(Buena Park, California) Last week, on October 14th, a vehicle slammed into a building at Rostrata Avenue and 8th street causing one woman to get trapped under the vehicle.
The woman had to be extracted from under the vehicle by the Orange County Fire Authorities. As a result, the victim sustained critical injuries. The vehicle that struck the building was a silver Sedan causing the first floor of that apartment to be completely destroyed. The two occupants in that vehicle were not injured and were shortly detained and released.
Legal Analysis on the Rostrata Avenue Building Accident
When a vehicle crashes into a property, oftentimes, investigators would review accident laws to determine what specific laws the driver violated. From there, they would also discuss consequences that the driver shall face.
Because the woman was trapped under the vehicle, it’s likely that she may face permanent injury. In this case, investigators will likely review California Vehicle Code 20001 (b) (2). This law discusses that anyone that causes a serious, permanent injury or death can face 2-4 years in a state prison. The driver may also have to pay a fine of $10,000.
It is possible that the driver was also driving under the influence. The driver may have been too impaired to differentiate a road and a property. Due to this case, investigators are likely to review California Vehicle Code 23152. This law specifically does not allow drivers to be under the influence of any alcoholic beverages, even driving with a 0.08% or more of BAC. If this was the case for the Sedan driver, then they have violated this law.
Advice to the Victim’s Family
If you were related to the woman affected by the Rostrata Avenue accident, please note that losing a loved one can be very difficult to navigate. Which is why it is important to reach out to your loved ones, or to a counselor for emotional support. If you are planning to take legal actions against the driver, speaking with an attorney in property collisions can help you get the justice your loved one deserves.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
