[12-10-2021] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed, Five Others Injured After a Two-Vehicle Collision in Fontana

A 55-year-old woman identified as Mariesha C. was killed while five others were injured following a deadly two-vehicle collision in Fontana on Friday night, December 10, 2021. The accident occurred at around 9:07 p.m. at Baseline Avenue and San Sevaine Road in Fontana.

A westbound blue Infiniti Q50 was traveling at high speeds on Baseline when it struck a gray Volkswagen Jetta heading north on San Sevaine.

The 55-year-old female driver of the Volkswagen sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Unfortunately, despite the life-saving measures performed by emergency personnel, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

Five people inside the Infiniti sustained moderate injuries in the crash and were all taken to an area hospital for treatment. The identities of the injured parties have not been disclosed.

The Fontana Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) is further investigating the cause of the collision.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a collision with a motor vehicle. Automobile accidents cause injury or death to almost two million people a year.

A car collision occurs in the United States every sixty seconds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California had more than 3,304 fatal car accidents in 2017. (NHTSA).

California is responsible for 11% of all U.S. car deaths. Around 3,898 people were killed, and 276,823 were injured in car accidents in California in 2017. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in people killed in car accidents.

In 2019, 16,123 people were either injured or killed in vehicle collisions in San Bernardino County, a 6% increase from the previous year and up a total of 35% since 2010. Car accidents are caused by a wide range of factors, including intoxicated driving, distracted driving, speeding, and drivers who disregard the road rules.

Fatal Collision Lawyers for Victims in San Bernardino County

It is understandable to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of a serious accident. Hiring an experienced lawyer is likely to be very important to get a good result in your case. The death of a loved one in a car accident may have made it hard for you to go back to your normal life. Take your time, and don’t give up. If you stay positive and persevere, you’ll learn how to deal with and rebuild your life in the long run.

Attorneys also know how insurance companies try to get you to pay less for your injuries. Your lawyer can help you protect yourself from insurance companies’ tactics to make sure you don’t get paid too little.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident or have lost a loved one and are looking for compensation, you might not know where to begin. It’s best to immediately consult an experienced San Bernardino accident lawyer from Arash Law.

After a car accident, you don’t want to be on the hook for medical costs and other out-of-pocket expenses. You and your family deserve the compensation you deserve, and our legal specialists will help you get it. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a San Bernardino automobile accident lawyer immediately if you or a loved one has been involved in a serious collision.