[10-08-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 15 Causes Heavy Traffic

There is a backup due to a two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 15 on Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 12:35 p.m., just after the Oak Hill Road exit.

The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the collision.

A red Honda Civic and a white Kia Forte sedan were reportedly involved in the accident.

The crash also blocked a portion of the southbound I-15 fast lane, causing a traffic backup.

There were no serious injuries reported in the crash. The circumstances leading up to the crash are still unknown.

The Inland Office of the California Highway Patrol will be investigating the collision.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents in the United States have grown into a serious issue. More than a million people die as a result of car accidents every year. Approximately 3,287 people die in traffic accidents every day. The number of people who sustain life-altering injuries or disabilities from accidents each year is estimated to range from 20 million to 50 million.

Every day, countless pedestrians and cyclists traverse the downtown area. A car accident can change the lives of everyone involved in an instant, so you should never take your eyes off the road. When compared to other states, California has a relatively high rate of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

If estimates are correct, California could be responsible for as many as 10% of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States. Car accidents in California killed 3,898 people and injured 276,823 in 2017. The number of people killed on American roads has risen by 23.5% since 2013.

There were roughly nine fatal car accidents for every 100,000 people in California in 2018. The vast majority of traffic fatalities involve vehicles in this state.

Maintain a safe driving record by making it a habit to pay close attention while driving and keeping your vehicle in good condition.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

Accident victims frequently experience feelings of disorientation and confusion. It can be confusing to figure out what comes next after submitting an insurance claim and who to contact. To put it simply, we can handle any and all aspects of your auto accident claim.

Only by holding careless drivers 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 car accidents and premises liability.

Helping people who have been hurt in accidents that weren’t their fault is our top priority. Our top priority is speeding up your recovery so you can get back to living a normal life.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have extensive experience with cases involving car collisions. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, we can help. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (888) 488-1391 to consult with one of our skilled attorneys for free.