Hemet, CA: 1 Killed, 1 Injured in DUI Car Crash on Florida Avenue Near Warren Road
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hemet DUI Car Accident on Florida Avenue Near Warren Road
Hemet, California (May 3, 2019) –One person was Killed and another sustained injuries in an alleged DUI collision in Hemet Wednesday night.
The accident, which was reported shortly after 9:00 p.m. May 1, occurred on Florida Avenue Near Warren Road.
The accident occurred when a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 25-year-old Faalele Rosemarie Patea hit the rear of Honda Civic which was slowing for a red light at the time. The initial report indicated that Patea was heading east on Florida Avenue at very high speed before the collision. A third vehicle was reported to have involved in the crash at the same time.
Two men in their 20s, riding in the Honda suffered injuries following the accident. They were transported to the hospital where one of them was pronounced dead. The second party was being treated for unspecified injuries. The identities of both the injured and deceased parties have not yet been disclosed to this time.
The police believed that Patea, a Moreno Valley residence was intoxicated at the time of the accident. She was arrested and charged for driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter.
The authorities are still gathering more information to come up with a final report about the leading cause of the accident.
We pass our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. A sudden loss of a loved one is a disheartening event and a great set back.
Traffic collisions are triggered by many factors including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, failure to observe traffic signs, bad weather, and ignorance of traffic laws.
One or several of these factors may have contributed to this collision. It is, therefore, necessary for the victim’s family to seek the services of a wrongful death attorney for the best legal representation.
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Contact our friendly staff at 1-800-358-9617 for a free consultation and a request for a police report on the incident.
