The San Bernardino County coroner's office has identified the victim of a dune buggy crash in Pinion Hills as Patrick Dodgin, 60, of Jupiter, Florida. Dodgin crashed the sand rail on Sacramento Road, near the intersection of Wintergreen Road, at about 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2009. According to the San Bernardino County Coroner's press release, Dodgin was ejected from the sand rail when the vehicle became airborne and struck a dirt embankment. Dodgin died of his injuries at the scene.
Please keep the family of Patrick Dodgin in your prayers. Our condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved him. Losing a loved one unexpectedly in an accident such as this one is undoubtedly devastating.
The cause of this fatal dune buggy accident in San Bernardino County is currently under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Although many people assume that dune buggy crashes are caused by careless or reckless driving, this is not necessarily the case. Sand rail accidents can be the result of defective design or negligent manufacturing, or improper vehicle maintenance. While this accident is still being investigated, the family would be well advised to consult with a California personal injury attorney who will have the vehicle inspected to see what caused this fatal accident.
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