Two alleged drunken drivers hit each other and then plowed into a construction crew, killing two road workers, on the 405 (San Diego) Freeway in the South Bay early Sunday morning.

The workers were identified as Ramon Lopez, 56, of Chino Hills and Ricardo Zamora, 58, of Winchester in Riverside County, said Coroner’s Lt. Cheryl MacWillie.

Paramedics rushed a third worker to Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center with minor to moderate injuries, said California Highway Patrol Officer Dion Conley. The crash was reported to the CHP at 3:35 a.m.

The two workers were employed by a contracting firm under Caltrans supervision, and their bodies were still at the scene at mid-morning.

CHP officers said a blue Ford Explorer driven by Yocio Jonathan Gomez, 33, of Norwalk, smashed into the rear of a black Lexus RX-350 SUV driven by Stephan Christopher Caserta, 43, of Playa Vista, Conley said.

“As it turns out, one of the motorists (Caserta) was slowing down as he saw the construction site. He was rear-ended by the other motorist, which caused them both to drive into the construction zone,” said CHP Officer Ed Jacobs.

The sport utility vehicle spun out control, forcing him to strike the three workers. Gomez’s car overturned on its roof.

Paramedics rushed both drivers to hospitals, where both were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. “And there’s a lot of charges we can affix to that (charge),’ Conley said.

The medical conditions of Gomez and Caserta were not immediately known.

The northbound 405 remained closed at the South Bay Curve until about 2 p.m. as the CHP Major Accident Investigation Team surveyed the wrecks. The incomplete repaving job was also completed, CHP officers at the scene said.

“At the time of the closure the number one and the HOV lanes were the only lanes open’ on the northbound 405 near the Artesia Boulevard off ramp,” Conley said.

Cause of the 405 Crash

While this devastating Los Angeles County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Los Angeles County personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.

Liability for  Wrongful Death and Serious Injuries in Car Accidents

Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced Los Angeles automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.

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