Marcial Sanchez of Modesto Dies in Fiery Crash on Highway 108 [Sonora, CA]

Sonora, CA (November 05, 2021) – On October 16, 60-year-old Marcial Sanchez of Modesto died in a fiery crash on Highway 108.

The fatal crash happened after 5 p.m. west of Sanguinetti Loop.

Officers said the incident involved five vehicles, two of those struck head-on and another two that caught fire.

Apparently, Sanchez was driving an eastbound Toyota pickup truck. He tried to pass the vehicle on the right shoulder, which started the chain-reaction crash.

After a GMC Suburban struck Sanchez’s vehicle, his vehicle burst into flames.

Unfortunately, Sanchez was trapped inside and he died dead at the scene. 

Luckily, the Suburban occupants were able to get out of the vehicle before it started a fire.

Moreover, the other individuals involved in the crash only sustained minor injuries or none. 

Meanwhile, officers said that it will remain a mystery if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this crash due to the condition of the deceased.

Officers are still investigating this fiery crash.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to Marcial Sanchez’s loved ones. May you courage during this difficult time.

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Fiery Crash Kills One

Unfortunately, nowadays, unexpected death could just happen to anyone at any time. 

Sometimes, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Thus, knowing that you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit really helps.

The benefit of such a case is that it allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. 

However, in filing for a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on when family members can take legal action.

These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It only allows the bereaved to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. Unfortunately, when these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid and the family of the deceased can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is important to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

With this in mind, we recommend for you to reach us at Sweet Lawyers to know more about how a wrongful death case could help you and your family. Our number is (800) 674 7852.