[12-06-2021] Riverside County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision in Murrieta Results in One Death

A 75-year-old man identified as Elliot U. was killed after a fatal two-vehicle crash in Murrieta on Monday evening, December 6, 2021.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Interstate 215, just north of Alamos Road in Murrieta.

A medical supply van was traveling on the No. 3 lane at 60 mph. The van driver attempted to apply the brakes as it encountered slowing traffic. Unfortunately, the vehicle ended up veering towards the right shoulder.

The medical supply van then crashed into a parked 2009 Nissan Maxima on the right shoulder. The van struck the left end of the Nissan, seriously injuring one of the passengers in the rear of the van.

One person was fatally injured in the crash and was taken to Wildomar’s Inland Valley Medical Center. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the van driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Murrieta’s Rancho Springs Medical Center for treatment. The Nissan driver was uninjured in the crash.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

In the United States, the most common cause of personal injuries is when someone is hurt in a car accident. Almost two million people are injured in car accidents each year.

A lot of these accidents happen in California. There are more than 200,000 people injured in the Golden State each year because of traffic accidents.

Riverside County is the fourth most populous area in California, with more than 2,000,000 people living there. It is also one of the most dangerous places to drive.

Motor vehicle accidents caused 2,119 injuries and deaths in Riverside, California, alone in 2017. These accidents took place on surface streets like Jurupa Ave. and Wells Ave. and highways like the 91, 215, and 60, all near the city.

These car accidents happen for various reasons, but the most common ones are when people drink and drive, aren’t paying attention, speed, or don’t follow road rules at all.

These tragedies only get worse because most of them could have been prevented. Distracted driving is the cause of about 80% of all traffic accidents.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Crashes

Car accidents make up a substantial portion of California’s personal injury and wrongful death claims. While many of these collisions have similar factors, each one has unique details and deserves to be investigated thoroughly by an accomplished auto accidents law firm to ensure the injured individual’s complete financial recovery.

The sudden death of a loved one in a fatal car accident can cause the victim’s family much pain and stress. The victim’s family has the right to file a wrongful death claim with the help of their lawyer at this time.

The liable party will have to pay for the victim’s medical bills, funeral costs, the decedent’s pain and suffering, and the loss of companionship through the wrongful death claim.

It’s important to hire a Riverside County fatal car accident lawyer from Arash Law who is well-versed in the law after a deadly accident. We will fight for your legal rights and build a solid case so that you can focus on getting better. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.