[09-14-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Interstate 15

The California Highway Patrol reported that a fatality involved a driver following a serious collision involving two vehicles on northbound Interstate 15 on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:50 a.m., just after the Main Street onramp on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15.

According to a witness, the driver of the dark gray Chevrolet Malibu was speeding in and out of lanes on the northbound I-15 just before the collision.

The black Toyota Camry and the driver of the Chevrolet may have then collided, losing control and rolling over multiple times. Near Mariposa Road, the Toyota came to rest off the right shoulder.

The Chevrolet Malibu ended up in the middle of the construction zone, between the two k-rails. There was no information on the third vehicle, which may have been involved.

Firefighters provided aid to everyone hurt in the collision and discovered the Toyota’s driver had passed away there and then.

The Chevrolet Malibu’s driver sustained only minor injuries. He claimed he remained on the scene and was helpful to the CHP officers. A witness claimed that the driver had no indications of intoxication.

The CHP has not yet disclosed the crash’s cause, and the victim has not yet been identified.

The California Highway Patrol Victorville Office is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car accidents primarily cause death and serious injury in the United States. About 200,000 people are killed or injured in car accidents annually in the United States.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), once every 60 seconds, a car accident takes place. Over 3,300 people perished in car accidents in California in 2016.

According to the National Safety Council, car accidents account for 11% of all deaths annually. There were 3,898 fatalities and over 2,765,000 injuries attributed to car accidents in California in 2019. There has been a 23.5% increase in traffic-related injuries and deaths since 2013.

Road hazards include natural phenomena like potholes and debris as well as human actions like texting while driving or drinking and driving.

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