17-Year-Old Girl Dead in Tulare Accident on Blackstone Avenue and Martin Luther King Avenue
TULARE, CA (March 14, 2022) – Sunday night, authorities arrested Manuel Correia following a deadly crash on Blackstone Avenue.
The incident happened at about 9:00 p.m. on Blackstone Avenue, just south of Martin Luther King Avenue.
According to reports, a drunk driver struck and killed a 17-year-old Porterville girl. Meanwhile, another teen sustained critical injuries.
Moreover, the police confirmed that 83-year-old Manuel Correia of Tulare drove his 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. Then, he struck both teens in the road while intoxicated.
As a result, authorities arrested Manuel Correia on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury.
Sweet Lawyers sends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.
Moving Forward After the Deadly Crash in Tulare
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Filing a wrongful death claim after the accident involving Manuel Correia will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal. At the same time, ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
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