[09-20-2021] Riverside County, CA – Rear-End Crash in Hemet Results in One Death

A 52-year-old man was killed after a deadly rear-end crash near Hemet on early Monday morning, September 20.

The fatal accident occurred on southbound Warren Road, just south of W Esplanade Avenue near Hemet, at approximately 6:42 a.m.

The 52-year-old man was reportedly heading northbound in his white Chevrolet Silverado on Warren Road. However, his vehicle veered over the double yellow line for unclear reasons and went into the opposite lane.

A southbound semi-truck attempted to swerve to avoid the collision. Unfortunately, the left front of the Silverado struck the left front of the semi. Both vehicles were driving at 55 mph at the time of the accident.

Unfortunately, the Chevrolet driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed. No arrests have been made at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of personal injury. Almost 2 million people are injured in car accidents every year. A car accident occurs every sixty seconds in the United States. The California National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were over 3,304 fatal car accidents in 2017 (NHTSA).

California accounts for 11% of all car deaths in the USA. Around 485,866 auto accidents occurred in California in 2017, causing 3,898 deaths and 276,823 wounds. Since 2013, there have been 23.5% more deaths in car accidents. A rear-end accident occurred in this case. Rear-end accidents happen in California often. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) indicated that in 2011 there were 118,029 drivers were injured, and 405 were killed in rear-end crashes.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crashes in Riverside County

Most of the time, the person driving the rear position car is liable for a rear-end accident since rear-end crashes are frequently due to vehicles following too closely, speeding, worn-out brakes or tires, or drivers not paying attention to the roadway.

Protect your legal rights as soon as possible through consultations with an experienced rear-end accident lawyer. Once your medical needs are met, it’s time to meet with lawyers and take steps to safeguard your right to proper compensation. A lawyer will tell you what to say and what to do to protect your right to compensation after an accident.

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