One person was killed, while two others were injured following a two-vehicle collision in Apple Valley on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred at about 6:44 a.m. on Bear Valley Road near Quinnault Road.
The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. Authorities said the sedan was traveling eastbound on Bear Valley Road while the SUV was going the opposite lane along the same roadway. For still unknown reasons, the two vehicles crashed into each other.
The sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the responding medical crews. Meanwhile, two occupants of the SUV suffered unspecified injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. One of them was subsequently airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center.
The authorities are still gathering all the necessary information to determine the factors leading up to the incident.
None of the people involved were identified yet. The authorities will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
