[08-17-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Killed One, Other Critically Injured

According to the authorities, one person was killed and several others were critically injured after a multi-vehicle head-on crash in Apple Valley on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

The crash occurred at 12:46 pm, near the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Tujunga Drive.

In the collision, three vehicles—a 2017 Subaru Forester, a four-door Mazda sedan, and Robertson’s double-trailer powder hauler—were involved.

A total of four patients—two immediate, two delayed, and one deceased—were present when Apple Valley Fire Protection District firefighters arrived on the scene. They reported that the semi-truck driver was trapped and requested two airships.

The semi driver had to be freed from the vehicle, according to Battalion Chief Anthony Mejia, and it took about 45 minutes. He was then flown in stable condition to Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury. There are nearly two million car accidents in the United States every year that cause death or injury.

About one car accident occurs every 60 seconds in the United States. More than 3,300 people were killed in California car accidents last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The National Safety Council estimates that 11% of all deaths are caused by traffic accidents. Health and Human Services reports that 3,898 people were killed in traffic accidents in California last year. A 23.5% increase in the number of people injured in car accidents has been recorded since 2013.

Poor lighting, potholes, and debris can all lead to human-caused car accidents.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

An accident can leave you feeling disoriented and a bit dazed. What did you do to survive such a terrible situation? It’s an inspiration to see you. Insurance claims can leave you wondering where to begin or who to contact. In a timely manner, Arash Law’s car accident attorneys will handle your claim.

It is possible to fine drivers who drive carelessly harsher, saving lives. The attorneys at Arash Law handle all types of car accidents, including collisions with cars and trucks, trip and fall accidents, and other types of accidents.

Victims who have been injured deserve to be held accountable for the harm done and to receive the monetary compensation they deserve.

Arash Law’s San Bernardino County car accident lawyers have decades of combined experience. If you have been injured by a motorist, you can turn to our firm for assistance. Get a free consultation with a lawyer by calling (888) 488-1391.