(Santa Clarita, California) Authorities confirmed the deceased victim of the mutli-vehicle traffic collision in Santa Clarita was 50-year-old Christina Burbano Jeffery.
According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the collision occurred on Tuesday, at approximately 12:15 p.m. near Soledad Canyon Road and Rainbow Glen Drive. Witnesses say that a driver was traveling the wrong way on Soledad Canyon Road before the fatal collision.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that two people were also affected and taken to the hospital with one in critical condition. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Perspective of the Santa Clarita Four Vehicle Crash
Investigators may review violations of California Vehicle Code § 23103 as it discusses that if a person drives in an off street parking facility while disregarding the safety of others or property, would be guilty of recklessly driving. This may correlate with the collision, because the driver who allegedly drove the wrong way may have had the intentions of disregarding others safety.
California Vehicle Code § 23103 (C) discusses that unless proved otherwise, a person convicted with the offense of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for at least 5 days or 90 days.The person can also be fined with at least $145 up to $1,000 or face both imprisonment and a fine.
If alcohol played a factor in the collision which may be the case if the driver was driving the wrong way, investigators may look at California Vehicle Code § 23152(a). This law prohibits driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. Driving under the influence can cause drivers to do the exact opposite of what is required when driving on a highway or street. You become less careful with your surroundings, putting others in danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 30% of traffic fatalities are due to impaired drivers and the leading cause of preventable accidents in traffic fatalities.
Advice to the Family
If your loved ones were involved in this collision, do not hesitate to reach out to family and friends for comfort during this difficult time. If your loved one was the deceased victim, contacting the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office can help you with receiving any information about the fatal collision.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
