Guadalupe Aguilar Monreal and Saul Chavez Muniz Dead in Bakersfield DUI Accident, Jesus Moran Mendoza Arrested
Bakersfield, CA (February 01, 2021) – On Sunday, Guadalupe Aguilar Monreal, 46, and Saul Chavez Muniz, 52, died in a DUI crash on Union Avenue.
Moreover, police arrested 35-year-old Jesus Mendoza in connection to the crime.
Officers responded to the accident scene at about 2:17 a.m., at the intersection with Brundage Lane, which involved three vehicles.
Furthermore, authorities pronounced two adults dead at the scene.
Then, the rescuers rushed two others to local hospitals for major injury treatment. They are currently in critical condition.
BPD said the cause of the crash was determined to be a DUI driver.
Consequently, they arrested Mendoza on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, causing serious bodily injury.
Meanwhile, the police continue to investigate the deadly Union avenue accident.
On Tuesday, authorities charged Mendoza on two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and two DUI-related charges
Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the two deceased. Our hearts are with you in these trying times.
Following a Fatal DUI Crash
As the loved ones of the victims grieve this fatal crash, Sweet Lawyers do not want you to face the aftermath alone.
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
If a loved one has been involved in a fatal or serious accident, do not hesitate to call Sweet Lawyers for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. We want to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call our offices at (800) 674-7854 for a free consultation with a legal professional.