Fresno, CA – According to The Fresno Bee, 19-year-old Tristin Castro of Fresno was killed early Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, when the car he was driving overturned and caught fire in southwest Fresno.
The accident, which occurred around 2:30 AM near North and Elm Avenues, also left two passengers injured.
Officers arrived at the scene to find a Chevrolet Camaro engulfed in flames after it had rolled over. Inside the vehicle were three men, including the driver, Castro, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two passengers, whose names have not been released, were pulled from the wreckage and transported to Community Regional Medical Center. Authorities reported that their injuries were moderate, and they are expected to recover.
The Fresno Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash to determine its cause. Lt. Henry Garcia III stated that it remains unclear if alcohol or other factors contributed to the accident.
The area near North and Elm Avenues, surrounded by a mix of industrial buildings and residential neighborhoods, was cordoned off for several hours Saturday morning as investigators worked to piece together the events leading to the collision.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Fresno Police Department as the investigation continues.
Single-Vehicle Collisions and Passenger Liability
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility.
California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages. A personal injury attorney can play a critical role in sorting through these details to help victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.
Driver liability insurance covers both those outside the vehicle and passengers inside. While it can be emotionally difficult to file a Personal Injury claim against someone close to the victim, the financial challenges after an accident can be overwhelming.
A skilled personal injury attorney can help families pursue proper compensation for their loss by handling these legal complexities and negotiating with insurance companies, who always try to reduce payouts on claims they cannot deny.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
