A woman who was killed in a car accidents in Victorville the afternoon of June 7, 2010, has been identified by officials as Cynthia Guerra. The San Bernardino Sun reports that the fatal car crash occurred on Highway 395 when Guerra's Nissan minivan was struck head-on by a 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Guerra was critically injured and transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police say the driver of the pickup truck drifted into opposing lanes of traffic and caused the head-on collision.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Cynthia Guerra for their profound loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to her grieving family members.

Car Accidents

In San Bernardino County, 263 people died and 8,504 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008, According to California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics. In Victorville, 16 deaths and 266 injuries occurred due to car accidents in 2008.

The Issue of Negligence or Wrongdoing

In this particular case, if the details of this news report are accurate, the pickup truck driver may have been at fault for drifting away from his traffic lanes and hitting Guerra's minivan. If that was the case, the driver of the pickup truck can be held liable for Guerra's wrongful death. A wrongful death claim is filed by immediate family members of the deceased victim seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost future earnings and other related damages.

A reputed California personal injury lawyer will advise families about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims or their families about how their own car insurance policy applies to a case where the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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