The Southwest Riverside News Network reported two compact cars collided Sunday on Gilman Springs Road, seriously injuring four people. According to California Highway Patrol dispatchers, the accident occurred on Gilman Springs Road (CA State Route 79) at Sublette Road in the San Gorgino Pass, at 2:12 p.m.
Witnesses told investigators that one of the vehicles drifted out of its lane onto oncoming traffic and struck the other vehicle head on. One person suffered severe injuries; the other three suffered moderate injuries. The CHP kept Gilman Springs Road closed until nearly 4 p.m., while the cause of the collision was investigated.
Head-On Crash Personal Injury Liability
Head-on collisions cause very serious injuries, and can be the result of unsafe passing, or lane departures, where one motorist drifts into oncoming traffic for one reason or another. Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not clear why this July 4th Riverside County crash occurred, or who was at fault. While the accident remains under investigation, the victims of this accident would be well-advised to talk to an experienced Riverside personal injury attorney about this head-on crash and the liability issues involved. A skilled attorney can help the victims understand and protect their legal rights, and advise them of their legal options and responsibilities to pursue maximum financial compensation in a personal injury claim.
Sources: Southwest Riverside News Network
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