[06-07-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Older Woman Killed, Several Others Hurt Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Barstow

One unidentified 76-year-old woman was killed while several others were injured after a fatal two-vehicle crash in Barstow on Tuesday night, June 7, 2022.

The deadly traffic collision transpired at approximately 11:02 p.m. on Interstate 15, south of East Main Street in Barstow.

A 2003 Toyota Tundra and a 2002 Ente Entegra motorhome were involved in the collision. The Toyota reportedly drove into the path of the Ente, which caused the two vehicles to collide.

Due to the severity of the impact, both vehicles ended up on an ascending dirt embankment before coming to a rest against a concrete storage facility building.

Several people were trapped inside the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency personnel. A 76-year-od woman inside the Entre was rushed to Barstow Community Hospital. Unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

A 23-year-old man inside the Entre was sent to Loma Linda University Medical Center with significant injuries, while the remaining passengers were taken to BCH with minor injuries.

The Toyota’s driver and passenger were sent to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton with serious injuries.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Witnesses that can provide more information about the accident are asked to contact the CHP Barstow Office at 760-255-5900.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that more than 1.7 million Americans were hurt in car accidents in 2015.

A related study in 2013 found that more than 2.4 million people went to the hospital because of car accidents. This number includes almost 33,800 people who died in car accidents, the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

California has the most traffic accident fatalities than any other state in the U.S. In California, there is at least one car accident every three minutes. This means that, on average, every hour in 2017, there were 20 accidents. But since many car accidents aren’t reported to the police or insurance companies, this number may not be a true reflection of how many accidents happen.

Traffic safety is often overlooked, but it is a very important part of living in a community that makes it easy and safe to drive, ride a bike, take public transportation, or walk. Still, every year in San Bernardino County, there are thousands of people hurt in car accidents, many of which could have been avoided.

In 2019, 16,123 people were hurt or killed in car accidents in San Bernardino County, California. Most of these accidents were caused by careless or drunk drivers.

Slow down when you bend or turn on the road to lower your chances of getting into an accident. Drive with extra care on roads with a lot of traffic and intersections.

San Bernardino County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

After a traffic accident, you should contact a San Bernardino County fatal car accident attorney as soon as possible. Having an attorney on your side is preferable after a deadly traffic accident.

Arash Law’s personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have extensive experience addressing both situations. Injury victims and their families rely on us to collect the compensation to which they are entitled.

An experienced attorney can assist you in determining the value of your claim. Your rights will be protected, and you will be compensated for both economic and noneconomic losses.

Rear-end crash victims should get legal counsel as quickly as possible to safeguard their legal rights. In the first instance, see a doctor and seek emergency medical attention. You should immediately contact an attorney to aid you with your claim.

Arash Law’s San Bernardino County fatal automobile accident attorney can advise you on what to say and do after an accident to protect your rights and maximize your compensation. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with an experienced California car accident attorney.