Marina, CA – Just before 6:30 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024, on Reservation Road near Crescent Avenue, 64-year-old pedestrian Lorenzo Alvarado Barron of Marina was struck and killed by a drunk driver, according to KSBW.
The driver, identified as 21-year-old Daniel Anthony Serrano of Salinas, remained at the scene with Barron and cooperated with authorities. Police investigations revealed that Serrano was driving with a blood alcohol content of over .08% at the time of the incident.
Barron suffered major injuries in the collision and was rushed to a trauma center. Despite efforts to save him, Barron succumbed to his injuries.
Serrano was subsequently arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail. He is currently held on $200,000 bail, facing charges related to the fatal collision.
Wrongful Death Claims
Even in cases where criminal charges are not brought to bear, families who have lost a loved one in a fatal collision may be able to file a wrongful death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver.
The compensation provided by a wrongful death claim can relieve the financial burdens created by medical expenses, burial costs, and the loss of income to support any dependents of the deceased.
Insurance companies will work to reduce any claim they cannot deny, which is where the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can prove invaluable by negotiating on behalf of victims and their families to ensure they receive proper compensation.
