Driver Hurt in Crash on Hook Boulevard and Amargosa Road
Serious injuries were sustained in a rear-end collision on Thursday morning in Victorville.
It was around 4:10 a.m. when a Kia Forte and GMC Arcadia SUV collided on July 28th.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Hook Boulevard and Amargosa Road.
One of the involved drivers was left with major injuries as a result.
Authorities shut down the intersection for a period of time as crews worked at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation.
According to the NHTSA, nearly 2.5 million rear-end collisions are reported each year in the U.S. More specifically, they are responsible for 28% of all crashes.
In addition, rear-end collisions account for 950,000 injuries and 2,000 deaths each year.
These types of crashes are often the result of distracted and reckless driving.
If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation.
It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident.
Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.