Thermal, CA – Jose Maduena Injured In Fatal Crash On Harrison St. Near Airport Blvd.

Thermal, CA (June 30, 2019) – A head-on crash occurred on June 28 at around 5:30 a.m., that took the life of one person and injured 51-year-old Jose Maduena of Coachella.

California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of this fatal accident. According to CHP officers, the crash occurred early Friday morning on Harrison St., just south of Airport Blvd.

A 2001 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on Harrison St. when the driver fell asleep and the vehicle drifted into an oncoming traffic lane, where it collided head-on with a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Maduena.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured drivers. Maduena, the Toyota driver, and a 15-year-old male passenger in the Silverado were all transported to Desert Regional Medical Center with unspecified injuries. A passenger in the Silverado was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

How To Stay Awake On The Road In California

Many of us think we can keep staying awake, even when we’re feeling tiredness in our brain and our bodies. But sleep is powerful and it can affect even the best driver. Tricks, like rolling down the windows or turning up the radio, don’t work.

Here are some signs you are too tired and it’s time to pull over:

• Difficulty focusing, blinking frequently
• Daydreaming
• Missing exits or traffic signs and not remembering the last few miles
• Yawning or rubbing your eyes
• Inability to keep your head up
• Drifting from your lane
• Feeling irritable

Drowsy driving is very dangerous. The best way to make sure you’re in great driving shape is to plan ahead:

• Take a short nap before a road trip
• If you find yourself sleepy while driving, then pull over to take a short nap
• Drive with a partner. Pull over every two hours and switch out drivers
• Don’t rush.
• Don’t drink alcohol
• Don’t drive between midnight and 6 a.m.
• Drink caffeine

If you have been injured in a head-on car crash, or if you lost a loved one in a fatal accident, a personal injury attorney can advise you of your many legal options for gaining maximum compensation.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident involving, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.