[08-23-2022] San Bernardino County, CA -1 Killed, 2 Airlifted after Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 15

According to authorities, one person was killed, and two others were flown to a trauma center after a multi-vehicle collision on northbound Interstate15 between Yermo and Baker on Tuesday, August 24, 2022.

According to the San Bernardino County firefighters and California Highway Patrol officers, the collision was reported around 12:06 p.m. near Afton Road.

A 2021 Ford F-350 pickup truck with a 22-foot gooseneck trailer loaded with chalkboards, a 2020 Freightliner cargo truck loaded with frozen food, a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck, and a 2017 semi-trailer were among the vehicles involved.

His passengers included a 52-year-old Sun Valley man and a 24-year-old Lancaster man.

The driver failed to slow down or take evasive action as the Freightliner approached slower and stopped traffic.

The front of the Freightliner collided with the rear of the Ford, propelling it forward. The Ford and trailer then lunged forward and collided with the Dodge Ram’s rear bumper.

The semi-trailer then slammed into the back of the stopped and disabled Freightliner.

The driver and two passengers in the Freightliner were trapped and needed to be extricated. The driver of the Freightliner was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.

The Freightliner passengers were seriously injured and were flown by air ambulance to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas.

The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and was airlifted to Barstow Community Hospital.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Division has not released the identity of the deceased.

Traffic was backed up for nearly 12 miles on the way to Baker, Primm, and Las Vegas.

Alcohol or drugs are not thought to have played a role in this crash, which the California Highway Patrol Barstow Office is investigating.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call the CHP at 760-255-5900.

MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

A multi-vehicle accident is a car accident that involves more than one vehicle. This type of traffic accident is known as a “pile-up,” especially when six or more cars are involved.

According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, over 13,000 people were killed in multi-vehicle accidents involving passenger vehicles, accounting for more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents yearly.

These types of accidents frequently occur on highways where hundreds of cars are driving at high speeds next to each other. This makes it difficult for many drivers approaching an accident to stop at a safe distance, potentially causing them to collide with other vehicles.

Most multi-car accidents occur when visibility on the road is impaired by fog, rain, or snow. Drivers must be extra cautious and aware of these conditions. Even so, some drivers are unaware of how hazardous the roads are.

When more than one car is involved in an accident, drivers frequently don’t have much time to decide what to do in order to avoid colliding with the cars in front of them. Most panicked drivers hit the brakes too late, swerve into oncoming traffic, and skid.

Cars may swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid a collision, but this can set off a terrible chain reaction that leads to a larger pile-up. It’s no surprise that a multi-car accident is one of the most dangerous things that can happen on the road.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION LAWYERS

When more than three cars are involved in an accident, determining who is at fault can be more difficult than when only one to three cars are involved. Even insurance companies are unable to determine who is at fault or what caused the accident in a timely manner. This is why there are so many court cases. The court can learn more about the case, reach an equitable decision, and determine the appropriate amount of compensation.

Multi-car accidents, like any other traffic accident, necessitate evidence. Whether or not there is a death, the person with the best evidence list usually wins and receives the most money. The main evidence examined fell into the category of negligence and can be classified as either contributory or comparative.

Working with an experienced and proactive legal team in the aftermath of an accident can improve your ability to recover significantly. Arash Law’s San Bernardino County multi-vehicle collision attorneys can help you protect your rights and interests. Our attorneys are committed to assisting clients in obtaining the justice they deserve after suffering emotional, physical, and financial harm as a result of the negligence of another person.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident and believe a negligent driver was to blame, call (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a free consultation.