Luis Cuara Victim of DUI Crash at West Ball Rd and South Magnolia Ave in Anaheim
Anaheim, California (December 6, 2021) – The Orange County coroner's office identified the passenger who died in an apparent DUI crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Anaheim as 49-year-old Luis Cuara of Los Angeles.
A driver ran a red light at West Ball Road and South Magnolia Avenue and caused a crash that killed Cuara and injured three others.
According to Anaheim police, a 28-year-old Anaheim man was driving a black Nissan Murano westbound on Ball Road when he ran a red light at the intersection at around 1:53 a.m. and crashed into a black 2016 Honda Accord. One of the cars then struck a Toyota Camry stopped for the red light facing Magnolia Avenue.
Cuara was a rear passenger in the Honda and died at the crash scene. Three 30-year-old men in the same vehicle were hospitalized with minor injuries.
No one was hurt in the Toyota Camry.
The report also said that one person was trapped inside one of the cars and had to be freed by firefighters.
Police arrested the driver of the Murano on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
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.