24-Year-Old Tustin Resident Arrested after Suspected DUI crash on 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley
Boy Killed, Tustin Driver Arrested after Fountain Valley Crash on 405 Freeway
Fountain Valley, California (April 1, 2019) – Police arrested a Tustin resident on suspicion of DUI following a deadly multi-vehicle collision that left a boy dead Saturday night in Fountain Valley, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The fatal crash happened at about 10:50 p.m. Saturday, March 30 on the 405 Freeway near Euclid Street.
According to the CHP, a 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan occupied by a family of five was stopped in the northbound HOV lane on 405 Freeway when the driver of a black 2014 Toyota Tacoma failed to see the vehicle and rear-ended it. The Toyota was then hit in the rear by a 2019 Toyota Tacoma.
The boy, aged between 10 and 12, was among the five occupants of the van. He was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The other occupants were hospitalized with moderate to major injuries.
Driver Arrested after Fatal Car Crash in Fountain Valley
The Toyota driver, a 24-year-old Tustin resident, sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was placed under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The occupants of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma were treated for minor injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal car accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
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