On Saturday, two people were killed and one critically injured in a head-on collision near Kramer Junction. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the fatal crash occurred on U.S. Highway 395 near Alcudia Road in the Kramer Hills area of San Bernardino County.
Police said the driver of a southbound 2008 Toyota Camry veered into the northbound lanes and collided head-on into a 2010 Audi. Upon impact, the Toyota was also immediately struck by a 2019 Kia traveling behind the Audi.
The Toyota and Audi drivers were both pronounced dead at the scene. The Kia driver was airlifted by Mercy Air to the Antelope Valley Hospital trauma center with critical injuries. Impaired driving was not initially suspected as a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation, according to the CHP.
Located in the Mojave Desert, Kramer Junction is an unincorporated community and a major crossroads for travelers along U.S. Highway 395 and State Route 58. U.S. 395 through Kramer Junction has long been considered one of the most dangerous stretches of road in San Bernardino County. Narrow lanes, high speeds, and limited barriers make head-on collisions especially deadly in this area. San Bernardino reports some of the highest traffic fatality rates in California, with rural highways such as U.S. 395 accounting for a disproportionate share of those deaths.
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of crashes. The combined force of two vehicles moving toward one another greatly increases the severity of the impact, particularly at high speeds. Even at moderate speeds, head-on collisions typically result in catastrophic or fatal injuries, especially for occupants in the front seats.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, the compassionate and experienced legal team at Lerner, Moore, Silva, Cunningham & Rubel can help. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 909-889-1131 or submit our online form. With office locations in Ontario and Victorville, California, we proudly serve clients in San Bernardino County, Ontario, Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, and Riverside County.
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