Maria Hemphill, 45, was killed in a San Diego car accident after she lost control of her vehicle and crashed on the State Route 76 in Fallbrook. According to a report in The Village News, the fatal car accident occurred when Hemphill was driving westbound on the highway near Valley Center Road, the afternoon of January 24, 2010. Her vehicle went off the roadway and through a fence. According to the coroner, Hemphill suffered severe head injuries including several skull fractures and bleeding of the brain. She was transported to an area hospital where she died a few hours after the crash.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maria Hemphill for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. The news report states that she is survived by her husband and two young children. This grieving family will certainly be in my prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 84 fatalities and 6,516 injuries involving car accidents in San Diego. In San Diego County as a whole, 268 people died and 14,641 were injured as a result of traffic accidents.

Car Accident Causes and Liability Issues

This news report does not offer much information about how or why this fatal car accident occurred. There are many questions here and Hemphill's family deserves answers. What caused Hemphill to lose control of the vehicle? The article does not state that she was fatigued, impaired or traveling at a high rate of speed. So, was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction in her vehicle that caused her to veer off the roadway? Were other vehicles involved? For example, did another driver cut her off or was she run off the roadway? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this accident? Was there any debris on the roadway that Hemphill may have been trying to avoid? Hopefully, there will be some answers and we will be able to learn how and why this tragedy occurred.

In such cases, it would be in the best interests of the victims' family to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure their legal rights are protected and the negligent parties are held accountable. Also in these cases, it is always a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current crashed state so it can be examined by an expert for any evidence of auto product defects or malfunctions.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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