Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

A 20-year-old Loma Linda woman died early Monday morning in an intersection crash in the city of Highland, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported. The victim, Rachel Bradshaw, was a passenger in a Mazda RX-7 that struck a light pole at the corner of Boulder Avenue and Greenspot Road in San Bernardino County. The male driver of the car, Michael Crispin, 20 was taken to a hospital with critical injuries.

Based upon unknown evidence found during the investigation into the cause of the crash, the March 29th accident is now under investigation by homicide detectives. According to the San Bernardino Sun, deputies turned up evidence that led them to turn the case over to homicide detectives. The nature of the evidence was not specified, and further details were not available.

Our condolences go out to the family of Rachel Bradshaw and her close friends as they are grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of this young woman. Please keep her family in your prayers.

While this accident remains under investigation, Rachel Bradshaw's family would likely benefit from consulting with an experienced San Bernardino wrongful death attorney who will monitor the investigation and make sure the family's legal rights are protected. In cases where negligence, carelessness or intentional willful conduct is involved, the family of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, loss of companionship and other damages. Damages may be available regardless of whether the driver is criminally charged.