A single-vehicle collision in La Habra has claimed the lives of four people, while injuring two. The Orange County, California pickup truck accident happened after 1am on Sunday. All of the victims were riding in the truck's cab.
According to the authorities, the driver, who was speeding, lost control of the truck on Walnut Avenue, causing the vehicle to ski diagonally across the street before going over the opposing curb, crashing into a tall tree, and wrapping around it. La Habra Fire Station 193's Capt. Paul Schifando says the truck's roof was smashed all the way down to the vehicle doors and there were beer cans at the scene. Two Jaws of Life had to be used to remove the roof.
Killed at the La Habra motor vehicle crash site were 22-year-old David Huizar Jr. of La Habra, who was driving the car, 22-year-old Jimmy Gonzales, 22-year-old Delora Bravo, and 25-year-old Paul Romero. 21-year-old Rochelle Romero and 25-year-old Destiney Mendoza were rushed to the ICU. Yesterday, their conditions were upgraded.
Single-car crashes can cause serious injuries for those involved. Common causes of La Habra auto collisions include:
• Distracted driving
• Drowsy or tired driving
• Driving while under the influence of medication
• Drunk driving
• Drugged driving
• Mechanical failure
• Tire blowouts
• Poor weather conditions
• Poor road conditions
• Overcorrection
• Road defects
• Speeding
• Auto defects
• Poorly designed roads
• Faulty traffic signs
There is so much involved when proving liability in an Orange County, California car accident. Physical evidence, medical records, police reports, witness testimony, driving records, and auto maintenance records are just some of what needs to be gathered and examined to determine what happened, who was responsible, and how much you are owed. Our La Habra personal injury law firm has found that chance of obtaining the maximum recovery goes up when a victim works with experienced legal representation.
Victims ID'd in crash that killed 4 in La Habra, MSNBC, April 18, 2011
Victims ID'd in crash that killed 4 in La Habra, OC Register, April 17, 2011
Related Web Resources:
CalTrans
Car accidents, Nolo
More Blog Posts:
Woman Charged in Fatal Newport Beach Bicycle Accident Was Drunk and Texting, Say Authorities, California Injury Lawyers Blog, April 16, 2011
18-year-Old Struck in Orange, California Pedestrian Accident Falls to His Death on the 57 Freeway, California Injury Lawyers Blog, April 6, 2011
$18.3M California Traumatic Brain Injury Verdict Awarded to UC Davis Doctor Injured in Pedestrian Accident, California Injury Lawyers Blog, April 4, 2011
Contact our Anaheim injury lawyers today.
