Adalberto Mendez Dies, Raul Mendez Injured in DUI Crash on Highway 1 [Bloomfield, CA]

Highway 1 Fiery DUI Crash Kills Adalberto “Beto” Mendez

 
Bloomfield, CA (April 17, 2021) – On April 10, Adalberto “Beto” Mendez died while his brother Raul Mendez was severely injured in a DUI crash on Highway 1.
 
The fatal crash took place at around 11:30 P.M.
 
The brothers were southbound on Highway 1, traveling home from work. Just then their Nissan Frontier crashed with a northbound Dodge truck driven by 47-year-old Joseph Mantua of Bodega Bay.
 
The two cars blocked the highway, north of Valley Ford Road after the accident.
 
Minutes later, a third driver came from the south in a Ford Ranger and failed to stop in time. 25-year-old Winter Nason of Santa Rosa struck the side of the Dodge before it rear-ended the Nissan.
 
Furthermore, the Nissan was consumed by flames. Beto Mendez, the Nissan driver, was unable to get out of the vehicle.
 
Raul Mendez was able to get out of the vehicle but was severely burned. His family said he went into surgery a day or so later.
 
Moreover, authorities are investigating whether the fire started after the first or second crash.
 
Officers arrested Mantua and Nason on suspicion of driving under the influence.
 
They took Mantua to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major but non-fatal injuries.
 
Here is the brothers’ GoFundMe link.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Adalberto “Beto” Mendez. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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When to File a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this tragic accident, Sweet Lawyers wants you to know that you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Truly, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in a DUI crash, you may also recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If your loved one died in a DUI crash, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a fatal road accident. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.