Highway 74 Collision Leaves 1 Dead 

A head-on collision left one person dead in Temecula on Sunday, August 28th. 

CHP reported that a Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-250 crashed on Highway 74 at about 2:23 p.m.

A third vehicle may have also been involved in the collision. 

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

One unidentified party sadly died as a result. No other injuries have been reported at this time.

Head-on collisions are without a doubt the most dangerous types of crashes. They may only account for 2% of accidents, however they make up 10% of all deadly crashes. 

The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) has found that: 

• 75% of head-on crashes happen in rural areas
• They are most common on two-lane highways
• Failure in negotiating a curve on the road causes 23% of all fatal head-on collisions
• 58% of head-on collisions result in a fatality

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.