2 Dead in Contra Costa Accident on 80 Freeway
CONTRA COSTA, CA (October 5, 2020) – On Friday, Gearry Terry Brown Jr. and Gearry Brown Sr. died in a fiery crash on Interstate 80.
The incident took place on the 80 Freeway and San Pablo Dam Road in Contra Costa.
According to reports, one of the men died at the scene. Meanwhile, the other one succumbed to injuries at a local hospital.
The deceased was identified by the victim’s family members. The deceased were a father and son from Vallejo. 37-year-old Gearry Terry Brown Jr. drove the vehicle and 70-year-old father Gearry Brown Sr. rode as the passenger.
Several people stopped to free the father and son from the car accident and blazing vehicle. However, the fire grew bigger and hotter.
As of this time, the CHP hasn’t confirmed the identities of the victims. Moreover, they haven’t disclosed why the vehicle crashed into a cement wall at the overcrossing.
The fatal crash on the 80 Freeway remains under active investigation.
Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Gearry Terry Brown Jr. and Gearry Brown Sr.
Tragic Accidents in California
Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to a crash. The numbers are significantly higher for fatalities caused by a vehicle accident.
Grieving and handling legal claims don’t go hand in hand. That is why hiring an experienced attorney can provide you with peace of mind that you have a fighter in your corner.
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says, “The aftermath of unexpected accidents can make everything difficult for a family. The last thing most families want to tend to is paperwork, questions from insurance carriers or defense lawyers, and obtaining police reports. Having legal representation in the wake of a tragedy will provide your family with the space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one.”
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