Clairemont, CA – One Killed, One Injured in Fatal Crash on SR-52 Ramp
Clairemont, CA (October 6, 2022) – On Monday morning, October 3, a serious accident was reported in Clairemont that killed one person and injured one other.
According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. on the ramp to the SR-52 at Regents Road. The accident occurred when a 45-year-old man lost control of his vehicle, a Toyota Camry while exiting the freeway at Regents Road. His car traveled out of control across the city street crossed over a roadway divider and collided with a Hyundai Elantra that was traveling on the onramp to the freeway. The Toyota violently crashed into the Hyundai, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
Emergency personnel was called to the scene. The 39-year-old driver of the Hyundai sustained major injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the accident scene. Her name has not yet been released at this time, pending notification of her next of kin. Paramedics transported the driver of the Toyota to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for further treatment of his injuries, which were described as serious, but not life-threatening.
The accident caused much damage to the involved vehicles. There were traffic delays in the area as crews tended to the victims and cleared the accident.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and its causes.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts are also with the other person injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
California has many densely populated cities. A car is a necessity for most people who live in California and therefore, leads to California having some of the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 4,100 people were killed in fatal car accidents in California in 2021. This was an increase from the previous year’s number of deaths. Car accident fatalities in California have increased each year for many years. There are many reasons for accidents to happen in California. Some common factors include texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, inexperienced drivers, fatigued driving, inclement weather, roadway defects, equipment malfunction, road rage, and failure to follow basic traffic laws.
Hearing that your loved one died in a car accident is never an easy thing to deal with. After losing a loved one, you are dealing with enormous amounts of shock, grief, anger, and sadness. No one wants to have to deal with the legal and insurance matters that follow after an accident. However, when someone you love died in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death suit can bring justice and closure to your deceased family member’s passing and help ease the stress of any financial burdens caused by their death. Contacting a trusted wrongful death attorney can help with these important matters that need to be handled.
If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal car accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact a Clairemont wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.
Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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