Alejandro Sanchez Seriously Injured in Fatal Multi-Car Crash on Highway 99 in Selma
Alejandro Sanchez among 10 Hospitalized after Fatal Selma Car Accident on Highway 99 near Mountain View Avenue
Selma, California (May 12, 2020) – An 11-year-old Delhi girl was killed while several others were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Selma, according to authorities.
As per the police logs, the deadly crash transpired at about 1:20 p.m. May 10 on northbound Highway 99, just south of Mountain View Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol said a big rig, driven by Deudiel Ramirez, 60, of Dinuba, crashed into five vehicles, including a 2004 Lincoln Navigator operated by Alejandro Sanchez, 17, of Delhi, that had slowed down due to a construction in the area.
Ramirez’s truck was towing a trailer full of fruits when it caused the chain reaction. As a result of the crash impact, the big rig caught fire, said the police.
Fatal Traffic Accident on Highway 99 in Selma; Alejandro Sanchez Hospitalized
Ten among the fifteen people involved in the crash were transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The 11-year-old girl from Delhi was a passenger in the Navigator. She was declared dead at the scene. Her identity was not released.
Sanchez sustained moderate injuries, and his four passengers suffered major injuries. They were all from Delhi.
The driver of a 2020 Infinity QX60 and a passenger sustained major injuries. A 2017 GMC van driver suffered minor injuries.
Three passengers and a driver of a 1990 Toyota pickup were treated at the scene.
The driver of a Ford pickup was uninjured in the accident.
Ramirez stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
Intoxication was not believed to have contributed to the crash.
Traffic on northbound Highway 99 was stopped and diverted at Floral Avenue.
The crash remains under investigation.
When a car accident occurs, the responsible party will be required by law to compensate the victims for medical expenses, lost earnings, and future loss of earnings or medical care. In serious accidents, the responsible driver may be held accountable for paying non-economic damages, including emotional trauma, pain, and suffering.
Mark Shayani, the Managing Attorney at Pacific Attorney Group, says determining where liability lies is not direct and straightforward due to varying factors being involved and the fact that most people will want to avoid responsibility even when they were at fault. Additionally, the insurance companies that cover the car that will be found at fault will want to reduce the amounts to be offered as compensation to the lowest levels possible.
“It is of the utmost importance that you do not give any statements or admit fault if approached by the other driver’s insurance company. Anything you say could be used against you at a later date when the liability of the collision is determined.” Shayani said.
Mr. Shayani advises victims of car accidents or their family members to seek legal help from a seasoned attorney who can conduct an independent investigation and fight for their rights.
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