SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - The Desert Dispatch reported a 22-year-old Las Vegas man tragically died Sunday morning following a solo-vehicle car accident near Essex, CA According to reports by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department, the crash was reported at 6:57 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-40, about ½ mile west of mile marker 95, and involved a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. The 22-year-old driver of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger was airlifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
The cause of the July 31st Mojave Desert car accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Based on information provided in news reports, it is unclear what happened to cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Hopefully, the investigation by law enforcement will reveal exactly what happened and why.
Solo-vehicle accidents are often blamed on driver actions, such as speeding, falling asleep at the wheel, being distracted by a cell phone, or driving under the influence. However, some accidents are not preventable by the driver, and may be the result of a dangerous road condition, or defect in the vehicle itself. In such situations, the negligent party may be financially liable for the injuries or deaths that result from a collision.
Following any accident where responsibility is unclear, victims or their families are well-advised to speak with an experienced accident attorney. To learn more about your rights following a car accident, contact Estey Bomberger for a free consultation.
Sources: Desert Dispatch, Press-Enterprise
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