Three men die in Coachella when car slams into tree
Three Coachella men were killed in the predawn hours Saturday when their vehicle crashed into a palm tree in the center median of a La Quinta street.
Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene, another died at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio.
A fourth occupant of the car was taken by helicopter to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
The initial investigation suggested that only one car was involved, and it was traveling at a high speed while heading eastbound on Avenue 52, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Alcohol was a factor in the accident, the department said in a release.
The Riverside County coroner identified the men who were killed as Eric Ceballos, 20; Orlando Diarte, 20, and Michael Garcia, 21. Garcia was driving, authorities said. All were residents of Coachella.
Cause of the Riverside County Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 21 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim 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 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 wrongful death claim.action also contributed to the crash.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
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