Redondo Beach, CA (November 15, 2023) The driver of a vehicle was killed and Jacob Jordan Nimz, 34, from North Dakota, was arrested following a collision in Redondo Beach on Sunday, November 12th, according to the Redondo Beach Police Department, The collision occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Alvord Lane and Lilienthal Lane.
It all happened just west of Hawthorne Boulevard and north of 190th Street in Redondo Beach. A woman was driving the vehicle and Jacob Jordan Nimz was riding in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. According to the Redondo Beach Police Department, there was a physical altercation between Nimz and the driver while the woman was trying to drive. The altercation inside the car caused the woman to crash, which killed her.
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Police officers and emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the woman dead. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene and called for a medical examiner. Her identity is being withheld until the next of kin have been notified, according to officers.
Nimz sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment. He was later arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
The Redondo Beach Police Department doesn’t know what the two were fighting about in the vehicle, but are still investigating this accident to try and find some answers.
Liability In Redondo Beach Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Redondo Beach Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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