[09-15-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Driver Killed After a Rollover Crash on I-15

According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorist was killed in a rollover crash involving two automobiles on northbound Interstate 15 on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

The collision occurred at 4:50 a.m. on Interstate 15’s northbound lanes, right beyond the Main Street onramp.

The accident was reported to the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

According to a witness, the dark gray Chevrolet Malibu was rushing in and out of traffic lanes on the northbound I-15 before the crash.

The Chevrolet driver may have collided with the black Toyota Camry, causing both vehicles to lose control and roll over numerous times.

Firefighters treated everyone involved in the incident and reported that the driver of the Toyota died on the spot.

The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was just slightly injured. He reported that he remained on the scene and worked with CHP authorities.

According to witnesses, the driver did not appear to be intoxicated.

All main lanes of the freeway were closed and reopened several hours later.

Rollover Accident Statistics

Every year, rollover accidents kill around 30% of passenger automobile occupants. The proportion of rollover fatalities in light trucks is 47%, compared to 22% in passenger car occupant fatalities.

In 2019, 6,358 people were killed in rollover accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 74% of these rollovers were preceded by a pre-rollover accident, while the other 26% happened without striking anything prior.

Tire blowouts, whether from inadequately inflated tires or damaged tires, can cause rollover accidents. But usually, rollovers happen when a motorist makes a fast swerving move while driving at high speeds.

San Bernardino County Rollover Accident Lawyers

SUV rollover incidents might result in wrongful death or serious injury to survivors. Rollover crashes can result in spinal cord damage, broken legs, paralysis or head trauma, and brain trauma. This injury may necessitate lengthy and costly therapy.

You may face serious problems if you are wounded in a rollover accident. You’re facing hefty medical bills, difficulties working, and severe pain and suffering as you struggle to recover from your injuries.

To recover without difficulty, you need an expert rollover accident attorney who knows what it takes to win cases. Our San Bernardino County Rollover Accident Lawyers at Arash Law can represent you and take your case to court if necessary.

Our attorneys will look into your case and help you get the money you deserve. With competent legal counsel managing your claim, you may concentrate on your rehabilitation while they handle the rest.

To arrange for a free case examination, please email or call us at (888) 488-1391.