[12-12-2021] San Bernardino County, CA – Two People Killed After a Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash at Rialto and Dallas Avenues

Two people were killed following a deadly two-vehicle collision at an intersection in San Bernardino on early Sunday morning, December 12, 2021. The accident occurred at the intersection of Rialto Avenue and Dallas Avenue at approximately 2:11 a.m.

A westbound 1997 Mercedes Benz was traveling at high speeds on Rialto Avenue when the driver lost control for unclear reasons. He then crossed the double yellow lines and veered into the opposite lanes.

The Mercedes then drove directly into the path of an eastbound 2006 Honda Civic driven by a 64-year-old man. Due to the severity of the impact, the Mercedes was split in half, and the driver was ejected from his vehicle.

Both the Mercedes driver and the Honda driver were killed in the collision. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The identites of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Drugs and alcohol were considered factors in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give additional information about the accident are urged to call Detective Dan Acosta or Sergeant Jeff Harvey at (909) 384-5792.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidents involving cars are the most common reason people get hurt in the United States. The number of people who get injured in car accidents each year is close to two million.

People in the United States have a car accident about once a minute. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that more than 3,304 people died when their cars crashed in California in 2017.

According to the National Safety Council, 11 percent of all deaths in the United States are caused by car accidents. This is a lot. In California, 3,898 people died, and 276,823 were hurt in car accidents last year. More than 23.5 percent more people have been killed in car accidents since 2013.

Car accidents happen for various reasons, but the most common ones are caused by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who speed, and people who don’t follow road rules at all.

Fatal Collision Lawyers for Victims in San Bernardino County

A variety of factors can cause a car accident. 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 victims normally adhere to traffic laws and wear their seat belts for their own protection. Your loved one’s death due to someone else’s carelessness may necessitate the assistance of an experienced car accident lawyer.

Meeting with a San Bernardino fatal collision attorney from Arash Law is one step many families find beneficial after losing a loved one in a car accident. To arrange a no-obligation consultation, please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via e-mail.