Fremont, CA — A fatal collision on northbound Interstate 680 in Fremont early Tuesday morning, August 20, 2024, resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man from Los Banos, according to KRON.
The crash occurred around 6:30 AM, near Vargas Road. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers arrived at the scene to find a GMC Sierra on its roof, with the driver partially ejected and partially trapped inside. Despite emergency efforts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident also involved a big rig driven by a 45-year-old man from Union City, who was not injured. According to the CHP, the GMC Sierra rear-ended the big rig, then collided with a tree and a light pole before flipping over.
The CHP is continuing its investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
