Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez Killed in Collision at the San Rafael Canal [San Rafael, CA]

Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez Killed in Collision at the San Rafael Canal [San Rafael, CA]

Men Die in San Rafael Solo-Vehicle Collision

San Rafael, CA (September 18, 2023) – At about 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez, both 21-years-old, were killed in a collision at the San Rafael Canal.

A witness said the vehicle Gonzalez and Hernandez were riding was traveling at 70 mph. The vehicle drove into the waterway at the end of Canal Street.

The San Rafael Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Department Dive Team immediately responded to the accident and recovered the two men from the submerged vehicle.

Sadly, Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez died in this accident.

A preliminary investigation pending toxicology reports from the Marin County Coroner’s Office, indicated that alcohol may have played a role in the fatal crash.

In the meantime, anyone with information about this incident is asked to call San Rafael Police at 415-485-3000. Similarly, tips can also be made online at http://www.srpd.org/tips.


We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the loved ones of Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez. May you find courage during this time of sorrow.


Jose Gonzalez and Gaytan Hernandez Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash

Each year, around 20-50 million people get involved in road accidents. However, not everyone properly knows about the things you should do next after a fatal accident.

The most valuable step you can take in response to the collision at the San Rafael Canal is hiring an expert attorney.

Moreover, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is tough to juggle while mourning. Yet, the days and months following a tragedy are the most precarious.

Nobody wants to be in a traffic accident. That is why we encourage those who lost their loved ones in a traffic accident to reach out to Sweet Lawyers‘ team of legal experts.

Indeed, it is unbearable to mourn a loved one while dealing with the most granular legal affairs.

We at Sweet Lawyers promise that our attorneys will fight day and night to achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in the San Rafael area. Speak with our legal team about how a legal claim can help you cope with the aftermath of a fatal crash.

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