Four Killed in Fontana Car Accident
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - According to Fontana Herald News, four people were tragically killed in a multi-car collision in northwestern Fontana. The horrific accident occurred at about 9:35 p.m. Sunday when a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling eastbound on Baseline Avenue and ran a red light at Cherry Avenue. The SUV crashed into a southbound car - a 1998 Honda sedan - resulting in both vehicles spinning out of control. The SUV struck another vehicle and then slammed into a Southern California Edison power pole.
Following this horrific collision, two occupants in the SUV, who were brothers, died at the scene of the accident. One of them was the driver and the other was a rear-seat passenger. The two men have been identified as a 35-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident and a 39-year-old Bloomington resident. The third occupant in the SUV - a 37-year-old man from Fontana - was taken to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries.
The fourth person killed in this crash, was Noah Ferrer, 11, of Fontana, who was a passenger in the Honda. The young boy was transported to Loma Linda Hospital after the collision and died while in surgery at 12:26 a.m. Monday. His 40-year-old mother, who was driving the Honda, suffered chest pain and was treated at Loma Linda Hospital. No reports were given if any occupants in the third vehicle were hurt.
Cause of the Fontana Car Crash
The collision on the night of January 29th remains under investigation by the Fontana Police Department. Though it remains to be seen if alcohol was a factor in the crash, it is also not clear what caused the driver of the SUV to run a red light. Hopefully, police officials can determine what happened and why.
Fontana Car Accident Liability
Accidents that are caused by running a red light can result to serious injuries and death to anyone involved. In these types of situations, vehicles speed up to beat the light, and therefore, can create an accident to be more severe. That being said, after a fatal incident, the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Fontana personal injury lawyer who has handled numerous wrongful death claims. If authorities determine the SUV driver is at fault for the accident, a skilled attorney can help ensure the families legal rights are protected, and advise them the best option to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss, including final medical care expenses, funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
MARIN COUNTY - A pedestrian was severely struck by an elderly driver Saturday as he attempted to cross a street in downtown San Rafael, San Francisco Chronicle reported. The 49-year-old male pedestrian who resided in San Rafael, was hit after 9:30 p.m. by a 2001 Saab traveling east on 2nd at G Street. According to the Marin Independent Journal, the police found no indication the driver had been drinking. However, following the horrible collision, the pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was reported to have died at the scene and the driver was not injured.
Following the 5:40 p.m. accident, the woman sustained major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center and then transferred to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with police during the investigation.
