Mike Rivera-Aguilar Injured in Fatal Multi-Car Accident on 15 Freeway in Temecula
Mike Rivera-Aguilar Among 3 Injured in Temecula Crash on Interstate 15 Freeway near Rancho California Road
Temecula, California (June 5, 2019) – One of three people who were injured Tuesday morning in a traffic accident that also left one person dead in Temecula has been identified as Mike Rivera-Aguilar, 38.
The fatal crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 on Interstate 15 Freeway near Rancho California Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by Javier Caldera, 25, of Auburn, Washington, was traveling on the southbound Interstate 15 Freeway at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a 2015 Nissan Altima operated by Janet Genao, 44, of Murrieta.
The force of the impact created a chain reaction effect that involved a Chevrolet S-10 Pickup truck, a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 2017 Tesla Model S and a 2017 Toyota Camry. As a result of the crash, the Chevrolet S-10 Pickup truck drifted off the freeway and crashed into a parking structure near Temecula City Hall.
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Genao was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rivera-Aguilar, who was the driver of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, was taken to a hospital with major injuries. Two other people, a 55-year-old Irvine man in the Tesla Model S and a 35-year-old man of Brandon, Mississippi, sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital.
A 50-year-old El Cajon man in the Toyota Camry escaped uninjured.
Caldera was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. He was not injured in the crash.
An investigation into the crash.
Pacific Attorney Group wishes Mike Rivera-Aguilar a quick recovery.
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 has been injured in a traffic accident due to another person’s negligence, then the responsible party should be held accountable. At Pacific Attorney Group, our attorneys are highly skilled and have years of experience in dealing with such cases as personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death. To find out more, call us today for a free consultation.
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What to Do Immediately after a Car Accident
Car accidents happen very fast leaving the motorist without much time to make decisions. However, actions a motorist takes after the collision are important in ensuring the safety of their passengers and other motorists. Drivers are encouraged to take the following actions after the crash.
- Stay at the scene of the accident. However, the vehicle should be moved safely away from traffic to avoid more possible collisions.
- Check on the safety of the passengers and other drivers and promptly notify the authorities.
- Exchange vital information with the other drivers. If possible, exchange contacts with witnesses.
- Take photos of the damage to your car.
- Contact your insurance company immediately. You are encouraged to disclose all the vital information as truthfully as possible.
- Keep all the medical records and keep track of all the related expenses.
