a Solo Vehicle Crash in San Pasqual

According to San Diego Police, a 34-year-old man was killed, and another was injured in a solo vehicle crash in San Diego’s San Pasqual on Friday, July 22, 2022.

According to Officer Robert Heims, the crash happened 7:15 p.m. at the 18500 block of San Pasqual Valley Road.

The authorities discovered the victim was driving eastbound in a 2009 Honda Civic and lost control of his vehicle as he attempted to negotiate a left-hand curve.

According to authorities, the Honda Civic veered off the road and collided with a large boulder. The driver died at the scene after suffering fatal injuries.

A passenger, a man in his forties, was taken to the hospital with internal injuries.

According to Heims, alcohol is thought to have played a role in the collision.

SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS

Single-vehicle accidents are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in California, but many drivers are unaware of this.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single-vehicle accidents account for 62 percent of all fatal car accidents in California (NHTSA). Drivers in California must be aware of the various factors involved due to the high number of single-vehicle accidents.

Many factors can lead to a single-vehicle collision. In a run-off-the-road collision, the driver loses control of their vehicle after speeding or making a sharp turn on a wet, slick road. Debris such as a large branch or something that fell from the back of a truck can be found on the road.

In the event of a single-car accident caused by something other than your or another driver’s fault, such as a deer running in front of your car, your comprehensive coverage plan will most likely limit your recovery.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Because of their injuries, many car accident victims cannot return to work or school. A victim’s death does not absolve a reckless driver of responsibility. Survivors of the victim may file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver who caused the victim’s death (or legal heirs).

It is painful for them to relive their losses and grief. In depositions and trials, victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers. It can take months, if not years, for a case to be resolved, which can significantly impact one’s mental health.

It is critical to hold negligent drivers accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical when negligence results in an unnecessarily high death toll. Wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally draining for bereaved families but can also bring closure. This will benefit everyone who drives in California.

Our San Diego car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for our California clients. To name a few, our clients come from San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks. Call (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation.