Lakeview Terrace Man Alfonzo Star Arrested in Long Beach Collision
Long Beach, CA (April 18, 2022) – On Monday morning, Tiffany Haynes, 32, of Los Angeles, lost her life, and officers arrested Alfonzo Star, 60, of Lakeview Terrace, in a DUI crash on 710 Freeway.
The fatal incident took place at about 1 a.m. at the transition of northbound 405 Freeway.
Haynes was driving a 2013 Toyota sedan when she stopped in the number 2 lane of northbound 710 Freeway.
Star was driving a northbound 2002 Chevrolet that rear-ended the Toyota.
Afterward, a big rig stopped on the partial right shoulder of the freeway next to where the Toyota rested.
Suddenly, a 2018 Ford driver swerved to the right and struck the Toyota and the big rig.
Unfortunately, Haynes succumbed to her injuries at the crash scene.
On the other hand, officers arrested Star on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol
Meanwhile, the authorities request anyone with details about this crash to reach out to the CHP at 424-551-4000.
Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our sympathies to the loved ones of Tiffany Haynes. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Fatal DUI Collision
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However, the worst part to consider is when the death was a result of other people’s negligence.
That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.
Moreover, it is helpful to know that each state has its own laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased.
These people are those who are related to or depend financially on the person that died. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:
- Surviving spouses;
- Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership);
- Children of the deceased;
- Financial dependents, parents, minors under the care of the deceased;
- Personal representatives.
- These people can differ from state to state.
Reach out to our wrongful death lawyers if a loved one died in an incident similar to the DUI crash on 710 Freeway. Let us help you discover if you are eligible to file a case on behalf of your departed loved one.
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