![[10-12-2024] Three Killed, Including 9-Year-Old Girl in Crash Outside Baker](https://ak1.to//M0ez.webp)
Three people were killed, including a 9-year-old girl from Santa Monica, in a crash outside of Baker, San Bernardino County, on Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers received a report around 4:30 p.m. about a black Toyota SUV that had crashed into the center median of the 15 Freeway, just south of Halloran Summit Road near milepost marker 154.
The SUV was traveling northbound on the freeway when the driver veered left into the center median. “The SUV crashed into the guardrail and continued in a northeast direction, striking a concrete embankment within the Kali Ditch, near milepost marker 15 SBD 154,” the CHP stated in a release.
All three passengers in the SUV, including the young girl, a 43-year-old woman, and a 56-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.
It remains unclear whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
