[08-31-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Death and Two Injuries Following a Single-Rollover Crash on Highway 62

A 31-year-old male passenger died, and a 30-year-old female and a 4-year-old boy suffered minor injuries after a single-rollover crash on Highway 62 Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022.

The accident occurred around 5:10 a.m., west on Highway 62 near Ironage Road.

According to the CHP report, the driver may have been tired because they veered to the right, drove off the road, and into an open area of desert, rolling over several times.

The 31-year-old passenger was thrown from the car because he wasn’t buckled up.

At the same time, the local authorities took the other two to Desert Regional Medical Center to treat minor injuries.

The male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is still being investigated, but it doesn’t seem like drugs or alcohol were involved.

Fatal Rollover Crash Statistics

A vehicle losing control causes a rollover accident on the road and rolls onto its side or top. A car turning over more than once is a possibility in these accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) reported 2,750 rollover accident-related fatalities in 2017. Rollovers frequently cause more fatalities than other accidents, despite not being the most common.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates rollover accidents make up about 3% of all auto accidents. On the other hand, about 35% of all fatal passenger vehicle accidents involve a rollover or tip-over.

A driver losing control of their vehicle is the most frequent reason for rollover accidents. Drivers who use their phones, fall asleep at the wheel or engage in other distractions while operating a vehicle risk losing concentration and control.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

Every year, car accidents cause millions of injuries on American roads. If you recently lost a loved one in a car accident, you might be overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

Regardless of what caused the collision, if the other driver was at fault, filing a claim and managing a potential lawsuit are typically the same. You have two years from the accident to file a personal injury claim in California, and you have three years to file a property damage claim.

Following a tragic traffic collision, it is crucial to speak with a knowledgeable San Diego County car accident attorney from Arash Law. Victims must be knowledgeable of their legal rights under the law and the compensation they are eligible for. An attorney can help you win your claim and can explain how filing a wrongful death You can file a claim to be reimbursed for your losses.

To start your free, no-obligation review of your wrongful death case, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us a message using our online contact form.