Costa Mesa, CA – Multi-Car Accident Leaves 1 Dead on the 405 Freeway Near Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA (March 28, 2019)- A multi-car accident on Wednesday left Aldagracia Cruz-Penazola dead after she was struck when her car stalled on the Interstate 405.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the multi-vehicle crash happened around 4:45 a.m. Cruz-Penazola’s Toyota was in a collision with another car, leaving the Toyota in the first lane while the second car pulled onto the right shoulder. Cruz-Penazola and her 18-year-old passenger were standing behind their vehicle when an Audi hit her and her car in the first lane.
The force of the crash sent the Toyota into the third lane, where a Chevrolet driven by a 22-year-old from San Juan Capistrano struck it.
The Chevrolet driver sustained minor injuries. Cruz-Penazola’s passenger sustained injuries of unknown severity and was brought to the hospital. The Audi driver was uninjured.
According to the CHP, Cruz-Penazola died at the scene of the accident. They are currently investigating the crash and ask anyone who witnessed the accident to call 714-567-6000.
We send our heartfelt condolences out to the family and friends of Aldagracia Cruz-Penazola. We wish them strength and peace during this time.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes in California
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, deaths in multi-vehicle accidents accounted for 45% of all vehicle accident in California in 2017. This totals 1,623 fatalities in accidents involving more than two cars.
A one-car or two-car accident can become a multi-car accident very quickly. Speeding and distracted driving are just two of the reasons why a driver might collide with cars that are already involved in a crash. Anyone who commutes regularly on California’s roadways knows how quickly a car pile-up can occur. However, few people ever expect to experience these accidents first-hand.
If you were injured or if a loved one died in a multi-vehicle accident, contact us at the Brady Law Group. Our attorneys are experienced in wrongful death and injury cases involving multiple vehicles. Call us at 866-478-6483 to arrange a confidential consultation.
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.
