18-Year-Old Quail Valley Teen Killed, Driver Injured in Car Crash on Railroad Canyon Road in Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, California (October 23, 2021) – According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner, 18-year-old Ana Arreola was the driver killed in a Saturday morning Lake Elsinore crash that also left another driver hospitalized.
Riverside County firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to eastbound Railroad Canyon Road, just a half-mile east of Church Street, where two vehicles had collided at around 10:00 a.m.
After a preliminary investigation, authorities found out that Arreola, a Quail Valley resident, was driving her car westbound on Railroad Canyon when, for undetermined reasons, she crossed over the median into opposing traffic and collided with an eastbound vehicle.
Fatal Lake Elsinore Car Accident
Arreola was pronounced dead at the scene after she suffered significant injuries in the crash. The other driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Authorities do not believe alcohol was a contributing factor.
The crash left eastbound Railroad Canyon Road closed for several hours.
Fatal Auto Accidents in California
Auto accidents happen every day in roadways in California, some of them resulting in significant injuries that ultimately cause death.
It is unfortunate that many fatal car accidents in California result from the negligence of one or more drivers.
The aftermath of a fatal collision is always unbearable for the deceased's family members.
Although there is no amount of compensation that can replace a loved one, the immediate family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim to help settle outstanding medical bills. In addition, there is a need to seek compensation for loss of consortium, loss of a loved one's future income, emotional suffering, among other damages.
Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim can be negotiated with an insurance company or through a court of law. For a family member to establish a wrongful death claim, there must be evidence that the negligent party directly caused the injuries and death of their loved one.
At this point, it is advisable to involve a qualified wrongful death lawyer to help bring expertise to your claim.
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