Chico Driver Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Collision
On Saturday, April 20, 2019, a woman from Chico was placed under arrest on charges of manslaughter after she was involved in a local car accident. Authorities of California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the accident left one person with fatal injuries. The fatally injured individual was identified a by Butte County officials a day earlier as Virgil Santos, a 64-year-old man from Chico. My condolences are sent out to Mr. Santos’ loved ones as they are enduring this difficult period of time.
Crash Information
The accident happened at around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Chico woman had been driving on East Avenue in Chico in a black 2007 Toyota Prius heading toward the intersection of Marigold Avenue. Police say that the woman was driving at a high rate of speed. At the same time, Mr. Santos and his wife were driving northbound on Marigold in their 2019 Honda Accord.
Santos reportedly stopped his vehicle at a red light inside of the left-hand turn lane at the East Avenue/Marigold intersection. When the light turned Green, Santos let cross traffic pass before attempting to turn left to enter the westbound lane of East Avenue. Officers reported that the Toyota sped through the red light at the East Avenue/Marigold intersection and struck the left-hand side of the front of the Accord. After this, the Toyota careened into a third vehicle before it finally stopped on the northern curbside of East Avenue.
Response
When responders arrived at the crash site, they discovered that Mr. and Mrs. Santos were both seriously injured. The couple was rushed to the Enloe Medical Center for immediate care. Tragically, Mr. Santos passed away in hospital custody. Updates on Mrs. Santos’ condition have not been reported.
The driver of the Toyota was also significantly injured. She was taken to Enloe hospital for treatment. At the hospital, police placed her under arrest for driving under the influence leading to fatal injuries. According to reports, the Chico Police Department (CPD) Major Accident Investigation Team is still investigating the crash.
Calling an Attorney
Losing a person that you love is a tragedy and the emotional impact of a fatal crash often leaves people feeling devastated. Learning to cope with your grief can take a long time and the process looks different for almost everybody. However, liable parties usually don’t suffer from the same feelings and are quick to start defending themselves from financial responsibility. For this reason, it is important to contact a Chico wrongful death lawyer as soon as you can after a fatal accident. Knowing that your case is in the hands of an experienced professional means that you can focus on the important task of healing after enduring such a tragic event.
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Chico Wrongful Death Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Chico wrongful death lawyer. Dealing with the effects of a fatal car accident can be very hard for families. If your life has been changed by a crash, please call my office at (800) 404-5400 or (530) 392-9400 and speak with me so I can give you free, friendly advice.
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