Lunchtime traffic on the westbound 210 freeway in Highland was worse than usual this week. A pickup truck pulling a trailer crashed and went off the right shoulder, landing on the embankment nearby.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck was carrying hydrofluoric acid; it spilled all over the freeway, causing it to be closed for several hours. Hazmat crews worked throughout the afternoon to clean up the spill and reopen the freeway. The Centers for Disease Control stated that hydrofluoric acid is highly toxic – even through inhalation exposure.
CHP officials are investigating to determine why the driver lost control and crashed his vehicle. He was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated.
The driver is lucky that no one else was injured. However, if you are injured because of another person’s actions, contact a skilled San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will seek compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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A man, who stole a truck the other day, and was seen on the 210 Freeway in downtown San Bernardino, is wanted by police.
The owner of the truck saw the suspect driving away in his truck, followed him in another vehicle and called 911 to report it. Police caught up with him at one time, but lost him at the transition of the 210 and 215 freeways. Police stopped the pursuit when the driver entered the freeway going the wrong way. Shortly after this happened, he collided and killed a 47-year old Riverside motorcyclist and then fled the scene on foot.
When caught, he will face charges of auto theft and gross vehicular manslaughter or murder charges.
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A few months ago, a terrible accident occurred on the corner of Del Rosa Avenue and Date Place. The intersection has three gas stations and is close to the 210 Freeway entrance. A driver ran into a motorcyclist, which caused the motorcyclist to fly about 50 feet into the air and broke his leg. The San Bernardino Police Department, after collecting accident data for over five years, determined that this intersection is the most dangerous in the city.
The Police Department received a grant from The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program to fix this problem. New radar equipment and special patrol operations should now be able to catch red-light violators and other traffic offenders, including speeders. The causes for these accidents include illegal turns, speeding and right-of-way violations. Right turns are not allowed from Date to Del Rosa on a red light. However, many drivers ignore the signs. The Police pull over many drivers every day for violations.
I hope anyone involved in a serious auto accident knows to contact an experienced Car Accident Attorney.
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