Jesus Villanueva Dies in Head-On Crash on Larkin Street [Salinas, CA]

Salinas, CA (December 29, 2022) On Wednesday evening, a head-on crash on Larkin Street killed 40-year-old Jesus Villanueva.

Salinas police say that the fatal crash happened at the intersection with Victor Street.

Officials arrested 48-year-old Angela Kay Dyer for DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Additionally, authorities booked Dyer into Monterey County Jail, officials set her bail at $200,000.

Reports say that Dyer was ob a jeep that collided head-on with a Honda that Villanueva was driving.

Moreover, authorities say that Dyer suffered minor injuries and Villanueva was trapped inside his vehicle.

Despite the efforts to save Villanueva, he succumbed to his injuries and officials pronounced him dead at the scene.

Furthermore, Salinas Police are investigating the DUI collision and have not released further information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the family of Jesus Villanueva. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Deadly DUI Collision

Nowadays, unexpected death could just happen at any time like the head-on crash on Larkin Street. Indeed, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

In truth, the California Office of Traffic Safety’s “Go Safely” campaign wants to spread awareness to the public about the meaning of a DUI. DUIs do not only encompass alcohol. In fact, the use of any drug, whether it be marijuana, prescription, over the counter, illegal or illicit, can constitute a DUI. Drugs impair a driver’s ability to drive safely.

Thus, knowing that when a person dies or is killed due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Furthermore, some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

Moreover, when the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

Enduring the unexpected can feel impossible to do alone. The silver lining is, you do not have to.

To the loved ones of Jesus Villanueva, call us. Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.

Additionally, we guarantee that our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Moreover, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

You can call us any time of the day, and any day of the week.