Crash on Highway 20 Hospitalized Shantice Moon, Kills 2 Other People
Williams, CA (August 3, 2020) – On Thursday, 23-year-old Shantice Moon of Colusa was badly injured and 2 other people died in a crash on Highway 20.
The fatal accident happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Sycamore Cutoff.
A 25-year-old Jose Sanchez of Grimes was traveling westbound with a 4-year-old seated in the back seat. He made an unsafe turn and went straight in front of an eastbound vehicle. As a result of this, the two vehicles collided with each other.
Authorities pronounced a 35-year-old passenger from Marysville and a 37-year-old rear passenger from Colusa both dead at the scene. Police have not released their identities as of yet.
Moreover, 23-year-old Shantice Moon who was seating in the front seat was severely injured. Paramedics airlifted her to Adventist Health/Rideout Hospital.
Meanwhile, Sanchez and his 4-year-old passenger did not sustain injuries. Police said Sanchez was wearing a seatbelt while his 4-year-old passenger was properly seated in a child safety seat at the time of the accident.
Authorities are currently investigating the crash.
Sweet Lawyers express their sympathies to the families and friends of the two deceased. May you find comfort during this painful time.
Dealing With Fatal Crash
Unfortunately, in today’s climate unexpected death is everpresent. As the loved ones of the deceased victims grieve, it is also important to recognize that if your family loses a member in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
A wrongful death lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
“The aftermath of tragic accidents can make everything difficult for a family. The last thing most families want to deal with is piles of paperwork, questions from insurance companies or defense attorneys, and attempting to obtain police reports. Grieving and handling legal claims don’t exactly go hand in hand, and this is why hiring an experienced attorney can not only provide you with peace of mind that you have a fighter in your corner but also having someone to make sure that your rights are respected and that justice will be served. Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
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