Somis, CA – DUI Accident Along Highway 118

Somis, CA (December 26, 2018) On the 23^rd of December,  DUI accident happened along Highway 118. According to the reports, a Honda Accord was struck head-on by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at around 12:20 a.m. The impact of the collision caused the Silverado to roll onto its roof and the Honda Accord to go off the roadway and crash into a power pole. When emergency crews arrived, they found the 18-year-old driver of the Honda Accord, Elmer Pinacho, dead at the scene. They arrested the other driver, 41-year-old Ramon Trujillo-Ravelo, and charged him with gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI causing injury, and driving with a 0.08 percent blood alcohol content causing injury.

We are sorry to hear that Pinacho lost his life in this accident. We send our condolences to his family as they try to work through this challenging time.

Vehicle Accidents in California

Recent studies show that an average of 29 people lose their lives every day in alcohol-related vehicle accidents. When drivers have a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08 percent or higher, they put themselves and others at serious risk of being injured or killed. As levels increase, drivers lose their ability to safely control vehicles, as was the case in this accident. Drivers who consume too much alcohol are more liable to speed and violate traffic laws.

Because this accident was a clear case of negligence, Pinacho’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit to help them recover compensation for funeral costs, property damage, and more.

At Brady Law Group, we have over two decades of experience helping families file wrongful death lawsuits and obtaining winning verdicts. We know how unfortunate it is to lose a loved one, which is why we help families win large settlements to help cover all damages and losses. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 866-478-6483 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.