Antioch, CA – Two Teens Tragically Lose Their Lives and 4 Others Injured in Fatal Car Accident
Antioch, CA (January 14, 2019) On the 11th of January, a fatal car accident happened involving two teenagers at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and Indian Hill Drive. According to the reports, 17-year-old Leana Rubin lost control of her vehicle and overcorrected right before crashing into a tree along the roadway.
When emergency crews arrived, they found Rubin and a 13-year-old passenger name Jaia Lightner fatally injured as a result of the crash. Lightner was an eighth-grader at Delta Vista Middle School. Four other teenagers were also injured in the crash, which included a 13-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and two 17-year-old girls. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.
The police are currently investigating this accident, but they believe wet conditions played a role in causing Rubin to lose control of her vehicle.
We are always saddened to learn that young people passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the two young girls that perished as a result of this terrible crash.  We hope the remaining four injured teens are able to fully recover from their injuries.
Vehicle Accidents in California
Unfortunately, recent studies reveal that an average of 9 teenagers between the ages of 16-19 lose their lives every day in the United States. Most of the time the reason is due to distracted driving. However, there are some cases where mechanical errors or hazardous weather conditions cause serious or even fatal accidents.
The police believe wet road conditions are the reason why Rubin any have lost control of her vehicle. They’re also checking for any malfunctioning auto parts and large cracks or potholes in the roadway. Once they wrap up their report, it’s likely that wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits will be filed.
At Brady Law Group, we specialize in both wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits, which is why we’ve helped thousands of our clients obtain winning verdicts and receive compensation to cover all damages and losses. If you or someone you know was harmed 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.
