Rollover Accident Kills Man on I-5

Authorities are still investigating why Alen Nazarian, 37, of Orange County, lost control of his Toyota Camry that resulted in a rollover accident that took his life on Interstate 5.

According to the CHP, Nazarian was driving on the northbound lane of the freeway when he lost control and rolled several times.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Every time a Toyota gets involved in a rollover accident, people are often reminded of the Santee intersection car accident that killed a CHP officer and his family.

The cause of that car accident was sudden acceleration due to a rubber mat being stuck on the gas pedal.

For sure, police will be investigating that angle in this case.

If the police confirm that sudden acceleration is the cause, then the family of Nazarian can file a wrongful death claim against Toyota under the product liability law.

Under product liability law, the family does not have to prove negligence on the part of Toyota.

What they need to prove is that there was a safety defect and that defect caused the car accident that resulted in the death of Nazarian.

The burden of proof will fall on the family so they should consult a wrongful death attorney to help them prove that the safety defect exists.

Although no amount of money can replace the life of their loved ones, the damages they may receive is something they deserve and is a symbol that the judiciary system recognizes that they have been wronged under the law.

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2 Californians Died in Rollover Crash in I-10; Within Arizona Jurisdiction

Two Californians died in a rollover accident in Interstate 10 east of California Border.

The I-10 is a major route from California to Phoenix, AZ.

The victims were identified as Jose Pacheco, unknown age, and Aidan Perez-Pacheco, 3.

The reports did not specify the victims’ relationship with each other but both are residents of Salinas.

It looks like the two were not wearing seatbelts as they were thrown out of the vehicle after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Since the car accident happened within the jurisdiction of Arizona, it would follow its state rules.

According to Arizona state laws, those above 15 years old are not required to wear a seatbelt so assuming that Jose is aged above 15, he cannot be held liable for not wearing one.

However, since Aidan is just 3, Jose was required to secure him with child restraints while riding the car.

In that regard, Jose is liable for the car accident.

The family of the victims should consult a car accident attorney to help them sort out their legal options especially in this situation where the incident happened on a state outside their own.

An experienced attorney should be able to help them find out what really caused this tragedy so that they can have some form of closure.

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18-Year-Old Woman Dies after Rollover Accident in 605 Freeway

The family of Beth Amstone is grieving the loss of a person who they say doesn’t have an evil or bad bone in her body.

Amstone died after the car she was riding with her boyfriend, 17-year-old Deshawn Johnson, overturned in a single car crash in the 605 Freeway.

She was only 18.

The police are still investigating the cause of the rollover accident.

As of the moment, Police doesn’t believe that alcohol was a factor in the accident.

They are also trying to discover the speed Johnson was driving the car or if Amstone was wearing a seatbelt during the crash.

According to reports, Amstone got ejected from the car and partially fell onto the roadway in the far right lane.

Johnson, on the other hand, sustained minor injuries to his left hand and right leg.

The Amstone family should talk to a wrongful death attorney to know their legal options.

Although Johnson was only doing Amstone a favor by driving her to the bus station where she will be riding a bus going to Cal State, it does not remove the fact that he was the one behind the wheel when the tragedy happened.

He does not have to be criminally prosecuted but at least he can be held civilly liable for her death.

It would not hurt his finances either because the damages will be paid through his insurance company.

It is not about the money but about what the family lost in Amstone’s death.

They lost a loving daughter who was a scholar in high school and was on her way to becoming a nurse.

The tragedy has taken her opportunity to contribute to her family and become a productive citizen in the community.

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