Johnnie Graham, 31, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after his vehicle went into the opposing lane of traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. According to a news report in the San Bernardino Sun, the fatal car accident occurred the night of December 5, 2009. Graham was driving south on Sheep Creek Road near Manzano Road, when his Kia Sephia crossed into the opposing lanes and struck a Dodge pickup truck. Graham died at the scene. It is not known whether the occupants of the Dodge were injured. California Highway Patrol officials are conducting an investigation.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Johnnie Graham for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

San Bernardino Car Accidents

According to CHP's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 126 fatalities and 2,255 injuries involving car accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Also, countywide, 308 people died and 9,920 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2007.

Based on this news report, it is not exactly clear how or why this car accident occurred. There is also no mention in this article whether alcohol or drugs were involved or if Graham fell asleep at the wheel. There are more questions than answers here at this time. What caused Graham to lose control of the Kia? Was there a vehicle defect or a mechanical malfunction that caused the accident? How fast was Graham traveling when he lost control of his vehicle? Was there another vehicle involved? Did another driver force the Kia off its lane? The answers to these questions should shed some light on how or why this fatal car accident occurred.

Auto Product Liability Issues

If I were a family member of the victim, I would certainly want to know whether there was any negligence involved on someone else's part, which led to the fatal accident. If a mechanical defect or an auto product defect is suspected, Graham's family members would be well-advised to preserve the damaged vehicle, unaltered, so it can be carefully examined by an expert for evidence of malfunctions or auto product defects. A reputed California personal injury lawyer, who has had consistent success handling products liability issues can help victims or their families find answers to their questions in such cases. The best California personal injury law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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