[10-16-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hesperia

Two drivers were killed in a collision on Sunday night in Hesperia at the intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Sequoia Street on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:24 p.m. at the intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Sequoia Street.

A 2010 Subaru Outback driven by a 43-year-old Hesperia resident and a 2021 Honda CBR motorcycle driven by a 22-year-old Hesperia resident collided.

According to deputies from the sheriff’s office, the Subaru was traveling south on Cottonwood when the motorcycle traveling west on Sequoia failed to stop at the stop sign.

A 71-year-old female Subaru passenger was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for what authorities described as minor injuries while both drivers were fatally injured.

Witnesses claim that the rider was thrown off the bike and landed in the back seat of the car he hit. Near the southwest corner, the bike came to a stop.

The investigation was taken over by investigators from the Hesperia Station Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT).

According to a sheriff’s news release, the collision is still under investigation whether or not drugs and/or alcohol were a factor in this crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents in the United States have become a major problem in recent decades. Each year, traffic accidents account for more than a million deaths worldwide. There were 16,123 people who had been injured or lost their lives in vehicle-related incidents in San Bernardino County alone in 2019.

About 3,287 people are killed in car accidents every day. Every year, between 20 and 50 million people suffer injuries at work or in their daily lives that are so severe that they prevent them from returning to their previous occupations.

Massive crowds of people use pedestrian and bicycle transportation to get around the city every day. Accidents can have devastating effects on everyone involved, making it imperative for drivers to pay attention. California has a higher rate of traffic fatalities and severe injuries than the national average.

California accounts for roughly 10% of all traffic-related fatalities in the US. There were 3,898 fatalities and 276,823 injuries related to traffic accidents in California in 2017. Since 2013, the number of Americans killed in traffic accidents has risen by 23.5%.

There were roughly nine fatal car accidents for every 100,000 people living in California in 2018. Passengers in vehicles with broken safety features account for the vast majority of traffic fatalities and injuries.

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

After a car accident, it’s normal to feel confused. After submitting an insurance claim, it is not always clear what to do next or who to contact for clarification. When it comes to auto accident claims, we have everything you need to be covered.

Only by holding careless motorists accountable will we be able to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads. Arash Law represents clients in a variety of legal matters, including those involving car accidents and claims for premises liability.

Helping those who have been hurt through no fault of their own is our top priority. Our top priority is getting you back up and running as soon as possible.

Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have handled countless cases involving car accidents and have successfully won cases and compensation for clients. You don’t have to go through this alone if a car accident has left you injured. Please call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a legal case evaluation with our legal staff.