Patterson and Wilmington Residents Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 5 in Los Banos

Los Banos, California (June 21, 2018) – Recent news reports revealed a man and a woman were killed in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 5, near Henry Miller Avenue, at 11:30 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The deceased include a 26-year old Bakersfield man and a 36-year old female passenger. At present, their identities have not yet been released to the public.

However, sources have identified the two individuals involved in the accident as 34-year old Patterson resident Humberto Tovar and 44-year old Wilmington resident Julio Gamboa. Ultimately, both of their vehicles collided with the victims’ car, resulting in the couple’s untimely deaths.

Sources indicate the accident first took place when Patterson was driving his 2008 Nissan down the wrong way on Interstate 5’s No. 1 lane. Without warning, his vehicle plowed into the 2018 Toyota holding the Bakersfield couple. As a result of the impact, the Toyota careened into the No. 2 lane, where it was hit by Gamboa’s 2016 Freightliner. Authorities revealed that the couple died on the scene, due to the fact that they had not been wearing safety belts.

Police reports disclosed that Gamboa did not sustain injuries during the crash. Meanwhile, Tovar was transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, where he received treatment for serious injuries. Law enforcement has suspected Tovar may have been drinking alcohol prior to the incident, and he may face charges for DUI.

We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the Bakersfield couple. Our warmest thoughts and most loving prayers go with them during this difficult time.

Traffic Accident Investigation

Presently, police officers and forensic teams are looking into the root cause of the head-on crash and suspected DUI. As stated before, alcohol has been considered a key factor behind the accident, and the suspect may faces serious consequences for both drunk driving and driving the wrong way.

By law, the families of the Bakersfield man and woman have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the guilty parties. On part of the non-guilty driver, he will have the authority to issue a personal injury claim.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

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.