[06-08-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 42-Year-Old Man Killed, Another Injured, in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Rialto

A 42-year-old driver identified as Daniel M., possibly fleeing the scene of a traffic collision in Rialto, died after running a red light and causing a second crash that injured one other person on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

The crash occurred at 3:11 p.m. at Riverside Avenue and Country Club Drive.

According to a news release from Rialto police, Montano was driving a red Toyota Tacoma that ran a red light at Riverside Avenue.

The truck collided with another vehicle and overturned.

According to police, Montano and the woman driving the other vehicle were both alone at the time of the collision.

She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The pickup’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, Montano was fleeing from another accident that occurred minutes before he ran a red light.

According to evidence found at the scene, he may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time.

The Rialto police are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, a motor vehicle collision is the leading cause of death and serious injury. Every year, around 200,000 people suffer injuries as a result of car accidents.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. More than 3,300 people lost their lives in car accidents in California last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to the National Safety Council, 11 percent of all deaths are attributed to automobile accidents. A total of 3,898 people were killed, and over 2,765,000 were injured as a result of traffic collisions in the state of California in 2019. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has increased by 23.5%.

Potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error, such as texting while driving or driving while intoxicated, can all cause accidents on the road.

San Bernardino County Car Accident Lawyers

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Life-saving consequences can be achieved by imposing harsher penalties on dangerous drivers. Arash Law’s accident attorneys are skilled in handling a wide range of car and truck collisions, as well as slip-and-fall cases.

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Our San Bernardino County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience and can help you get the compensation you deserve. Those who have been hurt in car accidents can turn to us for help. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.