Joan Terlisner Fatal Aguanga Accident on Highway 371 near Wilson Valley Road

Aguanga, California (January 4, 2020) – The California Highway Patrol has released the name of the female victim who was killed in a multi-vehicle collision that happened in the area of Aguanga on Friday morning.

The fatal collision took place at about 6:15 a.m. January 3, on Highway 371 near Wilson Valley Road.

The accident began when a 2011 Nissan traveling northbound on Highway 371 rear-ended a Toyota pickup truck driven by a 64-year-old Hemet man for unknown reasons.

Due to the impact, the Toyota was sent off into the opposite lanes where it crashed head-on with a Mercedes driven by 63-year-old Joan Terlisner of Aguanga.

Officials said the Mercedes and the Toyota overturned after the wreck

Terlisner was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Meanwhile, the operators of the Toyota and his passenger were not hurt in the accident. 

The male driver of the Nissan escaped from the site on foot. Police described him as white, between 25 to 30 years old, wearing a black beanie and a dark-colored, hooded sweatshirt.

The investigation is underway. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the CHP officers at 951-506-2000.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.