[05-20-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Dead After a Head-On Collision in the University Heights Area

A 60-year-old man was killed after a fatal head-on collision in the University Heights area on Thursday evening, May 20.

The accident happened in the 4500 block of Texas Street, near Monroe Avenue, at approximately 6:25 p.m.

A northbound Chevrolet Malibu collided head-on with a southbound MTS bus. The Chevrolet reportedly drove across the middle turn lane for unclear reasons and veered onto the opposite lanes.

The Chevrolet driver was seriously injured and was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The MTS bus driver sustained a bump to her head and was also taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

Fatal car crashes frequently occur on California’s large and congested highways. Numerous individuals are killed each year on California’s roads due to travel at high speeds and truck accidents.

In 2020, there were approximately 3,723 motor vehicle deaths in California. Thousands of people must deal with grief and sudden loss in the wake of California’s deadly accidents.

When two vehicles collide directly with each other while traveling in opposite directions, it is known as a head-on collision. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. Head-on collisions commonly occur in a traffic light, stop sign, or blind intersections and on freeways.

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

There are many potential causes of head-on collisions. Your attorney needs to determine what, exactly, caused the accident because this will determine who was at fault (“liable”) for the accident. The person responsible for the accident also has a legal obligation to compensate you for your injuries and losses.

Attorneys can also file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. 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.

A wrongful death attorney can serve as a helpful legal guide for the grieving family during this difficult time while ensuring that the guilty party will be held accountable for their alleged crime. Our attorneys from Arash Law are here to help you 24 hours a day and seven days a week – call (888) 488-1391 today.