Marcial Sanchez Killed in Sonora Car Crash on State Route 108 at Mono Way
Sonora, California (November 4, 2021) – A man who was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle collision in Sonora on Saturday, October 16th, has been identified as 60-year-old Marcial Sanchez, of Modesto.
The pileup occurred on westbound State Route 108 at Mono Way, west of Sanguinetti Loop, at around 5:28 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol said Sanchez was in a Toyota pickup truck that was traveling eastbound on Highway 108 and was trying to pass a Chevrolet Avalanche pickup that was being driven by Brian McGregor, of Moccasin.
Evan Hatler of Coulterville was driving a Dodge Pickup with a trailer in tow westbound on highway 108. Behind him was a Subaru Forester driven by Colleen Kotoske of Jamestown. Driving behind the Subaru was a GMC Suburban driven by Arturo Balderas, of Modesto.
Modesto Man Killed in Car Accident on SR 108 in Sonora Identified
Sanchez tried to pass the vehicle ahead of him and triggered a chain-reaction collision.
Sanchez's pickup burst into flames, trapping him inside and he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The Suburban also caught fire in the accident.
Everyone else involved in the crash suffered no injuries or minor injuries.
Sonora police, firefighters, Caltrans, and other emergency personnel responded to the scene.
There were no details given about whether the other parties involved were injured.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Tuolumne 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 327 traffic collisions were reported in Tuolumne County in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 7 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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