As a reminder for those who already know and for your information for those who aren’t aware – especially in this rainy weather – the entrance to the eastbound 210 from the southbound 215 freeway can be dangerous.
The transition is a 270 degree loop and if that isn’t bad enough, the view to the left is impeded by concrete barriers, which may have been put there to prepare for a few days of construction work. The transition gives the driver less than 200 yards to change lanes or the driver is forced to exit onto the northbound 215 freeway.
The California Highway Patrol has reported that because of the construction on the freeway, accidents have increased significantly. Officers are patrolling the area, making sure laws are being enforced.
I am urging all motorists to drive carefully; construction will be underway for the rest of this year. Caltrans reports that the connectors from the northbound 215 to the westbound 210 and from the eastbound 210 to the southbound 215 should be completed by the first quarter of 2012.
In the meantime, if you are involved in an automobile accident because of construction of any other reason, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate the case for you.
written by Administrator
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A few months ago, a terrible accident occurred on the corner of Del Rosa Avenue and Date Place. The intersection has three gas stations and is close to the 210 Freeway entrance. A driver ran into a motorcyclist, which caused the motorcyclist to fly about 50 feet into the air and broke his leg. The San Bernardino Police Department, after collecting accident data for over five years, determined that this intersection is the most dangerous in the city.
The Police Department received a grant from The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program to fix this problem. New radar equipment and special patrol operations should now be able to catch red-light violators and other traffic offenders, including speeders. The causes for these accidents include illegal turns, speeding and right-of-way violations. Right turns are not allowed from Date to Del Rosa on a red light. However, many drivers ignore the signs. The Police pull over many drivers every day for violations.
I hope anyone involved in a serious auto accident knows to contact an experienced Car Accident Attorney.
written by Administrator
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