All four people killed in a high-speed collision on state Route 67 between Poway and Ramona Friday morning have now been identified, officials with the Medical Examiner’s Office said Saturday.

Killed in the 10 a.m. crash on the rural highway just south of Rockhouse Road were 20-year-old Alexander Antonio Sebastiano of Poway, Madhu Manoharan, 34, of San Diego, 78-year-old Harold Eugene West and Josefina De Dios West, 74, both of San Ysidro.

Sebastiano was driving a Chevrolet Silverado north at high speed when for unknown reasons he lost control of the truck and crossed the double yellow lines where he slammed into a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla heading south, the California Highway Patrol said.

Sebastiano and his passenger Manoharan died at the scene. Preliminary reports said Manoharan was sitting in the front seat, however, the Medical Examiner stated he was riding in the back seat. CHP officer Brian Pennings said Saturday the investigation is ongoing and many details continue to be sorted out.

A woman said to be also riding in the back seat of the truck suffered moderate injuries and was hospitalized. Her name was not released.

Harold West was driving the Camry and Josefina West was his front seat passenger. They also both died before they could be taken to a hospital.

A 24-year-old Ramona woman and a 5-year-old girl riding in the Corolla also were injured and taken to a hospital to be treated for moderate injuries, authorities said.

Cause of the State Route 67 Crash

According to the information provided by news sources, the driver of the pickup truck may be at fault for traveling a high rate of speed along Highway 67. The cause of the May 25 crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol .  While it is uncertain whether excessive speed, driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer.  An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s  family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible  accident.

Automobile Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on May 25 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a  wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

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