Irvine, CA: Woman Killed in Alleged DUI Crash on Main Street and Culver Drive
20-Year-Old Woman Killed in Irvine Car Accident on Main Street and Culver Drive
Irvine, California (August 24, 2020) – A woman was killed in an alleged DUI accident on Saturday night in Irvine, police said.
The deadly two-vehicle accident transpired at about 8:46 p.m., on August 22, at the intersection of Main Street and Culver Drive.
A witness told the police that a black Hyundai Elantra collided with a white Ford F-150, driven by a man, at the intersection.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash at Main Street and Culver Drive in Irvine
The woman was transported to Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, where she was pronounced dead. She was a passenger in the Hyundai.
The Ford’s driver, Antonio Calixto Navarrete, 40, of San Clemente, fled the scene. He was later arrested on suspicion of hit and run, DUI and murder.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Irvine Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team at 714-724-7000
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 without many difficulties.
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