UPDATE: Pacifica, CA – Tulio de Giovanni Lima Viana and One Other Killed in Wrong-Way Accident on State Highway 1

Pacifica, CA (February 13, 2019) On the 9^th of February, a fatal wrong-way accident occurred on State Highway 1 at 4:15 a.m. According to the reports, a Toyota Prius, driving in the northbound lanes, crashed head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado heading southbound near Clarendon Road.

When the paramedics arrived, they found three injured and two others dead at the scene. The two people who were killed have been identified as 23-year-old Tulio de Giovanni Lima Viana, of Daly City, and 23-year-old Megan Alyssa Cota, of San Francisco, who were both passengers in the Toyota driving in the wrong direction. The wrong-way driver, who officials believe to be Viana’s brother, was critically injured and transported to San Francisco General Hospital. Two people in the Chevrolet were also injured, but fortunately, their injuries were considered non-life-threatening.

The police are still investigating the accident to determine causation and liability.

We are sincerely sorry to hear that two people lost their lives in this devastating wreck and we send our condolences to their grieving family members. We also hope all of the injured victims fully recover without any complications.

Head-On Collisions in California

Because head-on collisions are considered to be the most dangerous types of accidents, it’s common for people to lose their lives or suffer critical injuries. When two vehicles crash head-on, the damage is twice as intense because the forces of both cars are moving toward one another. For example, if two vehicles collide head-on at 30 miles per hour, it’s as powerful as one moving vehicle colliding with a still object at 60 miles per hour. The leading cause of these dangerous accidents is usually drunk driving, which is why the police are currently investigating to see if alcohol was a contributing factor in this collision.

At Brady Law Group, we take our clients’ cases seriously because we understand how emotionally distressing it is for families to lose their loved ones in vehicle accidents caused by negligence. We don’t stop fighting until we’ve done everything within our power to help families gain justice. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a head-on collision, 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.