[09-04-2022] Riverside County, CA – 42-Year-Old Man Dead, Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Cathedral City

A 42-year-old man from Dana Point was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Cathedral City, authorities Sunday, September 4, 2022.

The crash occurred before 8:00 a.m. at Date Palm Drive south of Varner Road.

Police and fire crews from Cathedral City went to the crash scene, where they found Jason P. dead.

Authorities say the accident happened when Paige drove north on Date Palm Drive and crossed over into the southbound lanes.

At the time, two cars were going south. The first car could move out of the way, but the second car, also going south, didn’t have enough time and hit the first car head-on, authorities said.

According to authorities, the other car had two people in it, and both of them were taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.

Anyone who knew something about the accident was asked to call the Cathedral City police at 760-770-0300 or Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Vehicle collisions almost always result in personal injury and wrongful death claims in California. Even though the claims may appear to have a lot in common, they each have their distinct backstory. An attorney who specializes in cases involving accidents involving vehicles in California ought to conduct exhaustive research into each of these collisions.

Estimates provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration place the number of annual car accidents in the United States between 5 and 6 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that annually three million people in the United States sustain injuries due to automobile collisions.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,304 fatalities associated with automobile accidents in California in 2017. (NHTSA).

Two-vehicle collisions are more likely to occur when drivers engage in risky behaviors such as drinking and driving, driving too fast, or driving while distracted.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

Anyone who has ever been involved in a car crash understands how quickly anxiety can take over. If a person is permanently disabled, the cost of their medical care and other expenses may soon spiral out of control.

Some victims may need to see a specialist regularly and continue seeing their primary care physician. There is a good chance that you will need medically prescribed medication in addition to assistive technology (such as a wheelchair or walker).

At Arash Law, our Tulare County accident lawyers are here to assist you if you or a family member has been injured in a motor vehicle collision. In this dispute, the insurance company representing the other driver is not on your side. The insurance company will spare no expense in pursuing your business and will use any means necessary. You must retain legal representation to ensure you receive the most favorable settlement possible.

Throughout their lengthy careers, the accident lawyers at Arash Law have gained experience in various cases. You don’t need to worry about your paperwork if you let us take care of the legal aspects of protecting your rights instead of doing it yourself. Simply calling (888) 488-1391 will put you in touch with a personal injury attorney in the state of California.