(Pasadena, CA) A tragic collision on the 134 in Pasadena claimed the life of William Yost, a 31-year-old. A second person reportedly passed away at the hospital, but they have not yet been identified.
The crash occurred around 8:10 a.m. on Sunday, January 5. It happened at North San Rafael Avenue when a vehicle entered from the off-ramp and drove the wrong way in the westbound lanes.
California Highway Patrol reported that a white sedan, a silver minivan, and two other vehicles were involved. At least one of the vehicles burst into flames.
Paramedics took three people to a trauma center. Yost was tragically killed at the scene.
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Liability in a Pasadena Car Accident
A driver who recklessly operates a vehicle and in doing so causes another person’s death can be held liable for vehicular manslaughter.
Because the motorist in this case was recklessly driving their vehicle the wrong way on the freeway, they will likely be charged with felony vehicular manslaughter.
It’s unclear at this time if the motorist was impaired, but if they were, the charges and consequences would likely be worse.
