54-Year-Old Man and 24-Year-Old Woman Killed in Highway 177 Collision [Desert Center, CA]

Desert Center, CA (October 15, 2023) – A 54-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman lost their lives following a Highway 177 collision Saturday.

The authorities received the crash report just before 1 p.m. near mile marker 13.

A 54-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene and another 54-year-old woman was extricated from a vehicle and rushed by air ambulance to a hospital with serious injuries.

CHP officers said the a 24-year-old woman driving a Subaru Forester was southbound on the freeway when she crossed over the broken yellow lines. The vehicle crashed head-on into a Honda Pilot occupied by a 54-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman. 

Both vehicles overturned as a result of the collision.

Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in this accident. Officers are still investigating.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the families and communities of the two deceased in the Highway 177 collision. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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1 Dies Another Injured in Highway 177 Collision

Traffic accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.

That is why it is vital to contact us if a loved one is involved in a traffic accident.

Reach Out to Sweet Lawyers

Indeed, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. Consequently, as common as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a vehicle accident like the Highway 177 collision.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

Additionally, it is crucial to remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic accident.

Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

“Furthermore, we have the ability to secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference”

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers and talk to our legal experts. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain essential data to help your case.

Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Our hotline is (800) 674-7852.