Gayle Houghton Injured in Alleged DUI Fatal Accident on 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley
Gayle Houghton Hurt in Fatal Fountain Valley Crash on 405 Freeway near Euclid Street
Fountain Valley, California (April 3, 2019) – A woman was seriously injured in a deadly crash that left her 13-year-old boy dead on Saturday night in Fountain Valley, according to a local news source.
The 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.
Gayle Houghton Injured in Fatal Car Crash in Fountain Valley
Gayle was among the five occupants of the van. She was taken to UC Irvine Medical Center with six broken ribs and a fractured pelvis. Gayle’s Husband was also hospitalized at the hospital with head injuries.
Their 13-year-old boy died at the scene of the crash while their other two children were unhurt.
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.
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.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
Pacific Attorney Group could help you seek compensation for medical bills, pain, and income lost as a result of the negligence of a third party.
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