[09-17-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Man Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash After Getting into Argument in Helendale

A man was struck by a 48-year-old man with his F150 truck on purpose after getting into an argument in Helendale on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

It occurred around 11:14 a.m. in Helendale, close to Buckthorn Trail and Rodeo Road.

According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect, Ryan B., went to the home of his ex-girlfriend, where an argument took place. He walked out of her house and turned north on Rodeo Road.

According to a news release, Bomgaars observed the current boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend traveling in his direction.

Bomgaars attempted to hit the victim’s car head-on by swerving into oncoming traffic. The victim veered off the road and hurriedly got out of the car. Bomgaars rear-ended his Ford F150 pickup truck, hitting the victim and their vehicle.

Before deputies arrived, Bomgaars fled the scene, leaving the injured victim lying in the road. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, but there was no update on his health.
According to authorities, Bomgaars was apprehended shortly after being found at a friend’s home in Helendale.

Bomgaars is currently being held at the High Desert Detention Center in lieu of a $1,000,000.00 bail.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents in the United States have risen to epidemic proportions in the last few decades.

Every year, more than a million people are killed in automobile accidents. Approximately 3,287 people die each day from traffic accidents. The number of people who sustain life-altering or disabling injuries in accidents each year ranges between 20 and 50 million.

Every day, a huge number of pedestrians and cyclists traverse downtown. Keeping your eyes on the road is crucial because a car accident can alter the lives of everyone involved in an instant.

When compared to other states, California has a comparatively high rate of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

Estimates place the number of traffic-related deaths in California at 10% of the national total. There were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries due to traffic accidents in California in 2017. The number of Americans killed on our nation’s roadways has risen by 23.5% since 2013.
In 2018, there were about nine fatal car accidents for every one hundred thousand residents of California. Most crash victims are riding in vehicles with defective safety features.
Don’t let your record of safe driving slip by not paying attention or not taking care of your vehicle.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, it’s normal to feel dazed and confused. It’s not always clear what to do after submitting an insurance claim or who to contact for more information. We are fully equipped to handle any claim arising from a motor vehicle collision.

Only by holding careless motorists accountable can we hope to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads. Arash Law represents clients in a wide variety of cases, including those involving automobile accidents and premises liability.

Helping people who have suffered injuries due to no fault of their own is our top priority. Our top priority is to have you back on your feet as soon as possible.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have extensive experience in cases involving motor vehicle collisions. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, we can help. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with our legal team.