[08-30-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Person Injured After a Deadly Head-On Crash in Spring Valley

One person was killed while another was seriously hurt after a deadly head-on collision in Spring Valley on Monday night, August 30.

The crash transpired at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Jamacha Boulevard, just east of San Diego Street in Spring Valley. A westbound 2010 Nissan Versa was traveling on Jamacha Boulevard when, for unclear reasons, the driver drifted into the opposite lanes and collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota Corolla.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Toyota Corolla driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a 1993 Honda Accord parked along Jamacha Boulevard. The Nissan driver was then ejected onto the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Toyota driver sustained major injuries in the accident and was rushed to Scripps Mercy Hospital. Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Every year, over 38,000 people are killed in car accidents on American highways. The traffic fatality rate in the United States is 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people. An additional 4.4 million people have been seriously injured and require medical attention. A head-on accident took place in this case. A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles collide directly while traveling in opposite directions. Even at low speeds, these collisions can result in serious injuries and even death.

Although head-on collisions are uncommon compared to other types of car accidents, statistics show that they are the most dangerous and lethal of all crashes. Head-on crashes represent 2 percent of accidents, but they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. Head-on collisions can be caused by drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, and sometimes even mechanical failure.

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

Head-on collisions can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, not every victim will survive a head-on collision. Surviving family members of a fatal head-on collision have the right to sue a negligent driver for wrongful death. Under California law, surviving spouses can also sue for loss of consortium.

The term “loss of consortium” refers to the emotional losses suffered due to the untimely death of a spouse. It encompasses the anguish caused by losing affection, comfort, love, and even sexual relationships. A wrongful death claim may also assist in covering the high medical bills and other expenses incurred as a result of the accident. It can also help those who have lost their income due to an injury or unexpected death.

Were you involved in a fatal head-on collision? Talk to one of our lawyers from Arash Law now. Arash Law’s attorneys are here to help you. Our firm has decades of experience and has helped clients obtain multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Our offices are now open in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. You can also reach us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.