[08-15-2022] Riverside County, CA – Fatal Single Vehicle Collision Results in One Dead on Interstate 10

According to the authorities, a single-vehicle crash killed at least one person on Interstate 10 Monday, August 15, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 10:00 a.m. at the crash site off Interstate 10 at E. Ramsey Street.

According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Bureau, the victim Justine V., 40, of Desert Hot Springs died at 10:09 a.m.

Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department are still looking into what caused the collision as part of their investigation.

There is no other information that can be provided at this time.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Many motorists are unaware that collisions involving a single vehicle are among the most hazardous types of automobile accidents in the state of California.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), single-vehicle accidents account for 62% of all fatal car accidents in California. [Citation needed] (NHTSA). Drivers in the state of California are responsible for being aware of the myriad of factors that contribute to the state’s high rate of accidents involving a single vehicle.

There are a variety of factors that might contribute to a collision involving a single vehicle. When a driver loses control of their car due to speeding or making sharp turns on a wet and slippery road, this type of accident is known as a run-off-the-road collision. You might come across debris on the road, such as a large branch or something that toppled off the back of a truck.

In the event of a single-car accident caused by something that isn’t your fault or the fault of another driver, such as a deer jumping in front of your vehicle, the amount of money you can recover from your comprehensive coverage plan is likely to be restricted.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

Many car accident victims cannot resume their jobs or studies due to their injuries. A reckless driver’s guilt is still on them even if a victim dies. Victim’s heirs have the right to sue the driver who was careless and killed the victim for wrongful death (or legal heirs).

Experiencing their losses and grief again hurts them. In depositions and courtroom proceedings, victims must speak in front of strangers about their losses. One’s mental health may be negatively impacted by the time it takes for a case to be resolved, sometimes even years.

If a driver causes an accident, it is imperative to hold them accountable. When negligence causes a disproportionately high death toll, accountability is essential. Wrongful death lawsuits can be emotionally taxing for grieving families, but they can also bring them closure. Every driver in California will profit from this.

Our Riverside County auto accident attorneys have decades of combined experience and have obtained more than $750 million for clients throughout California. San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few, are just a few of the cities where our clients come from. Dial (888) 488-1391 to arrange for a free consultation.