Noriko Uno, 66, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after her car collided with the center divider on a street in Upland, California. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Uno was driving south on Euclid Avenue near 23rd Street, the afternoon of August 28, 2009, when her Toyota Camry crossed over the center divider and briefly headed south in the northbound lanes. Uno then hit the center divider and became airborne. Her car rolled over as it hit the roadway, but Uno was not ejected. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Noriko Uno for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

San Bernardino Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two fatalities and 396 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in Upland, California. In San Bernardino County as a whole, there were 308 deaths and 9,920 injuries in 2007 involving car accidents.

Based on this newspaper report, it is not clear how or why Uno lost control of her Toyota Camry. The newspaper report does not mention that she had a medical condition or that she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are many unanswered questions here. Was there a vehicle defect or a mechanical problem that caused Uno to lose control of the Camry and crash? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway? Were there other vehicles involved?

Car Accident Liability Issues

In any such car accident it is in the best interest of the victims and their families to consult an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who can help analyze all aspects of the accident, determine the facts of the case and also if there was negligence on the part of anyone other than the injured or deceased driver. If a vehicle defect contributed to the car accident, then the auto maker or manufacturer of the defective auto product could be held liable. If a dangerous condition on the roadway caused the accident, then the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Such claims against governmental entities in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. If another driver caused the accident, then he or she should be held responsible for the accident.

If you are an injured victim or a family member of a deceased car accident victim, please don't try to guess what happened. All it takes is one call to an experienced
California personal injury lawyer. The best personal injury law firms always offer a free and comprehensive initial consultation to injured victims and their families.

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