San Bernardino, CA - Ricardo Frias Gonzales, 36, Dies in Crash at Cajon Boulevard and Rexcole Road

San Bernardino, CA (November 8, 2026) - A 36-year-old San Bernardino man died in a traffic collision at Cajon Boulevard and Rexcole Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Division. The California Highway Patrol responded at 6:12 p.m. on November 8.

The coroner's office identified him as Ricardo Frias Gonzales. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The coroner's release did not say which vehicles were involved or what led to the crash. Questions about the investigation are directed to the Highway Patrol.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

What Families Ask After a Fatal Crash in San Bernardino County

California traffic deaths fell from 4,539 in 2022 to 4,061 in 2023, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. Each one leaves a family with the same questions.

What should the family do first?

Ask the California Highway Patrol for the crash report number and the investigating officer's contact. Ask that vehicles not be released or repaired, and keep funeral and medical bills.

Can the family file a claim after a fatal crash?

Yes. Eligible relatives may bring wrongful death claims, and the estate may bring a survival claim. These cover losses such as funeral costs, medical bills, and lost support.

Can the family still recover if the Highway Patrol has not said who caused the crash?

Yes. Responsibility depends on what investigators find, and it can involve a driver, a vehicle's owner, or another party. The final report is only part of the evidence.

What if the person who died was partly at fault?

Yes, in many cases. California's pure comparative fault rule allows recovery even if the person was partly responsible, with damages reduced by that share.

How long does the family have to file?

Wrongful death and injury claims must generally be filed within two years (CCP 335.1). Counting from the crash, that is November 8, 2028.

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