![[09-27-2024] Woman Killed, Two Children Injured After Vehicle Crash in Big Bear Lake](https://ak1.to//JswPb.webp)
A 28-year-old woman identified as Halee W. died, and two children were injured when a vehicle left the roadway in a residential neighborhood in Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, on Friday afternoon, September 27, 2024.
The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Swan and Pinecrest Drives, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s records. When deputies arrived, they found the vehicle had collided with a tree.
The woman and the two children were transported to a hospital for treatment, where Halee W. succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.
An update on the condition of the children was not available. No further details have been released.
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.
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