Amado Ventura Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 99 [Fresno, CA]

Amado Ventura Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 99 [Fresno, CA]
Amado Ventura Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 99 [Fresno, CA]

Wet Roads Factor in Fatal DUI Collision near Clinton Avenue

 
FRESNO, CA (December 1, 2019) – Police arrested Amado Ventura after a fatal DUI crash on Highway 99 on early Sunday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened near the Clinton Avenue exit at approximately 1:30 AM.
 
Reports showed that 22-year-old Amado Mendez Ventura of Madera drove off the roadway and struck three pedestrians who stood on the shoulder. At the time of the accident, the three victims got out of their vehicle after it veered into a concrete wall.
 
One man died in the incident. However, the name of the victim is not yet released. The conditions of the other pedestrians hit is unknown.
 
Ventura did not suffer injuries. However, his 28-year-old passenger is listed in critical condition.
 
Police are holding Ventura at the Fresno County jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter. In addition, policed charged him with DUI and driving without a valid license. In addition, the rain and wet roads possibly played a factor in the initial accident. However, an investigation is ongoing.


Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the victim during this devastating time.


If you lost a loved one in a DUI accident, contact the wrongful death lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Our team has over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We handle a variety of cases including personal injury, wrongful death, and disability. As a result, we know what it takes to win your case. To contact our offices, call (800) 674 7852 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced legal professional in your area. In addition, contact our office 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Above all, we believe you deserve the best legal representation and proper compensation for your pain and suffering.
 

 

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