Obinna Ugorji Dies in DUI Crash on Interstate 5 [Sacramento, CA]

Tow Truck Driver Obinna Ugorji Dies, Larry Godbold Arrested in Interstate 5 Crash

 
Sacramento, CA (March 29, 2021) – On Saturday, 40-year-old Obinna Ugorji of Sacramento died in a DUI crash on Interstate 5.
 
Officers received the crash report at around 11:40 p.m. near Seamas Avenue.
 
Mr. Ugorji was working when he was sent out to the northbound lanes of I-5 to service a disabled vehicle.
 
Moreover, he pulled his truck over, activated his amber lights, and began hooking up a customer’s vehicle on the shoulder.
 
Just then, Ugorji and his truck were struck by a Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
 
As a result, the tow truck driver was thrown into the roadway and sustained fatal injuries.
 
Unfortunately, the officers pronounced the Sacramento man dead at the scene.
 
The driver of the minivan, 46-year-old Larry Godbold of Sacramento, was not injured in the accident. Meanwhile, he refused to give a statement regarding the accident.
 
Shortly after, officers suspected Godbold was drinking and arrested him on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and gross vehicular manslaughter. They booked him into Sacramento County Main Jail.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and community of Obinna Ugorji. Our hearts are with you through these difficult times.

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What Can the Bereaved Do?

 
Furthermore, as the loved ones of the victim grieve this fatal Sacramento accident, Sweet Lawyers wants you to know that you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Truly, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
Sweet Lawyers are determined to provide your family with personalized legal assistance. Indeed, losing a loved one greatly affects everyone involved. So, if you refuse to settle and would like to seek justice in your loved one’s name, call ((800) 674 7852.
 
Surely, Sweet Lawyers know what it takes to win your lawsuit. Above all, we believe you deserve the best legal representation and proper compensation for your pain and suffering. So, please let us help you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. You are not alone, let our wrongful death attorneys guide you through the next steps.