Several People Injured in Fatal San Bernardino Car Accident

A woman who sustained fatal injuries the night of January 17, 2010 in a San Bernardino car accident has been identified as 60-year-old So Yon Bothe of Los Angeles. The Desert Dispatch reports that Bothe was a passenger in a car that was involved in crash on the Highway 58 near Lenwood Road. The Lexus in which Bothe was a passenger was going west on the highway when the 47-year-old driver turned the car to the left. The car then went into opposing traffic lanes and into the path of a 2002 Honda Civic. Bothe died from her injuries following the side-impact collision with the Honda. Both drivers and another passenger from the Honda were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and loved So Yon Bothe for their shocking loss. I wish the injured victims the very best for a speedy and full recovery. These victims and their families will certainly be in my prayers.

Car Accidents

There were 126 fatalities and 2,255 injuries involving car accidents in unincorporated San Bernardino County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics. Countywide, 208 deaths and 9,920 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007.

What Caused this Fatal Accident?

It's not clear from this report what caused the Lexus' driver to make that sudden turn to the left, which basically caused this fatal car accident. We do not know whether there was a vehicle defect or a mechanical malfunction involving the vehicle. We also do not know whether the driver of the Lexus made that maneuver to avoid hitting another vehicle or to steer away from debris on the highway.

An Experienced Injury Lawyer Can Help

In such cases, injured victims would be well-advised to seek the legal counsel of a reputed California personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled auto product liability cases and has also held negligent drivers accountable for their actions. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will be able to tell victims how their car insurance policy applies to an incident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist.

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