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FONTANA - A collision involving five to seven vehicles Sunday afternoon in Fontana left five people hurt, the Redlands Daily Facts reported. The accident occurred at 2:43 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway at Cherry Avenue. Three ambulances responded to the scene of the crash. Further information was not available about the cause of the April 8th Fontana car accident or who was responsible.

Understanding Fault, Liability and Personal Injury Claims

Freeway accidents are often caused by negligent or distracted driving. In situations where one driver is responsible for a multi-vehicle accident, the injured victims may be entitled to compensation for their medical care and treatment, lost wages due to being unable to work, and also damages for pain and suffering. In the interest of preserving witness recollections and other important evidence, injured victims of their family members are well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Fontana car accident lawyer as soon as possible following an accident. A skilled attorney who has represented numerous victims of similar accidents can advise the victims and their family members of their legal rights, should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.

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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.

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