Nancy Arzate Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Interstate 15 [Temecula, CA]

Nancy Arzate Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Interstate 15 [Temecula, CA]

Driver Arrested in Deadly Crash in Temecula

Temecula, CA (September 17, 2024) – 33-year-old Nancy Arzate of Perris was killed in a vehicle collision on Interstate 15 Saturday.

It was before 10 p.m. when the deadly crash happened at Temecula Parkway.

Troopers said Arzate was driving a 2011 Toyota Camry when she lost control and struck a roadside object. Her sedan then turned sideways in lanes.

Arzate got out of her vehicle and stood next to it.

A person driving toward Arzate’s direction was able to swerve to avoid hitting her and the stationary Toyota.

 However, Mason Michael Joachim, 26, of Carlsbad, driving at roughly 70 mph in his 2003 Ford Edge slammed into Arzate and her car, and fled the scene on foot right after the collision.

Motorists stopped and attempted to render aid to the injured woman until the paramedics arrived, but they declared Nancy Arzate dead at the scene.

CHP officers later located Joachim and arrested without incident.

He was treated for minor injuries at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and was later booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of second-degree murder, driving under the influence resulting in great bodily injury, hit-and-run causing death and driving on a suspended license.

Joachim is being held in lieu of $1 million bail.


Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the loved ones of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.


Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicles, accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease.

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.

That is why it is crucial to hire a legal representative.

Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family with the space to heal, while also ensuring justice for your loved one.

With our wrongful death lawyers on your side, all you have to worry about is your well-being while our team focuses on your legal claim.

To the loved ones of the deceased in this collision, call us. You don’t have to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. With our team, you can be sure we will find the best possible outcome for you.

With over 4 decades of experience in the legal field, our firm surely knows what it takes to win your wrongful death case.

Reach out to our attorneys by calling (800) 674-7852. You may also consult with us online by clicking on this link.

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