Lorena Negrete ID'd as 34-Year-Old Woman Killed in Riverside Car Crash on 215 Freeway near Box Springs Road
Riverside, California (November 11, 2021) – Lorena Negrete, 34, of Ontario, has been identified as the woman who was killed in a Thursday morning traffic accident that left six other parties critically injured in Canyon Springs, Riverside, according to the Riverside County coroner's office.
The deadly multi-vehicle accident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. just after 7 a.m. on the southbound 215 Freeway near Box Springs Road.
As per the report, a witness told authorities that a white Toyota 4-door sedan crossed the gore point to enter southbound 215 Freeway and cut off an Enterprise box truck and a blue Ford pickup truck.
Lorena Negrete Killed in 215 Freeway Crash
Sadly, Negrete, who was in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five people were temporarily trapped inside the vehicles, and a child with a head injury was transported to a hospital for treatment.
A total of six people were critically injured in the collision
No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing.
Car Accidents in Riverside
In 2018, 1,989 people were killed or injured in traffic collisions in Riverside, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. That number was a decrease by 130 from the previous year.
Out of all the car accidents that occurred in Riverside in 2018, 327 were speed-related, which represents a decrease by 15 from 2017.
Alcohol-related crashes also reduced from 220 in 2017 to 174 in 2018.
While there was a general decrease in the number of accidents and victims injured or killed in traffic collisions in 2018, the numbers are still high compared to those recorded in other cities.
Common Causes of Auto-Accidents in Riverside
The leading causes of traffic collisions in Riverside, as well as other cities in California, are distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These are factors related to driver behaviors, and if they are checked, car collisions can be reduced.
If you or your family member was involved in a car accident in Riverside and another driver was responsible, you may have the right to seek compensation from the driver at fault.
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