Newberry Springs, California — A rollover crash in Newberry Springs left an 85-year-old driver dead and two passengers injured on Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County. The collision remains under investigation as the injured passengers and their families face medical treatment, emotional distress, and unanswered questions.
CHP Investigates Fatal I-15 Rollover in Newberry Springs
The collision occurred at about 12:06 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, on southbound Interstate 15 north of Harvard Road in unincorporated San Bernardino County. California Highway Patrol officers said an 85-year-old Glendale man was driving a Toyota Avalon with two female passengers when the vehicle moved onto the right shoulder, left the highway, and overturned.
Emergency personnel pronounced the driver, identified as Artin Missakian, dead at the scene. Both passengers suffered injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. CHP reported that alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors. The cause of the rollover crash in Newberry Springs remains under investigation by the agency’s Barstow Area office.
How California Injury Claims May Apply After a Rollover
Even when only one vehicle is involved, injured passengers may have grounds to seek compensation if negligence, a defective vehicle part, unsafe road conditions, or another contributing factor caused the crash. Investigators may review medical records, vehicle data, maintenance history, roadway evidence, and witness statements before liability is determined.
Potential compensation may include:
- Emergency care and continuing medical treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, emotional distress, and rehabilitation costs
- Funeral expenses and wrongful-death losses, when applicable
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1 generally provides 2 years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Certain exceptions can change the deadline, so families should preserve evidence and obtain legal guidance promptly.
Legal Guidance and Support for Accident Victims
A serious rollover affects entire families, especially Fil-Am families. They must coordinate medical care, transportation, and funeral arrangements, address lost income, and communicate with loved ones across locations.
Kapwa Justice connects injured passengers and grieving families with personal injury lawyers who can investigate collisions, communicate with insurers, preserve evidence, and explain legal options. Contact us for a free consultation with no legal fees unless you recover compensation.
