[12-26-2021] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Auto Accident in San Jacinto

A 55-year-old man identified as Kevin Tobin was killed after a deadly auto accident in San Jacinto on Sunday night, December 26, 2021.

The accident occurred at approximately 9:37 p.m. at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Sanderson Avenue in San Jacinto.

Two vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

One person was killed in the accident. He was the sole occupant in his vehicle. Meanwhile, the driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call Deputy Leal at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station at 951-654-2702 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

According to the government, there is an automobile collision somewhere in the country every sixty seconds. This is hardly surprising, given the large number of vehicles that use the nation’s roads each day.

As more and more people drive on the same roads, congestion, gridlock, and (most importantly) car accidents — both fatal and severe – are inevitable.

In recent years, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has climbed drastically. Thirty-eight thousand persons were killed in car accidents in the United States in 2019, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

The number of people killed in car accidents has risen dramatically in California as well. As of 2018, there were 3,563 fatalities from car accidents in California, according to the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). In the wake of California’s fatal accidents, thousands of individuals must cope with grief and untimely loss.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Accidents

While it is understandable to feel overwhelmed after a serious accident, hiring a good lawyer is likely to be very important to get a good result in your case.

The death of a family member 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 will learn how to deal with and rebuild your own life.

The liable party or the insurance company will pay the victim’s medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship when they file a wrongful death claim.

Our Riverside auto accident lawyers are here to answer your questions at Arash Law. If we review your case and think you need an attorney, we’ll tell you why. If we don’t think you need an attorney, we’ll let you know that too. Either way, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about moving forward after an injury accident.