SUV Passenger Dies in Needles Rollover Car Accident
53-year-old James Lucero, of Colorado, was killed in a tragic car wreck that occurred on November 17, 2011, around 1:50 p.m. along Interstate 40 (I-40). According to San Bernardino County coroner’s officials, a Nissan XTerra traveling west slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer and rolled over.
Lucero, who was a passenger in the SUV, suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver and three surviving passengers suffered serious injuries and were transported to nearby hospital to receive medical treatment.
From the available information, it is unclear what led to this serious car wreck. The accident is under investigation. Meanwhile, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. This lawyer may also help the victims obtain compensation for the losses occurred in this crash.
Our law office sends heartfelt condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a heart rendering loss. We hope that the injured passengers heal soon.
Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Bernardino County traffic collisions and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in rollover SUV accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a car crash in Needles, please order your free copy of the California car crash book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.
