Monique Garcia of Pasco Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Highway 397 [Kennewick, WA]

Kennewick, WA (July 16, 2022) – On Tuesday, Monique Garcia, 41, of Pasco, died, while Samuel Ramos, 44, of Richland, was involved in a motorcycle collision on Highway 397.

According to the authorities, Samuel Ramos and Monique Garcia on a southbound motorcycle were approaching Bowles Road. Ramos tried to pass a pickup hauling a horse trailer and moved into the opposite lane. 

However, the truck made a left turn to a parking lot in front of the motorcycle. As a result, the motorcycle struck the truck and its trailer. 

Both Monique Garcia and Samuel Ramos were pinned underneath the trailer.

Immediately, the rescuers rushed Monique Garcia to Trios Southridge Hospital in Kennewick where she died shortly before 1:20 a.m.

There is no information on Samuel Ramos’ condition. 

Meanwhile, officers say Samuel Ramos and Monique Garcia were wearing helmets when the fatal crash in Kennewick happened.

Officers added that drugs and alcohol did not play a role in the incident. 

27-year-old Kala Null of Kennewick, the truck driver, did not sustain injuries in the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Monique Garcia. May you have courage during this difficult time.

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Traffic Accidents Could Be Fatal

Unfortunately, nowadays, unexpected death could happen at any time much like in the fatal motorcycle crash in Kennewick.

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

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

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.

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To the bereaved of Monique Garcia, hire us. We guarantee that our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Indeed, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Our legal experts will work on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable for their failure to follow traffic laws, resulting in the untimely death of your loved one.

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