South Bay, CA – Fatal Chain-Reaction Accident on I-805
South Bay, CA (December 12, 2018) On the evening of December 11th, a fatal chain-reaction accident happened on I-805 near Bonita Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, a small sedan crashed into a pickup truck, which then caused the pickup truck to rear-end a Caltrans truck. When emergency responders arrived at the scene to help, they found one of the drivers dead. The police arrested the driver of the sedan for suspicions of DUI. The accident is under investigation.
We send our condolences to the family of the deceased driver. We know how tragic it is to lose a loved one in a vehicle accident that could have possibly been avoided.
Vehicle Accidents in California
Recent studies show that an average of 28 people suffer fatal injuries per day after being involved in DUI accidents in the United States. When drivers choose to drive while impaired, they’re risking the lives of everybody on the road, especially their own. Too much alcohol slows down the brain’s ability to accurately assess situations and process information. Over consumption of alcohol also delays hand-eye coordination and blurs vision, making it harder to react to one’s surroundings on the road.
The police are still investigating the accident to see if any other factors contributed besides alcohol and drug. Once they finalize their report, the deceased driver’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit to help recover damages and losses.
At Brady Law Group, we have the necessary knowledge and experience required to help clients prove negligence and win large settlements for their wrongful death cases. We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one because of somebody else’s negligence, which is why we fight for our clients until they’re paid what they’re owed. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 415-459-7300 for a free consultation today.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
