Elliott Uhrich of Murrieta Dies in Vehicle Crash on Interstate 215 [Murrieta, CA]

Elliott Uhrich Killed, Angel Pineda Injured in Murrieta Crash

Murrieta, CA (December 07, 2021) – On Monday, 75-year-old Elliott Uhrich of Murrieta died, while 47-year-old Angel Pineda, also of Murrieta, sustained injuries in a vehicle crash on Interstate 215.

The fatal crash happened at about 5:40 p.m. near Clinton Keith Road.

Reports said that Uhrich was in a medical supply van driven by Pineda. They were in the No. 3 lane of the freeway, traveling at about 60 mph.

Pineda encountered slowing traffic and applied the vehicle’s brakes. However, the vehicle veered to the right shoulder.

At the same time, a 2009 Nissan Maxima occupied by a 30-year-old Temecula man was parked on the shoulder.

The van driven by Pineda struck the Nissan’s left rear.

As a result, Uhrich, who was in the rear of the van, sustained serious injuries.

Immediately, the rescuers took Uhrich to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where he died nearly five hours later.

Meanwhile, rescuers took Pineda to Rancho Springs Medical Center in Temecula, wherein he was treated for minor injuries and was released.

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Sweet Lawyers know how painful it is to lose a loved one in a fatal crash. Thus, our sincere condolences go out to the loved ones of Elliott Uhrich.

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Dealing With Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash

Assigning blame is usually one of the last things you would do in a time of a devastating loss. However, the bereaved must know that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit which can be the first step towards closure.

“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of those impacted in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Although nothing can un-do injuries and trauma, we strive to secure the future of our clients, protecting them from further losses,” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.

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