Gloria Barajas and Brenda Quinonez Dies in Head-on Crash on Road 56 [Reedley, CA]

Blake Thomas Benham Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Road 56

Reedley, CA(December 5, 2023) On Sunday evening, 55-year-old Gloria Barajas and 35-year-old Brenda Quinonez were killed o a head-on crash on Road 56.

According to the CHP, the fatal DUI crash happened Road 56 and Avenue 430.

Reports say that a white Ford F-150, driven by 43-year-old Blake Thomas Benham, the Principal of Kennedy Elementary School in Dinuba, crossed onto the opposite lane and collided head-on with a blue Nissan SUV carrying 4 people.

Officials say that the collision killed Barajas and her daughter Quinonez, while the 2 other occupants of the Nissan suffered serious injuries. CHP says that Benham suffered minor injuries.

CHP arrested Benham for DUI and is facing vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI charges.

Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved families of Gloria Jamie Barajas and Brenda Quinonez. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the other injured parties a quick recovery.

The Aftermath of the Fatal DUI Crash on Road 56

Dealing with a loved one’s sudden and tragic death is indeed painful. It would certainly take a lot of time to recover from this loss.

However, the worst part to consider is when the death was a result of other people’s negligence much like in the deadly head-on crash on Road 56.

Additionally, 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.

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

These people are those who are related to or depend financially on the person who died. 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.
• These people can differ from state to state.

What Can the Families of Gloria Barajas and Brenda Quinonez Do?: Let Sweet Lawyers Help You Recover

Reach out to our wrongful death lawyers if you lost a loved one in an incident similar to the head-on crash on Road 56. Let us help you discover if you can file a case on behalf of your departed loved one.

Furthermore, 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 during your legal battle.

Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 and let us help you get justice for your family. Our consultation is free and confidential.