A 30-year-old Bakersfield woman died following a horrific head-on collision on Highway 395 Monday afternoon in Hesperia, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The June 7th collision was reported on Highway 395 at Eucalyptus Street at about 4:55 p.m. According to news reports, Cynthia Guerra was driving a 2004 Nissan Quest minivan on Hwy 395 when a 2005 Chevy Silverado truck drifted into her lane and struck her vehicle head-on. Guerra was flown to Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, where she died of her injuries. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the accident
The Victorville Daily Press reported that five vehicles, including a tractor trailer were involved in the collision. Further information about the other vehicles involved was not available. Five ground ambulances and four helicopters responded to the accident. Along with the one fatality, three people suffered critical injuries and three others suffered moderate injuries. The victims were taken to Arrowhead Regional Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center, fire officials said.
Cause of the Crash
Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not clear what exactly happened in this Highway 395 accident, and who was responsible. In multi-vehicle collisions, it is common for more than one party to contribute to a collision. Without more information, it is impossible to determine or even speculate what happened. This accident could be caused by driver negligence, drunk driving, falling asleep at the wheel, tire blowout, brake or steering failure, or a dangerous road condition. Law enforcement will investigate all possible causes.
Personal injury and Wrongful Death Liability Considerations
While this San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the families of the victims of this accident would be well-advised to consult with a skilled California highway accident attorney. An attorney can help the victims protect their legal rights and recover the maximum financial compensation they may be entitled to from whoever is determined to be at fault for this Highway 395 crash. Especially in collisions involving commercial vehicles (i.e. tractor trailers) it is so important to contact an attorney quickly, to preserve evidence and witness statements as soon as possible.
Sources: San Bernardino Sun, Victorville Daily Press, San Bernardino County Coroner Press Release
In the San Bernardino Sun today: Authorities say a 25-year-old Ontario man is responsible for this fatal crash on Highway 395 in Victorville but have not determined whether fatigue or alcohol caused the accident. Erick Avalos was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado when he crossed the double yellow lines into the southbound lane and struck her vehicle head on.
Poor Cindy!!