(Long Beach, CA) An 11th Street DUI crash killed 37-year-old Roberto Barraza in a motorcycle accident at an intersection in Long Beach.
On Saturday, August 30, at 9:01 p.m., the 11th Street DUI crash occurred. According to the Long Beach Police Department, it happened at the intersection of 11th Street and Redondo Avenue.
Investigators said Barraza rode a 2010 KTM motorcycle southbound on Redondo Avenue when a 2006 Toyota Sequoia entered the intersection. The Sequoia traveled eastbound on 11th Street at the time of the collision. The impact threw Barraza onto the roadway. Long Beach Fire crews arrived shortly after and attempted to help him. Despite their efforts, paramedics pronounced Roberto Barraza dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the Sequoia’s driver as 33-year-old Frank Andrade Jr. of Long Beach. They said he stayed at the site and spoke with officers. Police arrested Andrade for suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Officials set his bail at $101,781. The investigation into the 11th Street DUI crash continues as detectives seek additional witnesses.
Legal Opinion on the 11th Street DUI Collision
The DUI crash that killed Roberto Barraza raises serious criminal and civil issues. California law treats driving under the influence very harshly, especially when a death results.
California Vehicle Code 23152 prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If investigators confirm Andrade’s impairment, then he violated this law. Since the crash resulted in a death, a more severe charge applies. California Penal Code 191.5(a) makes it a felony to commit gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. This carries the possibility of state prison.
In addition to criminal charges, civil laws give Barraza’s family rights. California Vehicle Code 20001 requires any driver in a crash involving injury or death to stop and provide aid. Andrade did stay and cooperate, but his impairment still created liability. Police also evaluate speed. California Vehicle Code 22350, the Basic Speed Law, requires drivers to travel at speeds safe for conditions. Even without proof of speeding, impairment alone shows negligence.
The family of Barraza also has remedies under civil law. California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 allows close relatives to file a wrongful death claim. This claim can recover funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and the emotional loss of a loved one.
What the Family Can Do
The Barraza family can pursue both justice and financial accountability. The criminal case against Andrade will move forward, but it does not provide compensation for the family’s losses. A wrongful death attorney can file a civil claim on their behalf. This claim can seek damages for funeral costs, loss of income Roberto would have provided, and the emotional impact of losing him so suddenly.
The family should also obtain the police report, speak with witnesses, and secure any traffic camera footage near 11th Street and Redondo Avenue. Acting quickly will help preserve evidence and strengthen their case. While nothing can undo this tragedy, legal action can provide financial stability and a measure of justice.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is a difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this horrible incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
