Indio Man Injured in Borrego Springs Collision
Borrego Springs, CA (May 7, 2022) – On Friday, minutes after 11:30 a.m., a GMC pickup truck driver sustained fatal injuries in a Borrego Salton Sea Way big rig crash.
Reports say the man driving the pickup truck was eastbound with a 57-year-old Indio man as the passenger.
Suddenly, an oncoming Freightliner driven by a 55-year-old Cherry Valley man swerved into the GMC’s lane.
Unfortunately, the pickup truck driver lost his life at the scene.
Moreover, the paramedics airlifted the GMC passenger to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido with moderately serious injuries.
On the other hand, the big rig driver did not sustain injuries from the incident.
The authorities are investigating the fatal collision.
We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the driver who died in the Borrego Salton Sea Way big rig crash. May the bereaved find peace and strength in this time of grief.
Fatal Collisions Could Happen Anytime
California’s road 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 a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in a traffic accident during their life.
That is why it is important to know what to do if you lost a loved one in a traffic accident.
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