Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan Killed in Highway 35 DUI Crash [San Mateo County, CA]

San Mateo County, CA (July 4, 2023) – On June 21, Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan lost their lives following a Highway 35 DUI crash.

51-year-old James Worthington of Woodside had dinner and drinks on June 21 with his two friends, Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan, at Alice’s Restaurant, on Highway 35, also known as Skyline Boulevard.

The three men got into Worthington’s sedan and drove on the winding boulevard at speeds of about 90 mph. As a result, Worthington lost control of the vehicle in the area of Reids Roost Road and crashed head-on into a tree and the vehicle caught fire.

Witnesses of the accident pulled Worthington, who was unconscious, out of the vehicle. He was rushed to Stanford Hospital with broken ribs and other injuries.

Unfortunately, Keating and McGuigan were both declared dead at the scene.

At the hospital, officers said the smell of alcohol on Worthington, whose blood alcohol content was at .10% three-and-a-half hours after the crash. The authorities arrested Worthington for two counts of vehicular manslaughter and other charges for alleged drunk driving.

Worthington made his first court appearance on Friday to face the charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI and pleaded not guilty.

Worthington remains in custody on $1 million bail and is scheduled to return to court on August 4 for a preliminary hearing.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Traffic Accidents Happens Every Minute

Did you know that a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident every 2 minutes? Emergency units receive road accident report every 57 seconds. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 4.17% increase in accident-related deaths on our roadways.

Indeed, traffic safety is no laughing matter. The dangers of driving continue to rise, yet the public is forced to put their lives at stake on the road each day.

Let us make the roadways safe. It is everyone’s responsibility to abide by traffic rules and prevent traffic mishaps like the Highway 35 DUI crash.

Consult With Our Legal Team

Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; knowledge is a powerful tool. Indeed, in uncertain times such as these, you may want to speak to a professional in case of an accident.

Knowing what steps to take following a fatal collision can mean the difference between financial prosperity and financial disparity. The consequences of a severe accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

It is good to know that the aftershock of a traffic accident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

To the loved ones of Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan, reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ wrongful death attorneys. Our legal team will find you the most favorable possible outcome. We will achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

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