Ivan Kreft Killed in Fatal DUI Crash on Plumeria Drive and Pepper Drive [El Cajon, CA]

Motorcyclist Dies, Pamela Gilmore Arrested for DUI Crash on Plumeria Drive

 
El Cajon, CA (December 15, 2020) – On Monday, Pamela Gilmore was arrested in a fatal DUI crash on Plumeria Drive that left Ivan Kreft dead.
 
The deadly DUI accident happened at about 7:05 a.m. when Gilmore was driving a 2011 Kia Sportage northbound on Plumeria Drive. Apparently, she was about to head westbound on Pepper Drive.
 
At the same time, 32-year-old El Cajon man Ivan Kreft rode a 2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle eastbound on Pepper Drive, approaching Plumeria Drive.
 
As Gilmore, of Santee, entered the intersection, the motorcyclist crashed into the left side of Gilmore’s vehicle and was thrown from the motorcycle.
 
Immediately, the responders took him to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
 
Later reports say the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
 
Meanwhile, 59-year-old Gilmore sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment. Her 83-year-old passenger did not sustain injuries.
 
Moreover, authorities took Gilmore to CHP’s El Cajon office for investigation. They said she was under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.
 
As a result, authorities booked Gilmore at Los Colinas Women’s Detention Facility for felony DUI causing injury and gross vehicular manslaughter. Also, her bail was set at $100,000.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Ivan Kreft. Ultimately we hope you find peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal DUI crash, Sweet Lawyers wants to help you deal with the difficult aftermath.
 
Moreover, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in a motorcycle accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
A lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of fatal 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 wrongful death accident, do not hesitate to reach out for help. Indeed, the process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Furthermore, it is necessary to alleviate some of the financial burdens after a fatal DUI crash causes irreversible damage. Above all, we wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. For more information, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.