Fatal Car Accident Reported in Antioch Area
Officials responded to a call of a fatal car accident in the Antioch area on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The motor vehicle collision occurred on Somersville Road at State Route 4 around 12:30 p.m.
Details on the Antioch Fatal Car Accident
According to a preliminary report, authorities were assisting a stranded driver when a vehicle was spotted speeding in the area. The car reportedly entered the intersection of Delta Fair Boulevard, veered into the oncoming traffic lane, and was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle traveling southbound on Somersville Road. The impact of the collision propelled the first car into another vehicle also traveling south on Somersville.
Four parties were injured in the multi-vehicle crash, while one other passed away at the scene. The Antioch Police Department (Antioch PD) identified the injured parties as a 22-year-old woman, 40-year-old man, 56-year-old woman, and 73-year-old man, all of Antioch. The decedent was identified as 67-year-old Bezunesh Sendeku of Antioch, a passenger in one of the three vehicles involved in the crash. Additional details on the crash were not immediately available.
Losing a Loved One in a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
The loss of a loved one is always devastating regardless of the circumstances. But the grief from the loss may be compounded by anger and frustration when that loved one’s life was taken away because of someone else’s negligence. Fortunately, California law protects surviving family members by giving them the right to bring a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money can undo the pain from losing a close relative, the case may hold negligent parties financially accountable for damages incurred. It may also offer a sense of justice that survivors rightfully deserve.
Under the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60, specific surviving family members may seek recovery of damages incurred. The surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children generally have priority when it comes to filing a claim. This is then followed by the putative spouse, parents, stepchildren, and putative spouse’s children if such parties are nonexistent and they can prove they were dependent upon the deceased.
For a wrongful death case to be successful, it must be proven through compelling evidence that the crash resulting in death was the direct result of another party or entity’s failure to take action or negligence. A person may be considered negligent in situations where they would fail to act in the same way a reasonable individual would. In cases where the government entity failed in the design and maintenance of the public roadway in which the accident occurred or a vehicle fails to meet federal safety guidelines, it may be appropriate to bring a wrongful death action against the municipality or automaker. For details on how to find the best Antioch wrongful death attorney to handle your case, watch the video below.
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Wrongful Death Lawyer in Antioch
I’m Ed Smith, an Antioch wrongful death lawyer. Nothing is as painful as the unexpected and devastating loss of a loved one. When a beloved relative loses their life because of someone else’s negligent actions, consider reaching out to an attorney experienced in handling wrongful death cases. A compassionate and dedicated lawyer can work diligently to hold at-fault parties financially accountable for a family member’s death. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers at (925) 428-5220 or (800) 404-5400. We are available anytime to go over the details of your loss and provide free, friendly advice on how to move forward.
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