Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

A 42-year-old Morongo Valley woman was arrested Monday following a three car collision on Highway 62 that injured herself and three other people, the CHP reported. According to reports in the San Bernardino Sun, the suspect, Michelle Webster, was driving her Jeep Commander southbound on Big Morongo Canyon Road when she reached the intersection of Highway 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway).

Authorities believe Webster failed to yield to the right of way of a westbound 2002 Ford Focus driven by Krysta Curry, 18, of Cathedral City. The Hi-Desert Star reported that after the two vehicles collided, the Ford Focus came to rest in the eastbound lanes of the highway, where it was struck by a 2005 Toyota Corolla driven by Karen Alvarez, 31, of Yucca Valley. The Corolla subsequently struck a telephone junction box and a fence.

Webster, Curry, Alvarez and a 19-year-old passenger in the Focus were all taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs with minor to moderate injuries. The CHP stated that the air bag systems in all three of the vehicles prevented the collision from being much worse.

Cause of the Crash & Personal Injury Liability

The CHP is still investigating the cause of the crash. However, if news reports are accurate, the driver of the Jeep is at-fault for causing this collision, and is likely liable for the injuries of the driver and passenger in the Ford Focus, and the driver of the Corolla. While this accident is still under investigation, the victims hurt in this crash and their families would be well-advised to speak with a San Bernardino County personal injury attorney about their legal rights in a personal injury claim.

In addition to criminal charges for driving under the influence, the suspected drunk driver may also be liable for the injuries of the victims, including all medical expenses, lost earnings related to the accident, and emotional pain and suffering. An attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and help the victims obtain full and fair monetary compensation for their injuries.