Melissa Castillo and Crystaline Bendo Killed in Head-On Accident on North Riverside Avenue [Rialto, CA]

Head-On Car Crash in Rialto Kills Two Women

 
RIALTO, CA (October 10, 2022) – Melissa Jacqueline Castillo and Crystaline Joy Barile Bendo died in a head-on accident in Rialto early Thursday morning.
 
The fatal accident happened just before 3:00 a.m. in the 3500 block of North Riverside Avenue. According to the Rialto Police Department, Castillo was speeding southbound on Riverside Avenue near Ashford Avenue when she tried to pass a tractor-trailer by crossing the double-yellow lines in the center of the road.
 
When Castillo crossed into oncoming traffic, her vehicle collided head-on with Bendo’s vehicle, which was heading north on Riverside.
 
As a result, both drivers suffered life-threatening injuries. 22-year-old Castillo of San Bernardino died at the scene. 31-year-old Bendo from Palmdale succumbed to her injuries at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
 
It is unknown if drugs or alcohol was a factor. The crash is still under investigation.
 
Police asked anyone with information to call Sgt. Dan Smith at 909-644-6025. To report information anonymously, call WeTip at 800-782-7463 and reference case #932211978.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Melissa Castillo and Crystaline Bendo.

If you have lost a loved one in a head-on accident, contact us today. We at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim understand that filing a lawsuit can get complicated and stressful, so we work hard to assist you throughout every step of the process. As our client, you will always be our priority and your case will be personalized to your needs. Call us as soon as possible at (800) 895-7199 to schedule your free consultation. We work on a contingency basis so you pay no fees unless we win your case. Our team can also help you get a copy of the police report from your loved one’s accident. With a success rate of over 99%, you can trust our team to handle your lawsuit.