Nine Killed in DUI Crash on State Route 33 [Fresno, CA]

Seven Children Killed in State Route 33 Deadly DUI Crash

 
Fresno, CA (April 30, 2021) – On New Year’s Day, nine, including seven children died in a DUI crash on State Route 33.
 
The children were between 6 and 15 years old and were members of two related families. They were traveling in a Ford F-150 truck with a 34-year-old female driver.
 
Apparently, a Dodge driven by a 28-year-old driver was southbound on the highway when it veered onto the dirt shoulder. The driver overcorrected and drifted into the southbound lane, where it hit the Ford.
 
Subsequently, the Ford burst into flames on the dirt shoulder, and the Dodge stopped straddling both lanes of the highway.
 
Reports said the Dodge driver had a blood-alcohol level more than double the state’s legal limit. Also, he did not have a driver’s license at the time of the accident.
 
Moreover, officers said both of the drivers had marijuana in their systems.
 
“The NTSB is awaiting the results of further toxicology testing for both drivers and will evaluate the potential role of alcohol and drug impairment in this crash. Medical and human performance evaluations will also examine whether driver fatigue, distraction, or medical conditions were factors in the crash,” the preliminary report said.
 
The NTSB and the California Highway Patrol continue to investigate the cause of the head-on crash.
 
Officers also said that weather or other road conditions did not appear to be a factor in the fatal incident.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the nine deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.

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What Can the Loved Ones of the Deceased Do in This Fatal Accident

 
While assigning blame is usually one of the last things you would consider doing in a time of a devastating loss, it is important to make sure your family is covered in the face of tragedy.
 
It is likely that the family of the victim is entitled to significant compensation via a wrongful death claim. It is a claim brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death, either through negligence or as a result of some intentional action. Holding the party responsible for your loved one’s passing accountable.
 
Depending on the type of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars.
 
Therefore, having legal representation can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.
 
So, call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852. Our team of legal experts would be really glad to assist you with your legal concerns. We are open any time of the day, and any day of the week.