[10-10-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Several People Suffered Injuries in a Supermarket Following a Vehicle Crash in Rialto

According to the local news, eight people suffered injuries after a vehicle crash involving a pickup driven by a 74-year-old woman who crashed into Stater Brothers Supermarket in Rialto on Monday, October 10, 2022.

The mishap transpired around 9:45 a.m. in the 100 block of East Baseline Road.

The driver attempted to park in a handicapped space but failed to put her Toyota Tundra into the park. She mistakenly pressed the brake instead of the gas pedal.

In the end, the truck entered the store about 30 feet deep, striking several cash registers.

Five people reported pain, while two had broken bones. Additionally, the driver was taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The victims have not been identified.

According to police, the crash was an accident, and no one will be arrested.

The store was closed while it was being cleaned.

Police tape was covering the store entrance in the video taken over the crash scene by Sky5 as emergency personnel entered and exited the building.

Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of automobile accidents in the United States has dramatically increased. Nearly 1.25 million people lose their lives in tragic auto accidents each year.

Every single day, 3,287 people lose their lives in auto accidents. An additional 20 to 50 million people have disabilities or injuries.

About one in ten fatal car accidents occurs in California. In 2017, 3,898 people died, and 276,823 people were injured in the 485,866 car accidents in California 2017. Car accident fatalities in California have risen by 23.5 percent since 2013 when they were the same.

Poor road conditions, drunk or distracted drivers, a lack of adequate street lighting, or even the weather can all contribute to traffic accidents.

You can prevent accidents by maintaining your car correctly, learning safe driving practices, and paying attention to the road.

San Bernardino County Car Accidents Lawyers

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Many minor auto accidents don’t require the assistance of a lawyer. Come for a free consultation at Arash Law, even if you don’t need a car accident attorney.

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There are many ways your insurance provider could violate the law if they choose to. Call a lawyer as soon as possible after a car accident in California. Arrange a free consultation with Arash Law. Dial us at (888) 488-1391.