Aden Uriostegui Dies in Pedestrian DUI Crash on Tustin Street [Orange, CA]

Aden Uriostegui of Orange Struck and Killed, Sitani Pinomi Arrested for DUI

 
Orange, CA (May 20, 2021) – On Wednesday, 19-year-old Aden Uriostegui of Orange died and police arrested Sitani Pinomi in a DUI pedestrian crash on Tustin Street.
 
The fatal accident took place at about 10 p.m. at the Heim Avenue intersection, wherein Pinomi allegedly ran a red light and showed signs of impairment.
 
Apparently, Uriostegui was returning home from his job at Starbucks. He crossed the street with the right of way in a crosswalk when an F-250 Ford pickup struck him.
 
As a result, Uriostegui died at the accident scene.
 
Officers arrested Pinomi without bail on suspicion of vehicular murder.
 
Meanwhile, officers said Pinomi’s license was suspended due to a prior DUI. He was convicted in 2007 of driving under the influence in Los Angeles County.
 
Similarly, the prior DUI conviction can be used by prosecutors to upgrade charges from vehicular manslaughter to second-degree murder.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sympathies to the loved ones of Aden Uriostegui. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.

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What Should the Loved Ones Do?

 
Moreover, it is clear now more than ever that one person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. This is quite common in accidents that result in fatality.
 
Thus, it is indeed crucial that the loved ones of Aden Uriostegui become aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit
 
A wrongful death claim is a claim brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death, either through negligence or as a result of some intentional action. Additionally, it holds the party responsible for your loved one’s passing accountable.
 
Depending on the type of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars.
 
That is why having legal representation can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.
 
So, call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852. Our lawyers will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.