A 25-year-old man was killed in a San Bernardino car accident the morning of October 30, 2009, the San Bernardino Sun reports. The accident reportedly occurred at the intersection of Arrow Route and Robinia Street in Fontana during the early morning hours. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was on Arrow, traveling east in a 2003 Honda Accord, when he hit the back of a semi truck, San Bernardino County Coroner's officials said. California Highway Patrol officials are investigating this fatal car accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this man for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will be in my prayers.

Car and Truck Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 15 fatalities and 675 injuries were reported in Fontana as a result of car accidents. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 308 deaths and 9,920 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's 2007 truck accident statistics, there were 361 fatal large truck accidents and 3,737 injury accidents involving large trucks in California.

Based on this news report, it's not clear how this particular car-truck accident occurred. There are very few details in the news report and there are more questions than answers at this point. Who was at fault? Did the accident occur right at the intersection? The account mentions the Honda had rear-ended the tractor-trailer. Was the driver of the Honda speeding? Was the big rig turning or making a U-turn legally, at the street? Were any of the drivers involved distracted at the time? I trust investigators will soon determine the exact cause of this fatal accident.

Truck Accident Liability Issues

There is of course the possibility that this accident was the car driver's fault. But if it is determined that the accident was the truck driver's fault or if it occurred as a result of the truck driver's negligence, then the trucking company could be held liable for the accident and fatal injuries here. Where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims could file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical/funeral expenses, loss of wages, loss of love and companionship and other related damages. Victims' families in such cases would be well-advised to consult an experienced California personal injury case attorney, who will advise them about their legal rights and options.

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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