[12-10-2021] Riverside County, CA – Student Killed, Three Others Hurt Following a Rear-End Crash in Desert Hot Springs

A 9-year-old girl was killed while three others were hurt after a deadly rear-end crash in Desert Hot Springs on Thursday evening, December 9, 2021.

The accident happened in the area of Aurora Road and Corkill Drive in Desert Hot Springs at around 4:00 p.m.

A white Cadillac rear-ends a school bus at the intersection. The Cadillac also struck four students from Julius Corsini Elementary School.

The students walked home from a bus stop when the Cadillac struck them. The vehicle also knocked down a speed limit sign in the crash.

Unfortunately, one of the students, a 9-year-old girl, was killed in the crash. The three other students were injured in the crash. Two of them sustained major injuries while one suffered minor injuries; they were all taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Cadillac driver was arrested following the accident. He was identified as 87-year-old Robert H. He was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run causing death. He is currently being held at John Benoit Detention Center.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Fatal Rear-End Crash 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 hurt in car accidents each year. In California alone, approximately 200,000 people are injured in car 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.

In this case, there was a rear-end collision. Rear-end crashes are very dangerous because they happen at very high speeds. It’s common for one car to be stopped and another to be going very fast.

Rear-end collisions make up 28% of all crashes in the United States each year, making them the most common type of accident.

Rear-end crashes are also common in California. Around 118,029 people were hurt, and 405 people were killed in rear-end collisions in 2011. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says this.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Rear-End Crash Victims

If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, you need to get in touch with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Our accident attorneys from Arash Law specialize in both personal injury and wrongful death. We help accident victims, and their families get the justice they deserve.

An experienced lawyer can help you determine how much your claim is worth. They will also fight for your rights and make sure that you get paid for both economic and non-economic damages caused by the accident.

People who have been hurt in a rear-end accident should get help from a lawyer as soon as possible to protect their rights. Take care of your immediate medical needs first, then meet with lawyers and start protecting your right to get money back from the company.

After an accident, a Riverside County Car accident lawyer from Arash Law will tell you what to say and do to protect your rights and receive maximum compensation. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with a California car accident lawyer who knows the law.