Guillermo Hernandez Martinez Dies in Fiery Car Accident on Wells Road near Highway 126 in Ventura County
Saticoy, California (November 2, 2021) – The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office has disclosed the identity of a passenger who was killed in a fiery car crash in Saticoy on Friday night.
The deadly collision happened at about 10 p.m. October 29, along Wells Road near Highway 126, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Ruben F. Hernandez, 33, of Ventura, was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero SUV when he crashed into a semi-truck that was making a left turn from Highway 126 onto Wells Road.
2 Killed in Fiery Ventura County Crash on Wells Road Identified
The car caught fire after the collision.
Hernandez and his passenger, Guillermo Hernandez Martinez, 22, of Oxnard, were killed in the crash.
The Fillmore man who was driving the semi-truck was unhurt.
The Ventura-area CHP is investigating the crash.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Ventura County
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3800 traffic crashes were reported in Ventura County in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 54 people. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
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If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.