Deadly collision happened along Balfour Road near Bixler Road, authorities say
DISCOVERY BAY, CA, (December 06, 2024) - On Friday night, a minor driver crashed into a security shack in front of a Discovery Bay gated community. Tragically, one person was killed while another was severely hurt.
Jamonee Andrews, 25, and another guard were in a security shack in front of a Discovery Bay gated community. On Friday night, the shack was struck by a juvenile driver, leaving Andrews with major injuries.
The injured victim—identified as Jamonee Andrews—celebrated his 25th birthday on Monday, the report said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a juvenile—16 or 17 years old—was traveling eastbound on Balfour Road near Bixler Road a little before midnight when he ran off the roadway, drove over a raised divider island, and crashed into The Lakes’ security building, where two guards were staying. One guard, an Oakley resident, died at the scene, while the other, Andrews, was taken to a hospital.
The unidentified juvenile driver was arrested for vehicular manslaughter, authorities said.
The investigation is underway.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Jamonee Andrews may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
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