Driver Dies in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 [Los Alamos, CA]

Los Alamos, CA (December 21, 2023) – A 33-year-old male driver was killed and a 22-year-old male passenger from Oxnard was injured in a solo vehicle crash on Highway 101 Wednesday.

The fatal collision unfolded at around 9:38 a.m. on the southbound freeway north of Palmer Road.

According to the investigators, the driver drove into the center median and struck an Oak tree branch.

The impact of the collision caused the driver to hit his head on the driver’s side A-pillar and die.

Officers said the van continued to cross the southbound lanes and struck a fence before it finally stopped.

Luckily, the passenger was able to get out of the vehicle on his own. He was transported to Marion Regional Medical Center with head injuries.

In the meantime, officers are investigating this traffic accident. Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected as factors. 

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the crash on Highway 101. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured passenger a speedy recovery.

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Crash on Highway 101 Results in Fatality

Following the deadly crash on Highway 101, it is essential to make sure you are legally covered so you can grieve in peace.

Moreover, between 2020 and 2021, there was a 4.17% increase in road accident-related deaths on California roadways.

That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.

Moreover, it is helpful to know that each state has laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased.

These people are related to or depend financially on the deceased. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:

• Surviving spouses
• Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership)
• Children of the deceased
• Financial dependents, parents, and minors under the care of the deceased
• Personal representatives

We Encourage the Bereaved To Call Sweet Lawyers

So, to the loved ones of the deceased in the crash on Highway 101, reach out to our wrongful death lawyers. Let us help you discover if you are eligible to file a case on behalf of your departed loved one.

With 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident that we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our legal experts are here to guide you through a legal claim.

It is unbearable to mourn a loved one while dealing with the most granular legal affairs.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852 and let us help you get justice for your loved one.