Head-on Collision in Menifee leaves one dead
On Friday April 5, 2013, at about 5:19 pm, officers from the Menifee Police Department were dispatched to Antelope Road and Scott Road in the city of Menifee, reference a major traffic collision call.
Deputies arrived within three minutes and located the traffic collision on Antelope Road north of Scott Road. The Menifee Traffic Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed a Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Antelope Road. The vehicle crossed over the center lane and sideswiped a Hyundi Accent. This collision caused the southbound vehicle to lose control and collide with a second vehicle, (a Honda Civic) head-on. Two additional vehicles traveling northbound collided into each other while attempting to avoid the head-on collision.
The female juvenile driver of the Honda Civic was critically injured and transported to a regional hospital. The female adult driver of the Hyundi was also transported to a regional hospital and was pronounced deceased upon arrival. The female adult driver of the second Honda Civic was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The additional two drivers were uninjured. The identities of the drivers are withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Cause of the Menifee Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victims who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death 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 wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 5 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim in would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced 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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