[12-11-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in I-15 Kills One and Injures Another

One person was killed while another was hospitalized in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision in Mountain Pass, San Bernardino County, near Stateline on Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene along with San Bernardino County Fire and Clark County Fire, the crash occurred around 3:10 p.m. on northbound Interstate 15, two miles from Nipton Road.

A white Jeep Wrangler and an unidentified sedan were involved, and the road was most likely wet when the crash happened. The driver and passenger of the Jeep were both thrown from their car and into the traffic lanes.

Two medical helicopters were requested, but only one was able to arrive due to weather conditions. One of the victims was taken by Mercy Air #7 to Las Vegas University Medical Center and the other was transported via ambulance to a nearby trauma center. Both victims were in critical condition, and the driver died from his injuries.

No other information was released as the investigation by the CHP Barstow Office into the crash continued.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

There is a car accident that kills one person or seriously injures another in the United States every minute. About 2 million children and young adults (0-24) die, and another 10 million are harmed every year.

It has been estimated that by the year 2050, California will see an average of 10,000 traffic-related deaths annually.

From 2014 to 2015, there was a 23.5% rise in the number of fatal car accidents in the state. Statistics suggest that there were 3,898 people killed and 276,823 injured in traffic-related incidents in 2017. During that year, nine persons per one hundred thousand who used public transit were slain.

The fact remains that accidents still happen no matter how cautious a driver is. To prevent such a situation from occurring, you should keep a sharp eye out, drive safely, and maintain your vehicle.

Car Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

The victim must be awarded monetary damages for their suffering. If you or a loved one were hurt in an automobile accident in California, you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for your losses regardless of blame.

It’s in your best advantage to speak with a lawyer without delay if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a car accident in California. You can let us handle communication with the insurer on your behalf.

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