A 35-year-old Helendale woman was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on collision on National Trails Highway, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The fatal crash occurred on National Trails Highway (Historic U.S. 66), just north of Indian Trail in Helendale, at around 12:20 p.m. The crash involved a red 2005 Dodge Neon and a gray 2003 Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicle. According to CHP reports, the Nissan Xterra heading south towards Victorville drifted into northbound lanes, directly into the path of the northbound Dodge Neon.
The driver of the Neon, Christina Renee Hamilton, 35, of Helendale, died at the scene of the crash. A teenage boy in her vehicle suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton. The female driver of the Xterra and a toddler in her vehicle were taken by helicopter to Loma Linda University Medical Center. The May 14th accident was the third fatal head-on collision in San Bernardino County this week.
Cause of the Crash
The CHP is still determining the cause of this fatal crash. However, the Victorville Daily Press reported that authorities believe that the Nissan Xterra drifted into the path of the red Dodge Neon, causing the head-on collision that killed Christina Hamilton. It is not clear if the driver of the Xterra swerved to avoid something in the road, or if she was distracted, or possibly suffered a medical condition. Authorities are investigating.
Wrongful Death & Personal Injury Liability
Accidents that cause severe injury or the wrongful death of a beloved family member cause emotional devastation and sadness, as well as financial burden due to medical expenses and lost earnings. The family of the victims in the Dodge Neon would be well-advised to talk to a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer who can help them understand and protect their legal rights following this crash. While nothing can be done to undo a fatal accident, families of loved one lost may be entitled to financial compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim.
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