A 17-year old driver attempting to exit Highway 18 in Rim Forest the other night lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip onto its side.
There were five passengers ranging from 14 years old to 17 years old in the vehicle - all escaped injury. However, the SUV sustained damage and had to be towed from the scene.
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused it. If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident because of someone else’s negligent actions, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will fight for your rights.
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A 22-year old Victorville man was struck the other night by, not one, but several cars.
The young man was crossing Highway 18 in Apple Valley when several vehicles heading west crashed into him, causing the highway to be closed for several hours.
According to the San Bernardino Coroner’s office, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that a second man was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. However, it is unclear if the two men were walking together.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 21956 (b), “A pedestrian may walk close to his or her right-hand edge of the roadway if a crosswalk or other means of safely crossing the roadway is not available or if existing traffic or other conditions would compromise the safety of a pedestrian attempting to cross the road.”
The sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the fatal accident. If you or a family member is injured while attempting to cross a roadway, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and accident-related expenses.
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Two vehicles collided head-on when a 29-year old man hit an oily patch of road, causing him to loses control and crash into the second vehicle driven by a 47-year old man.
According to Caltrans crews, about five miles of Highway 18 was closed for approximately five hours while they cleaned up spills along the road. They believe the oil-like substance leaked from a vehicle.
The 29-year old was taken by air to a nearby hospital and treated for his injuries; the other was treated and released.
If you are the victim of an automobile accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts for you and determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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A 48-year old Twin Peaks man died in a head-on crash the other night as a result of a 20-year old speeding on Highway 18.
The 20-year old Rancho Cucamonga man was speeding when he lost control of his truck and crossed over the divider into oncoming traffic. He hit the vehicle head-on, killing him.
Police determined that the 20-year old had alcohol in his system; however, he was not arrested pending an investigation.
If one of your family members was involved in an accident that killed him or her, you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death. Contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your loss and any expenses involved.
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California Highway Patrol reported that last week a 35-year old man, was riding his motorcycle on Highway 18 near Cody Road when he sideswiped a pickup truck turning right. Upon impact, he was ejected and hit by another pickup truck traveling in the opposite direction. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motorcyclist had three children, ages 15, 13 and 12. A memorial service was set for him. According to his mother, everyone loved him and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family, especially his three children.
California Highway Patrol is investigating this fatal accident.
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A 32-year old woman, was on the north side of Highway 18 in Crestline a few months ago when an car accident took her life. She was driving behind a truck. A truck on the south side, sideswiped the truck on the north side causing his cargo, wooden roof trusses, to fly off the truck and crash through the windshield of the woman’s car. The woman lost control of the car, hit a stone pillar and ended up in an embankment. She died at the scene.
After an investigation, it was determined that the truck on the south side crossed the double yellow line when he waved to a friend on the side of the road. He may have been driving without a wide-load permit. The driver of the truck was charged with vehicular manslaughter and is awaiting a November hearing.
My condolences go out to the family of the woman.
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A Dodge SRT vehicle crossed the center divider on Highway 18 the other day, crashing head-on into a Nissan Sentra, seriously injuring the driver, and killing a 57-year old passenger. A third vehicle, traveling about 40 feet behind the Nissan, could not stop fast enough to avoid the Nissan, according to San Bernardino Police. The driver of the third car and his wife were not injured, although their vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage.
The driver of the Dodge SRT, and his passenger, were taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
According to authorities, The driver of the Dodge SRT is either facing felony or misdemeanor manslaughter charges. It is considered felony charges if the District Attorney can prove gross negligence on his part. Authorities are certain reckless driving was involved because of excessive speed, but are not sure if street racing was involved.
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During a recent rainstorm, a 15-year old Crestline boy was critically injured while he was a passenger in a vehicle heading south.
According to San Bernardino police, the driver was driving south on Highway 18 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossing into the northbound lanes. He crashed into a vehicle driven by a woman of Running Springs.
The young boy suffered severe injuries and was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center for medical treatment.
Police believe the heavy rain and fog contributed to this accident.
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How awful for that man who was seriously injured by not one, but two cars while crossing Highway 18 recently – according to the San Bernardino Sun. One of the vehicles was driven by a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy. Both drivers stopped to help the injured pedestrian. He was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries.
The accident is under investigation. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s department is asking anyone who witnessed this accident to call them at 760-240-7400. No one knows why the individual stepped in front of the vehicles and it is believed that he may not have been in a crosswalk.
Pedestrians are required to cross the street legally and walk in designated areas, such as a crosswalk. Motorists are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who use a crosswalk. I urge the family of this man to find out where he crossed. I also hope the man did not suffer any catastrophic injuries and has a speedy recovery.
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