A three-vehicle crash reported yesterday in the Inland Empire has left one driver dead. According to the Press Enterprise, the collision occurred along a busy desert highway west of Adelanto. Citing officials with the San Bernardino County Coroner's office, the Enterprise reported a 26-year-old Hesperia man, Daniel Crihfield, died at the scene of the accident. He apparently was driving eastbound and was attempting to pass a pickup truck in the process of making a left turn when the accident occurred. The impact with the left-turning vehicle caused Crihfield's Ford Ranger to rotate sideways and cross into opposing lanes of traffic where it was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the westbound lane of Highway 18.
See the Press Enterprise story HERE.
From the Enterprise story, it would appear Crihfield may have caused this tragic accident by traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. When approaching a left-turning (presumably slow moving) vehicle, a driver should be traveling at a speed that will allow for a sudden stop. As experienced drivers know, when a vehicle commences a left turn there is at least some chance the turn will not be completed in one motion. In other words. the drivers behind may have to wait for opposing traffic to pass just as the left-turning driver. As with any other type of rearend accident, driver inattention may well have played a role in the happening of this accident, although a final determination will require further investigation.
Compensation for the victims of negligent drivers should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver negligently or intentionally causes a serious injury accident, they should be held civilly responsible. An Orange County personal injury attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. The first step in recovering compensation for the victim is to seek appropriate representation. Mr. Ralph has 20 years years of experience handling personal injury and automobile accident cases, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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- Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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