Fresno, CA – According to KSEE, early Sunday, February 18, 2024, a solo-vehicle crash near McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard injured three and killed a fourth now identified as 17-year-old Ramiro Martinez of Fresno.
Just before 4 AM, the vehicle was speeding eastbound on McKinley Avenue when the driver lost control shortly after crossing Golden State Boulevard. It then left the road, crossed a set of railroad tracks, crashed through a telephone pole, and stopped after colliding with a tree.
Authorities have not yet released what they believe may have caused the crash.
Wrongful Death Claims in Single-Vehicle Collisions
The compensation provided by a wrongful death claim can help relieve grieving families of the financial burdens associated with the loss of a loved one in a vehicular fatality, addressing medical expenses, burial costs, and even the loss of income to support dependents of the deceased.
In some circumstances, investigations can reveal that some portion of the liability for a single-vehicle collision might fall upon other drivers in the vicinity of the accident or even unsafe roadway structures. Working through the particulars of liability to help those who have lost a loved one find proper compensation for their loss is one of the many services a personal injury attorney can provide.
Once liability has been established, a personal injury attorney can also negotiate on behalf of the victim with insurance companies, who will always seek to minimize the payout for any claim they cannot deny.
