Dayalin Gutierrez Killed in Highway 132 Accident in Vernalis
Dayalin Gutierrez Among 2 Killed in Vernalis Car Crash on Highway 132 near River and McCracken Roads
Vernalis, California (September 9, 2020) – Dayalin Gutierrez, 10, was among two people killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Vernalis in San Joaquin County.
The deadly accident happened at around 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 7, on Highway 132 between River and McCracken roads.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Cecilia Delgadillo, 29, of Oakland, was driving a green 2001 Honda Civic eastbound on Highway 132 at an unknown speed and was trying to pass traffic when she drifted into the westbound lane.
The Honda reportedly turned sharply to the right and went onto the south shoulder of the road before it spun counterclockwise.
The Honad then went back across both lane and was struck by a westbound white 2000 Ford E-350 van driven by Luis C. Chicas, 46, of Redwood City.
Deadly Two-Car Crash on Highway 132 in Vernalis
Delgadillo and her front-seat passenger, Gutierrez, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other juvenile passengers in the Honda, aged 2 and 8, suffered major injuries.
Chicas was transported to San Joaquin General Hospital in French Camp with major injuries while his passenger, Irvin Z. Medina, 34, of Redwood City, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.
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