Lauren Machuca Killed in Accident on Pacific Coast Highway

1 Dead in Ventura County Car Crash on Pacific Coast Highway

VENTURA COUNTY, CA (November 4, 2020) – Monday afternoon, Lauren Machuca died in an accident on Pacific Coast Highway near Thornhill Broome Beach.

The authorities received a report of the crash before 5:00 p.m., just south of the beach. It happened south of Mugu Rock in Ventura.

According to reports, 19-year-old Lauren Machuca of Mesa, Arizona drove a southbound 2010 Honda Civic. A 19-year-old female passenger from Mesa rode with her. The CHP confirmed that both women wore their seat belts.

Then, Machuca pulled over on the right shoulder of the southbound lane.

Meanwhile, a 57-year-old male driver from the Harbor City of Los Angeles drove south in a 2016 BMW 328d. The authorities confirmed that he also wore a seat belt. For unknown reasons, Machuca maneuvered and initiated a U-turn onto the road in front of BMW’s path.

As a result, the BMW’s front end hit the Honda’s left side. The impact forced both vehicles into the right shoulder of the northbound lane.

When the firefighters arrived, they extricated Machuca from the wreckage through heavy equipment. However, they declared Lauren Machuca dead at the scene. Meanwhile, her passenger sustained major injuries and was transported by an ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center.

The BMW driver said that he didn’t suffer any injury. Furthermore, both vehicles suffered major damage.

On the other hand, the authorities do not believe that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. Due to the incident, the authorities shut down both lanes of the coastal highway for around two hours.

The authorities continue to investigate the crash. Also, the authorities encouraged anyone who saw the crash to contact Officer Steve Lutzke at the CHP’s Ventura office, 805-662-2640.

We understand that losing a loved one is never easy. Our law firm would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to those mourning the loss of Lauren Machuca.

What Grieving Families Can Do after a Fatal Crash

In the case of the crash on Pacific Coast Highway, the family of the victim must become aware of their rights under the law.

Those closest to the victim may have the right to seek compensation for their loss. Some common examples include funeral expenses, medical bills, and what is called “loss of consortium.”

“Although nothing can bring back those dearly departed, we strive to secure the future of our clients, protecting them from further losses,” explains Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.

To begin filing a wrongful death claim, call the Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. Our goal is to remain on your side throughout your legal battle. Moreover, we will grant you a settlement that you and your family deserve. Above all, we single ourselves out from other law firms by providing personalized guidance and aggressive representation. Thus, if interested in seeking trusted legal support to cover any financial hardships accrued from an auto accident, do not hesitate to call. Additionally, we are at your disposal 24/7.