Rollover Car Accident in Riverside Leaves One Dead
A 26-year-old man who was fatally injured in a Riverside car accident has been identified as Javier Escobar Jr., 26. The Desert Sun reports that the accident tool place the night of December 14, 2009 on the eastbound 10 Freeway after he lost control of his car and crashed near Date Palm Drive. Escobar's Jeep slammed into the center divider and overturned several times ejecting him on to the roadway. He was pronounced dead later at a local hospital. According to California Highway Patrol officials speed and alcohol may have played a part in this fatal rollover accident.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of young Javier Escobar for their tragic loss. I offer my deepest condolences to them. They will be in my prayers.
Car Accident Injuries and Fatalities
There were 279 deaths and 9,925 injuries as a result of car accidents in Riverside County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Also, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year in the United States, about 10,000 people are killed in rollover accidents. On an average, 40,000 people die every as a result of traffic collisions in the country, NHTSA reports.
Car Accident Causes and Liability Issues
Although officials are saying that Escobar may have been speeding at the time of this crash, we do not know whether Escobar was buckled up at the time of the accident. If he was wearing his seatbelt, was he ejected as a result of seatbelt defects in the Jeep? If this accident was caused as a result of a defective auto product, the auto manufacturer or the maker of the defective product could be held liable.
A reputed California personal injury lawyer with extensive experience in auto product liability lawsuits will be able to determine whether this accident was caused as a result of vehicle defects or some type of malfunction. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation to injured victims and their families.
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i am javier's sister. my brother was wearing his seat belt, i was told by the doctor who i'm guessing received this information from the police officer who was at the scene. they say that his seat was not in a proper position and it leaned far back during the accident which caused my brother to be ejected from his jeep. can the car manufacturer be held liable for something like that? thank you for your time.
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