Sunday's wreck along Bolsa Avenue claims lives of Garden Grove, Anaheim resident
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, (September 08, 2024) - A man and a woman, both in their 60s, lost their lives in a crash involving an Amazon truck and a van in Huntington Beach Sunday morning, authorities reported.
Wayne Nicholas Graffia and Louise Davis Foster were fatally injured after their vehicle collided with an Amazon truck in Huntington Beach Sunday morning, authorities confirmed.
It happened at the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Graham Street.
According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, a gray Freightliner cargo van was traveling eastbound on Bolsa around 10 a.m. when it entered the intersection with Graham and collided with a southbound tan Toyota Sienna. It was not immediately clear whether any vehicles ran a red light.
Two occupants of the Sienna—Wayne Nicholas Graffia from Garden Grove and Louise Davis Foster from Anaheim—died due to injuries.
The cargo driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
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.
While the cause and liability of the crash are being investigated, Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal, said that it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney.
“Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a family during this difficult time, protecting their rights, while ensuring that a driver who does not obey traffic laws is held accountable for their actions,” said Bond, a national analyst for The Legal Advocate.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family members of Wayne Nicholas Graffia and Louise Davis Foster 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.
“We understand that losing a loved one is not only a deeply emotional loss but also an economic one,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
“If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact a wrongful death attorney and get the guidance needed to obtain the justice you deserve.”
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