Deadly collision happened at Wahl Road and South La Brucheire Road, authorities say
EL CENTRO, CA, (August 07, 2024) - The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has identified the 55-year-old woman killed in a two-vehicle collision at an El Centro intersection Wednesday morning.
Marcela Suarez Aguilar, 55, was fatally injured in a crash involving a semi-truck in El Centro Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Tragically, Marcela Suarez Aguilar died as a result of injuries at a hospital.
According to preliminary findings, El Centro resident Aguilar was driving a Nissan Rogue southbound on La Brucherie Road, approaching Wahl Road. Meanwhile, an International truck tractor was headed west on Wahl, proceeding toward La Brucherie. For unknown reasons, the vehicles collided within the intersection around 9:15 a.m.
No other person was hurt in the crash, the report stated.
The incident is under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver-related factors were recorded in 2,554 of the 7,368 (34.7 percent) fatal semi-truck crashes during a recent two-year period.
Candice Bond, an experienced semi-truck crash attorney, noted that investigations into semi-truck crashes require various resources.
Representing a grieving client’s family, an attorney can investigate the accident scene, closely examine the rig, the truckers, and the trucking company’s logbooks and other records to preserve evidence.
“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family members of Marcela Suarez Aguilar may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.
“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”
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