In 2007, there were 4 person(s) killed in fatal car accidents in Colton, CA. The leading causes for crashes in California include driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, driver error and driver negligence. Other factors such as road hazards, weather conditions, equipment failures, and the involvement of multiple vehicles may contribute to the seriousness of the accidents. Unfortunately, there were many fatalities in Colton, CA that may have been avoided had the driver been wearing a seat belt, or had alcohol not been involved.
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Fatal Accident Details: Colton, CA / County (2007)
Case #: 60141
In this Colton accident a man, age 41, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. The vehicle did have air bags installed, but there was not an air bag available at the victim's seat. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in this accident. The impact of the crash caused immediate death.
Case #: 60361
In this Colton accident a woman, age 36, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. While the victim was wearing a seatbelt, she still suffered serious injury. In many fatal car accidents an air bag is never deployed; however, in this case the vehicle air bag did deploy properly. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in this accident. The victim was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Case #: 60665
In this Colton accident a man, age 30, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. Unfortunately, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. Tragically, there were air bags available in the vehicle, but they did not deploy. Contributing to the severity of the injuries, the victim was ejected from the motor vehicle during the collision. Each year more than 17,000 people are involved in accidents involving drivers that have been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This deadly crash was no exception, as the police found that alcohol or drugs were a factor. The impact of the crash caused immediate death.
Case #: 60822
In this Colton accident a man, age 34, was the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash. The victim was driving a motorcycle and was wearing a helmet, but was seriously injured nonetheless. Although approximately 40% of all motor-vehicle fatalities are alcohol-related, neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in this accident. The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
