Fernando Alanis-Jimenez Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Mormon Emigrant Trail [El Dorado County, CA]

El Dorado County, CA (June 30, 2022) – On June 18, Fernando Alanis-Jimenez, 35, died, while Thomas Yearnshaw, 76, of Carson City, NV, sustained injuries in an accident on Mormon Emigrant Trail.

The authorities responded to the crash scene before 4:56 p.m. west of State Route 88 and east of Alder Creek Road.

According to the authorities, Alanis-Jimenez was a passenger in a pickup that stopped on the north shoulder of Mormon Emigrant Trail. 

He got out of the truck when a 2006 Toyota 4-Runner SUV driven by Yearnshaw crashed into him and the truck he was riding in. 

Officers say Yearnshaw’s vehicle crossed over the double-yellow lines and collided with Alanis-Jimenez and the truck.

Sadly, Fernando Alanis-Jimenez lost his life at the scene. The authorities rushed Yearnshaw to Marshall Hospital with minor injuries.

In the meantime, the authorities are investigating the traffic collision west of State Route 88. Officers do not consider DUI as a factor in the incident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the loved ones of Fernando Alanis-Jimenez. May the bereaved find peace in this time of sorrow.

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California’s road accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

According to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in a traffic accident during their life.

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