Fountain Valley, CA (December 3, 2024) A woman was tragically killed in a collision on Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street on Monday. It happened around 10 p.m.
An arson crime was reported to police around 7:30 p.m. that evening, prompting them to visit a home and seek the suspect. Officers then found the suspect’s unoccupied vehicle, and around 10 p.m., they saw the suspect get in the car, a Dodge Ram.
The suspect saw that the police were behind him, sped up, and prompted a high-speed chase. Soon after, the suspect collided with a BMW X3 at the intersection.
Three people in the BMW were rushed to the hospital. One victim, 25-year-old Hong Ngoc Nguyen, was tragically pronounced deceased while en route to the trauma center. She had been visiting from another country, City News Service reported. The suspect was hospitalized in serious condition, but has been arrested. As for the other two BMW passengers, one is stable while the other is in critical condition.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is an extraordinarily difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any questions about navigating the legal process surrounding this situation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We are here day and night, ready to ease the burden of this overwhelming and terrible event.
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Liability In a Fountain Valley Car Accident
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.
