42-Year-Old Hanford Woman Killed in Hesperia Crash on Interstate 15 at Main Street
Hesperia, California (December 5, 2021) – A Hanford resident was killed early Saturday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in Hesperia, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.
The collision happened at around 12:25 a.m. Saturday, November 4, on the southbound side of Interstate 15 at Main Street.
A 42-year-old Hanford woman, who was in a 2007 Honda CRV, was declared deceased at the scene at 1:42 a.m. Her name has not been released pending notification of her relatives.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
Traffic Collisions in San Bernardino County
Injuries and fatalities relating to traffic collisions in San Bernardino County have been on the rise over the past decade. For example, 16,123 people were injured or killed in car accidents in San Bernardino County in 2019, which was a 6% increase from the previous year and a 35% rise since 2010.
Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville are among the cities in San Bernardino County that record the highest number of fatal traffic collisions.
Most of the accidents are caused by distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, among other factors.
If a driver is found at fault for an auto accident that resulted in injuries or death, the victims can take legal action against the driver.
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