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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - One person was killed and another injured following a tragic car accident in Apple Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Sun, the driver of a Ford F-150 was driving the wrong way along the 15000 block of Apple Valley Road when it then struck a Toyota Highlander head-on. The fatal incident was reported Sunday afternoon around 2:40 p.m.

After the collision, the driver of the Ford, Brian Sweet, was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center with unspecified injuries. The driver of the Toyota, whose identity was not released, was reported to have died at the scene.

Cause of the Apple Valley Car Crash

It is unclear why the Ford F-150 driver was driving on the opposite side of the road and into oncoming traffic. It is also not evident whether he tried to prevent or avoid the collision. Hopefully, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department can determine what happened and whether distracted driving, negligence, vehicle malfunctions, or road conditions played a factor in the crash.

Apple Valley Head-On Car Accident Liability

Head-on car collisions such as this one on April 15th can be devastating and heartbreaking. Major injuries and death are usually the outcomes of these types of accidents. Therefore, following a fatal incident like this one, the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to speak to a compassionate and caring Apple Valley accident attorney. An experienced lawyer who has handled numerous wrongful death claims, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights, and decide the best option in recovering compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, support, and companionship.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- According to the Victorville Daily Press, a 75-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman are recovering at a hospital from their injuries they sustained in a head-on car accident. The terrible incident was reported at about 6:30 p.m. Friday in Apple Valley.

Authorities investigating the crash indicated the male driver was going south on Central Road when for unknown reasons he drifted into the female driver's path. The man and woman, whose names were not released, were both airlifted to trauma centers with serious injuries. The man sustained a broken neck and the woman suffered a possible broken leg.

Apple Valley Auto Accident Personal Injury Liability

Based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press, it is not immediately evident what caused the driver to veer onto the opposite side of the road and into oncoming traffic. Therefore, while the investigating of this February 24th accident remains ongoing, it is well-advised for the victim or family members of the victim to seek a Apple Valley personal injury lawyer.

Free consultation with an experienced attorney at Estey Bomberger about the victim's legal rights is strongly advised, as a lawyer can help protect those rights to recover the compensation the victim deserves for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this horrific head-on car accident.

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APPLE VALLEY - A 22-year-old Victorville man tragically died Sunday night after he was struck by several vehicles on Highway 18 in Apple Valley, the Victorville Daily Press reported. The fatal pedestrian accident was reported in the westbound lanes of Highway 18 near Bass Hill Road at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012. According to news accounts, Devance Jerome Coleman was struck by several passing vehicles and died at the scene of the crash. A second man was reportedly injured and taken to a local hospital. It was unclear if the injured man had been walking with Coleman or if he was an occupant of one of the vehicles that struck Coleman.

Cause of the Apple Valley Pedestrian Accident

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the cause of the fatal pedestrian accident. Based on the very limited information provided in the Victorville Daily Press, the cause of the accident is unclear.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal pedestrian accident such as this Highway 18 crash, the family members of the victim of this accident would be well-advised to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced Apple valley personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced wrongful death attorney can review the accident investigation report and advise the victim's family of their legal rights and best course of action should they decide to pursue a wrongful death claim against any of the drivers involved in this fatal collision.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 35-year-old pedestrian man was struck by an oncoming vehicle in Apple Valley, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident occurred at about 11:12 p.m. Thursday along Highway 18 east of Apply Valley Road. According to the San Bernardino County sheriff's officials, 70-year-old Floyd Keeth was traveling west on the highway when he failed to see the dark-clothed pedestrian walking on the road. The pedestrian, Clifford Richardson, was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center and then was airlifted to a trauma unit for further treatment.

Cause of the Apple Valley Pedestrian Accident

The accident on December 1st remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear why the man was walking along the highway and whether the driver of the vehicle could have prevented or avoided the collision. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

In unique and complex pedestrian accidents such as this one, the injured victim or the family of the victim would be well-advised to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorney. Discussing your legal rights in a personal injury claim with a lawyer is vital in obtaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries, including, lost earnings, disfigurement, pain and suffering, or other damages related to this devastating accident. So call Estey Bomberger for a free case evaluation at (213)785-6828.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 33-year-old Lawndale man who survived a solo-vehicle collision on Interstate 15 was subsequently struck and killed by another vehicle, the Press-Enterprise reported. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner, the victim, Ariel Travieso, was northbound on I-15, about two miles north of Dale Evans Parkway, when his vehicle struck black ice and he lost control and struck the center divider. Travieso reportedly got out of his vehicle and was subsequently struck by another vehicle on I-15. He was rushed to St. Mary's Medical Center in Apple Valley, where he died at 9:35 p.m.

Cause of the Interstate 15 Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. It is likely that the ice in the road played a role in this crash, and that Travieso as well as the driver of the vehicle that ultimately struck him, were unaware of the present of the highly transparent thin layer of ice covering the road. It is unclear where in the roadway Travieso was when the other vehicle struck him. Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear what exactly happened. Hopefully, the investigation by the CHP will reveal exactly what happened, and why.

Interstate 15 Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If the driver of the other vehicle was driving negligently, e.g., not paying attention, speeding, driving under the influence, or falling asleep at the wheel, the driver could be responsible for the death of Travieso. In addition to criminal charges for negligent driving, the victim could also be civilly liable for the wrongful death of the victim. While this accident remains under investigation, the family members of the deceased victim may consider speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable California wrongful death attorney. A lawyer who has represented numerous victims of Interstate 15 accidents can advise the family of their legal rights following this crash, and their best course of action to protect them. If the other driver was responsible, the family may be entitled to recover damages for final medical care, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits the decedent would have earned over his lifetime, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

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The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of 17-year-old Deanae Weatherall, of Mira Loma, in a pedestrian accident Sunday evening (12-21-2009) on Highway 18 in Apple Valley. Weatherall had been walking with friends on the westbound side of the Happy Trails Hwy when she was struck by a Chevy Astro van at about 6:05 p.m. The accident occurred near Mana Road. She was taken by ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center where she died at about 8:30 p.m.

The driver of the Astro van, a 28-year-old woman, remained at the scene. Sheriff's officials did not believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The cause of the fatal Apple Valley pedestrian accident is under investigation. Based on the facts reported in the San Bernardino Sun and by the San Bernardino County Coroner's press release, it is not clear who is at fault for this accident.

Please keep the family of Deanae Weatherall in your prayers. The sudden loss of this young woman is surely heartbreaking. In types of cases like this, it is in the best interests of the family to discuss the situation with an experienced San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorney, who will independently investigate the accident and hold the negligent parties liable. In this case, the accident could possibly be caused by a negligent driver, or even a dangerous roadway condition, such as a poorly lit highway.