(Moreno Valley, CA) Two Moreno Valley residents were killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash on Friday, January 24. One, Ancelmo Sanchez, 39, was a passenger in one of the cars. The other was a 31-year-old pedestrian named Luis Lopez. Three other people sustained serious injuries.
The crash occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Ironwood Avenue and Heacock Street.
Deputies arrived at the scene and found an Infinity and a Mercedes that were involved in the collision. Sanchez had been a passenger in the Mercedes.
The drivers of both vehicles and a passenger in the Infinity were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Two pedestrians, one being Lopez, were struck when the collision caused the Mercedes to hit them.
Lopez was rushed to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The other pedestrian was not injured.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
We at Accident News Now offer our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victims. We know this is a heart-wrenching loss. If you or someone you know was affected by this incident, please feel free to give us a call anytime. We have a team of legal experts who can help you navigate this terrible situation and answer any questions you may have.
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Liability in a Moreno Valley Car Accident
It’s unclear what caused this accident at this time, but speeding is a top factor in causing car accidents. Speeding, as all motorists are aware, is a surefire way to make driving more dangerous for you, your passengers, and the cars around you.
California has what is called its “basic speed law,” which is a very straightforward law that says motorists must always drive at a “reasonable” speed based on road conditions. The law reads:
“No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.”
Always make sure to follow the speed limit, and adjust your speed based on road conditions, weather conditions, and any other unusual factors. Getting to your destination a little bit faster is not worth the risk of speeding.
