RUNNING SPRINGS, California (San Bernardino County) – Michael Boone, 25, of Highland was killed Friday morning after his pickup truck veered off State Route 330 at mile marker 31 and crashed 200 feet down a mountainside in San Bernardino County, according to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner.

About 11:35 a.m., Boone was driving a 2003 Toyota Tundra on the state highway also known as City Creek Road at the time of the crash. The roadway runs northeasterly beginning at San Bernardino Valley and passing through the mountains to Running Springs until it stops at State Route 18.

Police are investigating the incident to determine why he veered off the road.

San Bernardino County Fire Rescue Station 91 of Lake Arrowhead recovered Boone’s body from the wreck, the report said.

Motorists involved in crashes where they lose control of the vehicle may not be at fault for the collision if there were other factors involved. Many times there are manufacturer defects that can contribute to a crash.

“Families of victims killed in crashes should always consider whether the vehicle their loved one was driving in was safe for the road,” Attorney West Seegmiller said. “Sometimes buyers of used cars may not get notice of factor recalls that can alert them to dangerous conditions that need to be corrected.”

In this case, Toyota Motor Corporation issued a recall for owners of the 2003 Toyota Tundra on May 17, 2005. The recall was due to a manufacturing issue involving the front suspension lower ball joint. According to the recall notice “There is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched and the joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.”

The recall notice also warned owners that “the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.”

San Bernardino County Car Accident Law Firm

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident we know that this is a difficult time. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the victim. If someone else was responsible for this accident it’s important that you act quickly to protect your rights and future. For roughly 30 years, the legal experts at Seegmiller Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients who were injured in serious traffic accidents or have lost a loved one.

Our legal team has also handled hundreds of wrongful death claims for families of victims killed in traffic accidents. Our staff is compassionate and understands the pain its clients are going through.

There is no cost to clients until our experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals have won your case. Finding the best car accident attorney can mean you will get the settlement you need to get your life back on track. Compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and pain and suffering can’t take away the trauma of the accident, but it can help you rebuild your life.

Call us today at 1-855-ASK WEST (1-855-275-9378) to speak with our car accident law firm. Seegmiller Law Firm has offices in California including its headquarters in Irvine. We also have offices outside of Orange County to serve you in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and in Las Vegas, Nevada.