Passengers Killed in Lake Road DUI Crash [Modesto, CA]

Modesto, CA (January 2, 2023) – Two passengers were killed and another was injured following a Lake Road DUI crash Monday morning.

It was about 3:44 a.m. on January 1 when the fatal collision happened at the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road.

Emergency crews that responded found a Toyota sedan driven by a man in his 20s overturned on the south side of Lake Road.

CHP officers said a  Toyota sedan was westbound on Lake Road when it approached a right bend. It left the south road edge and overturned on the south side of the road.

Two rear passengers who were unrestrained were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

The front passenger incurred major injuries and was hospitalized.

Officers determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol during the collision. He was transported to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries and was arrested on charges of felony DUI and felony gross vehicular manslaughter.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the loved ones of the two deceased in the Lake Road DUI crash. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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What Should the Bereaved in the Lake Road DUI Crash Do?

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating. Worse is if the cause of death is another’s negligence.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred due to the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

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

A Wrongful Death Claim Could Help

So, to those who lost their loved ones in the Lake Road DUI crash, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

When you hire us, our attorneys will do their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.