Four Injured in Three-Car Collision on Ramona Expressway

August 29, 2011

CA 79 Ramona Expressway.pngRIVERSIDE COUNTY -- In San Jacinto, four people were injured in a three-car accident on the Ramona Expressway Monday morning, the Banning-Beaumont Patch reports. Mica Solomon, 35, of Cabazon, was driving a 1993 Honda Accord and traveling east on the freeway when for unknown reasons she lost control of her vehicle, striking a bridge railing, and finally crossing the double yellow lines onto westbound traffic. Two other vehicles were also involved in this accident. A 1997 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Pricilla McGee, 56, of Moreno Valley and a 2011 Ford Fiesta driven by Christian Franco, 34, of Riverside. Both McGee and Franco were going east on the freeway when they were struck by Solomon's vehicle. According to the CHP, Solomon and McGee's passenger, Katie Dunford, 63, of Moreno Valley, suffered from major injuries. While McGee and Franco sustained moderate injuries. All individuals involved in the collision were transported to Riverside County Medical Center in Moreno Valley for further treatment.

Cause of the Accident on Ramona Expressway

With the limited information provided by news reports, it is unclear what caused the driver of the Honda Accord to lose control of her vehicle. It also remains evident, the other parties involved in the accident had no way to prevent or avoid this horrible collision. Therefore, the California Highway Patrol will keep investigating the accident, which occurred on August 29th, and determine what could have caused the collision and who is fully responsible.

Auto Accident Injury Liability

Accidents such as this one, where the cause is not clear, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek a Riverside auto accident lawyer. The skilled attorney who has the expertise in unique automobile incidents, can review the accident, and if necessary, hire an independent investigator to possibly reconstruct the collision to determine what happened and who is responsible. The competent attorney can also help the victims understand and protect their legal rights to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expense, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating car accident.

Sources: Banning-Beaumont Patch, The Press-Enterprise

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