Paramount, CA (December 18, 2023) A rollover crash in Paramount left 25-year-old Jose Contreras deceased on Sunday, December 17th. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred on the Long Beach (710) Freeway around 5:15 a.m.
The fatal collision took place on the southbound freeway, just east of Alondra Boulevard, according to officers. The driver, identified as Jose Contreras, was driving what officers believe to have been a Toyota Sedan. For reasons unknown, he lost control and the vehicle overturned.
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Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found the overturned vehicle with an unresponsive Contreras inside. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers issued a SigAlert and ended up closing all of the southbound lanes on the (710) Freeway. The vehicle involved in the crash had to be towed from the scene and officers investigated the area to try and determine exactly what happened. They are still unsure as to why Contreras lost control, nor do they know what caused the vehicle to flip. They are currently investigating in an attempt to discover what exactly took place on the Long Beach (710) Freeway in Paramount that day.
Liability In Huntington Beach Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Paramount Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jose Contreras during this time of loss. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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