[02-27-2021] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Head-On Collision in Hesperia

A 35-year-old woman identified as Brittany Fay Golden was killed after a deadly head-on collision in Hesperia on Saturday morning, February 27.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Mariposa Road, just south of Eucalyptus Street in Hesperia. Two unspecified vehicles collided head-on at Mariposa Road.

How the collision occurred, and the reason why it happened has not been established.

Golden, who was occupying one of the vehicles, sustained life-threatening injuries due to the collision. She was rushed to Desert Valley Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Additional details about the collision are unavailable at the moment.

The Sheriff’s Department’s Major Accident Investigation Unit is currently investigating the crash.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Head-on collisions are one of the deadliest types of car accidents. This is because the force of the collision determines the severity of injuries that victims will suffer in an auto accident. Force is higher at higher speeds, which is why speeding is a factor in many fatal collisions. A vehicle’s weight also determines the force of impact, so crashes involving large, heavy vehicles (such as a truck or bus) can also be more dangerous.

In a head-on collision, the collision force is increased by both involved vehicles’ speed and weight. There is a lot of energy generated by head-on collisions. In turn, this increased energy means that injuries are more likely to be fatal in this type of crash.

Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. Head-on collisions mainly occur when drivers are distracted or are experiencing over-fatigue.

San Bernardino County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions

Dealing with the death of a loved one after a fatal head-on collision can be quite overwhelming and stressful. The victim’s family is entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim after their loved one’s tragic death.

When filing for a wrongful death claim, the victim’s family is highly encouraged to seek an experienced attorney’s assistance.

In a wrongful death suit, the survivors sue the person responsible for an untimely death and the financial losses they caused. These losses can include funeral and burial expenses, as well as all the lost wages the victim would have earned between the time of the accident and his or her expected retirement.

If you recently lost a loved one in a head-on collision accident, you are familiar with this. You might wonder how you will ever be able to live your everyday life again. It will take time, and there are no quick fixes, but you can learn to cope and rebuild your life. One step that many families find helpful after losing a loved one in a car accident is meeting with a compassionate fatal car accident attorney.

Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.