Sarah Villar Struck and Killed in DUI Crash on Sunnyslope Road [Hollister, CA]

Sarah Villar Dead, Manuel Martinez Vazquez Arrested in Hollister Accident

 
Hollister, CA (June 22, 2021) – On Sunday, Sarah Villar, 32, died, and her fiance was injured, while Manuel Martinez Vazquez, 23, was arrested in a DUI crash on Sunnyslope Road.
 
The fatal crash took place in the evening as engaged couple Sarah Villar and Taylor Schmitt walked their dog.
 
Meanwhile, Vazquez was driving a vehicle while drunk.
 
As he drove down Sunnyslope, he overcorrected, and then swerved across incoming traffic before striking the two pedestrians.
 
Moreover, police said Schmitt tried to push Ms. Villar out of the way, but they were still both hit.
 
First responders tried to save the woman’s life. However, police pronounced the Hollster woman dead at the scene of the crash.
 
Meanwhile, Taylor Schmitt survived the crash, despite suffering moderate injuries.
 
Also, officers arrested Vazquez for a previous DUI. They booked him into jail for manslaughter and DUI charges.
 
His bail is currently set at $1,250,000, and he is set to be arraigned June 22.
 
Anyone with any information is asked to call Detective Bryce Morgan at 636-4330.

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We at Sweet Lawyers know how painful it is losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Our thoughts are with the deceased’s loved ones during this tough time.

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A Wrongful Death Claim May Help

 
Moreover, it is true that the loss of a dear one is irreversible, that is why it is important that you and your family is aware of what to do next.
 
Thus, in a situation like this, it is key that the bereaved knows they can take power in the tragic situation, despite feeling defeated by the grief surrounding the matter.
 
That being said, filing a wrongful death claim may be a big help.
 
Indeed, a wrongful death claim is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased whose death was caused by the negligence of another party.
 
Also, depending on the type of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundreds thousand of dollars to tens of millions of dollars.
 
Ultimately, this can alleviate most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
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