Ricardo Tavizon Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Avenue 272 near Mooney in Visalia
Ricardo Tavizon ID’d as DUI Driver in Fatal Visalia Car Accident on Avenue 272 near Mooney
Visalia, California (May 6, 2019) – A driver was arrested following a deadly crash that killed his passenger on Sunday afternoon in Visalia, according to the Visalia Police Department.
The crash took place at about 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, on Avenue 272 near Mooney.
According to the police, 21-year-old Ricardo Tavizon of Visalia was driving a 2001 gray Acura on Avenue 272 when he tried to cross Mooney and went into the path of a 2004 Chevy truck, which was heading northbound on Mooney.
One man was pinned in the rear passenger seat of the Acura after the crash.
Ricardo Tavizon Arrested after Deadly DUI Crash in Visalia
Firefighters responded to the scene and extricated the trapped man from the wreckage. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed, but police said he was in his 20’s and lived in Visalia.
Tavizon was arrested and booked into the Tulare County Jail for driving under the influence of drugs. Authorities said there were other passengers in the Acura, but they fled the scene before investigators got there.
The driver of the Chevy truck stopped at the scene and complied with investigators.
The incident is under investigation.
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.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal car accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
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