Suspected DUI Driver Arrested in Fatal Traffic Collision at Mountain Avenue
Upland, CA (June 29, 2024) On Friday, 16-year-old Jesus Guillen and 3 other people were killed, while a 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after a traffic collision on 16th Street.
According to the Ontario Police Department, the suspected DUI crash happened around 1:50 a.m. at 16th Street and Mountain Avenue.
Reports say that a suspected DUI driver, driving a black 2018 Hyundai, attempted to pass another vehicle, while trying to avoid police pursuit, but instead collided with a Mustang.
The Mustang had 2 occupants at the time of the crash, a 35-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman. Medics transported both patients to the hospital as a precaution.
Officials say that the Hyundai broke into 3 pieces and caught fire. Authorities say that all 5 occupants of the Hyundai were males, all men were ejected off the Hyunda1.
Authorities, Guillen, and 3 other males on the Hyundai were pronounced dead at the scene, while the 13-year-old boy was expected to survive.
Moreover, officials say that the Hyundai was reported stolen and a loaded gun was found on one of the dead occupants.
Police are investigating the fatal crash and have not released further information at this time.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured parties a quick recovery.
Jesus Guillen Identified as Deceased in Traffic Collision at Mountain Avenue
The family of the deceased must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit following the deadly collision. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
It allows them to focus on healing and grieving, knowing that their legal rights are being protected and justice is being sought on their behalf. With the support of experienced wrongful death lawyers, families can find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone in their journey toward healing and finding hope for the future.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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