![[12-23-2024] One Person Killed After Two-Vehicle Head-On Collision on Highway 18 in Apple Valley](https://ak1.to//Jfrke.webp)
A head-on collision in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, resulted in one fatality and the arrest of an SUV driver on Monday evening, December 23, 2024.
According to the Apple Valley Fire Protection District, the crash occurred at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Highway 18 at Quinnault Road.
Emergency responders arrived to find a dark-colored Mitsubishi Outlander SUV and a 2016 Honda Civic with significant damage.
The SUV driver, a Hispanic male, was found limping on the side of the road and was later taken into custody. Witnesses reported slurred speech from the man.
The driver of the Honda Civic, a Hispanic woman, was unresponsive and trapped in the vehicle. Despite attempts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating the cause of the crash.
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.
