Riverside, CA (November 15, 2023) A 19-year-old Riverside man lost his life on Tuesday evening, November 14th, when he collided with a UPS truck, according to authorities. The collision occurred just minutes before 6:00 p.m. on Van Buren Boulevard, near Lovebird Lane.
The fatal crash involved 3 vehicles; a blue Toyota Corolla, a black sedan and a UPS truck. The black sedan caught on fire seconds after the collision, according to the California Highway Patrol Dispatch. reports also stated that one of the vehicles also split into two pieces during the collision.
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The Riverside County Fire Department responded to the scene and found a 19-year-old man with serious injuries. Paramedics arrived at the scene and began life-saving measures, but despite all their efforts, the young man died from his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:12 p.m., according to the Riverside Police Department. A medical examiner was called to the scene and is withholding the victim’s name until he can notify the young man’s family.
Crews had to clean glass and debris from the scene and investigators searched for evidence. The cause of this fatal crash in Riverside is still unknown. Investigators hope to learn what caused this fiery 3-vehicle collision and who was at fault.
Liability In Riverside Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Riverside Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the 19-year-old killed in this Riverside collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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