UPDATE: Pine Valley, CA – Robert Bruno Dies in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 8 Freeway
Pine Valley, CA (February 6, 2019) On the morning of February 6th, a fatal multi-vehicle accident took place on Interstate 8 Freeway going west near the Pine Valley Bridge. According to the reports, the accident occurred at around 5:15 a.m. on an icy-slick roadway.
A blue Ford-150 pickup truck spun out on a patch of black ice and crashed into the bridge on the westbound lanes of I-8. The driver of the truck was stuck inside of the vehicle and a 48-year-old good-samaritan named Robert Bruno pulled over behind the truck and turned his hazard lights because the driver of the damaged truck had none. A few seconds later, two more vehicles were involved in the crash. The third vehicle tried to swerve and brake, but it was struck by a fourth vehicle. All of the vehicles were careening towards Bruno who either instinctively jumped or was struck by the crashing cars and went over the guard rail. Sadly, in the fog and confusion, he could not see that he was, in fact, jumping off of a 450-foot bridge into the canyon below which resulted in his death.
When California Highway Patrol and emergency responders arrived at the crash scene, they called in a helicopter to try to locate Bruno below the bridge. When the police helicopter located Bruno, rescuers had to hike down into the bottom of the canyon to recover his body.
Officials are trying to figure out whether he was struck by a vehicle or just instinctively tried to jump out of the way of the crashing vehicles when he fell from the bridge.
Officials also found a 4-month-old in one of the vehicles. Fortunately, the child did not appear to be injured.
The police are currently investigating this accident.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the good-samaritan Robert Bruno’s family and friends at this shocking and heartbreaking time in their lives. Our thoughts are with them and the other people who were involved and injured in this accident.
Vehicle Accidents in California
Unfortunately, there are many factors that contribute to the thousands of multi-vehicle accidents that occur in California every year. For example, negligent driving is the leading cause of most accidents and consists of speeding, violating traffic laws, driving under the influence, conversing with passengers, and more. Other causes of accidents include hazardous road conditions, dangerous weather conditions, and mechanical errors.
The police are currently investigating this accident. When they finish their investigation, Bruno’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death lawyer.
At Brady Law Group, because we specialize in wrongful death lawsuits, we’ve been able to help thousands of families prove their negligence claims and obtain maximum compensation for the loss of their loved one. If you or someone you know was harmed in a vehicle accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.
Note:Â 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.
