Ernie Hernandez Jr. Killed in Train Crash on Indio Boulevard and Monroe Street [Indio, CA]

1 Dead in Indio Train Accident on Indio Boulevard

 
INDIO, CA (August 3, 2020) – On Saturday, the authorities identified 28-year-old Ernie Hernandez Jr. as the victim of the train crash on Indio Boulevard.
 
At around 12:05 a.m., a Southern Pacific train struck Ernie Hernandez Jr. on the railroad tracks north of Indio Boulevard, east of Monroe Street.
 
Unfortunately, authorities declared him dead minutes later, said the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.
 
The Union Pacific Police Department currently handles the investigation into this tragic incident.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ernie Hernandez Jr.

California Train Accidents and Wrongful Deaths

 
Pedestrian fatalities continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians were killed in 2018 than in any other year since 1990.
 
“I think the misconception is that when a loved one passes away, the insurance company will admit any liability at all and offer all of the funds available,” says Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
Insurance companies will try to save money, even if it means not fully compensating a family for the wrongful death of a loved one. When a family retains an attorney immediately, it gives them space to grieve their loss, while their attorney works to obtain the highest restitution possible.
 
In the face of such tragedy, it is important to make sure your family is taken care of. If you want strong legal representation to advocate on your loved one’s behalf, contact Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. When someone dies in a train accident, the children, parents, or guardians of the deceased have the right to file a claim. We are a wrongful death case law group that aims to do right by your loved one. Additionally, we’re determined to get you the best settlement while you work on healing and recovering. Call us today for a 100% free case evaluation. Above all, we believe your loved one deserves proper justice.