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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A terrible car collision in the city of San Jacinto left four people injured, The Press-Enterprise reports. The accident was reported at about 10:43 a.m. Monday, when a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on Sanderson Avenue rear-ended a 2003 Chrysler 300 that was stopped to make a left turn on Ramona Boulevard. Following the accident, the 42-year-old driver of the Chevrolet pickup was taken to a hospital for treatment of a hand injury. The occupants in the Chrysler that consisted of a 35-year-old male driver, his 29-year-old wife, and 3-year-old sustained minor to moderate injuries and were also transported to a hospital for further treatment. The names of the people involved in this car collision were not immediately available.

Cause of the Car Accident in San Jacinto

The accident on September 18th remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise and The Desert Sun, it is not clear what caused the driver of the Chevrolet to collide into the Chrysler. Police officials investigating this accident will certainly look at numerous factors that include, whether or not the driver was distracted by the use of a cell phone, eating, or changing the radio station while driving, brake failure, stuck accelerators, and/or other mechanical malfunctions.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Injuries from rear-end accidents that seem to be minor can result in serious injuries to the back, spinal cord, vertebrae and neck. Therefore, if the investigation is confirmed that the driver of the Chevrolet truck is at fault for the collision, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to knowledgeable and experienced Riverside personal injury attorney. A skilled attorney who has handled car accidents such as this one, can help the victims understand and protect their legal rights to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this car accident.

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RIVERSIDE 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.

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A 39-year-old Hemet tragically died last week when the vehicle she was driving was struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle, the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner reported in a press release. The fatal accident occurred on Monday, August 23, 2010, at about 7:00 a.m. on the Ramona Expressway, about ¾ of a mile west of Warren Avenue in San Jacinto.

The victim, Veronica Ochoa, was driving westbound on Highway 79, when, according to the CHP, an eastbound vehicle drifted into the path of her vehicle, causing a head-on collision. The 22-year-old driver of the eastbound vehicle, a resident of Yucca Valley, was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center for a possible broken foot. Ochoa was also taken to Riverside County Regional Center in Moreno Valley, where she died at 8:18 a.m.

Cause of the Highway 79 Head-on Collision

The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the Riverside County crash. If news reports in the Valley Chronicle are accurate, it appears that the driver of the eastbound vehicle may have caused the crash. It is unclear whether he was distracted or impaired, or if something malfunctioned mechanically in his vehicle that caused it to drift into oncoming traffic. The CHP will undoubtedly look at these and other factors in determining exactly what happened and why.

Potential Wrongful Death Liability

In situations such as this one, where a motorist is a victim of a fatal head-on collision that was likely not her fault, the family members of the victim may benefit from speaking to a knowledgeable California wrongful death lawyer. An attorney can help the family understand and protect their legal rights to compensation for their loss. Although no amount of money could ever undo the pain of losing a loved one unexpectedly, a wrongful death claim can hold an at-fault party financially responsible for their actions, and provide the family with money for funeral and burial expenses, the anticipated future financial income and earnings of the victim, and compensation for loss of love, care, solace and companionship. An experienced lawyer can explain the unique legal issues of a potential claim, and advise the family of their best course of action to protect their rights going forward.

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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.

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