Highway 18 Collision near Joshua Road
Two vehicles collided head-on for unknown reasons in Victorville on Sunday night.
The accident occurred at 8:18 p.m. on Highway 18 on April 17th.
Due to the impact, one of the vehicles sustained major front-end damage.
One person also suffered unspecified injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.
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.
If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.