Irais Hernandez-Mateo and Son Injured in Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 3 [Trinity County, CA]

Highway 3 DUI Crash Kills Hayfork Man, Injures Irais Hernandez-Mateo and Son

 
Trinity County, CA (May 11, 2021) – On Monday, a 34-year-old Hayfork man died while 26-year-old Irais Hernandez-Mateo of Santa Cruz, and his son were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 3.
 
The deadly accident took place at midnight Monday, south of Rourke Ranch Road.
 
Officers said the Hayfork man in a 2006 Honda was southbound on the highway. However, he crossed the center divider into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
 
As a result, the front of a 2017 Toyota crashed with the Honda driver’s side.
 
Unfortunately, the Hayfork man died in the accident.
 
Meanwhile, the other car’s driver, Hernandez-Mateo suffered major injuries. His five-year-old son sustained minor injuries. Rescuers airlifted both of them to Mercy Medical Center in Redding.
 
Officers said driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a possible cause of this fatal incident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers expresses our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. Our hearts go out to you in this painful time.

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Why the Bereaved Can File a Wrongful Death Suit

 
Indeed, as the loved ones of a deceased grieve, it is difficult to accept such a loss that could have been prevented.
 
That is why it is indeed important that the bereaved become aware that they may file a wrongful death suit.
 
Mostly, it is a lawsuit that gives the bereaved some semblance of justice. Also, it forces liable parties to become accountable for their actions.
 
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