San Bernardino Rollover Auto Accident Kills Woman
Patricia Rodriquez, 36, was killed in a rollover car accident on September 8, 2010, when the car driven by Rodriguez’s husband, Sergio Rodriquez, went out of control. This accident occurred on Highway 375 in Victorville, approximately 96 miles from San Diego. According to San Bernardino County Sherriffs, Mr.Rodriguez turned sharply to avoid a slow moving vehicle and overcorrected, rolling his 2003 GMC Yukon.
There were eight to nine passengers in the car at that time, out of which three women were ejected from the vehicle due to the impact of the accident. Patricia Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the traffic accident scene. A 14-year old boy who was also ejected out of the car was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Seven other passengers present in Rodriguez’s car sustained minor bruises while those in the slow moving vehicle fortunately escaped unhurt. Sherriff’s spokeswoman Arden Wiltshire reported that both the vehicles never collided and investigators are trying to determine what caused this fatal auto accident. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor behind this car accident.
Unfortunately, it is uncertain from the facts of the story why the accident occurred. From the facts of the story, it seems that the accident was most likely caused by the slow moving vehicle or Mr. Rodriguez overcorrecting. There is, however, a possibility that the accident was due to a mechanical defect or design defect that caused the SUV to rollover. Irrespective of the reason behind this fatal car accident, Patricia Rodriguez’s family should consult with a San Bernardino County wrongful death attorney who can help them acquire a fair compensation to cover cost of funeral and burial , loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. The injured victims are also liable for a compensation to cover the cost incurred for their medical treatment and pain and suffering.
We offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Patricia Rodriguez for such a tragic loss. We also hope and pray that the injured victims are able to recover to their complete health soon.
Ross Jurewitz is a San Bernardino County personal injury attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California injury accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people killed in wrongful death accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz's book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.
