[11-26-2021] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Fontana

A 68-year-old man identified as Malcolm E. was killed due to a fatal two-vehicle collision in southern Fontana on Friday morning, November 26, 2021.

The fatal accident happened in the 13000 block of Jurupa Avenue in Fontana at approximately 10:19 a.m.

A pickup truck and an American Medical Response ambulance collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. The ambulance acquired major damage while the pickup truck was overturned.

The pickup truck driver and a dog were reportedly pinned inside the wreckage. Unfortunately, the pickup truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, an animal control officer was assigned to put the dog to sleep as it was severely injured in the crash.

One medical personnel riding inside the ambulance sustained moderate injuries in the mishap. They were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Fontana P.D.’s Major Accident Investigation Team is further investigating the accident. They will attempt to determine the cause and the liability in the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

People in the United States are more likely to be harmed in car accidents than any other cause. Nearly two million people are wounded in car accidents each year.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every sixty seconds. In 2017, approximately 3,304 persons were killed in car accidents in California, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

Injuries and even death can come from car accidents that occur on California’s roads daily. Many of California’s tragically deadly car accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers.

There were 3,563 deaths in car accidents in California last year, according to the state’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). California’s fatal accidents have left thousands of individuals grieving and struggling with new losses.

Thousands of people are either seriously injured or die due to car accidents in San Bernardino every year.

There were 16,123 people injured or killed in vehicle collisions in San Bernardino County in 2019, the majority of which were fatal car accidents resulting from careless or drunk drivers.

San Bernardino Accident Lawyers for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions

An automobile accident can happen for a variety of reasons. The negligence or irresponsibility of another driver is a common cause of these collisions. If you or a loved one has been killed in an automobile accident, you may need the assistance of an experienced attorney.

An automobile accident can happen to anyone. Most of the time, they’re driving safely and adhering to traffic laws. Wrongful death lawyers can help you understand your options after a car accident in which your loved one died because of someone else’s carelessness.

Please get in touch with our office immediately if you or someone you love has been killed due to the carelessness of another driver, such as a drunk driver, a distracted driver, a speeder, or a reckless driver.

If you or a loved one has been in a serious collision, then you should get in touch with a San Bernardino car accident lawyer from Arash Law today by calling (888) 488-1391 for a FREE CONSULTATION.