(Wilmington, CA) A tragic accident occurred on December 26 around 10:32 p.m. in Wilmington. It involved a vehicle crashing into an excavator. The two victims who were fatally injured were Adan Hernandez, 30, and Eddie Corona, 29.
Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene at 1202 W. Anaheim Street. Reports from the investigation stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before slamming into the excavator.
It’s unclear at this time who was driving the vehicle.
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Liability in a Wilmington Car Accident
Speeding is a top factor in causing car accidents. Speeding, as all motorists are aware, is a surefire way to make driving more dangerous for you, your passengers, and the cars around you.
California has what is called its “basic speed law,” which is a very straightforward law that says motorists must always drive at a “reasonable” speed based on road conditions. The law reads:
“No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.”
Always make sure to follow the speed limit, and adjust your speed based on road conditions, weather conditions, and any other unusual factors. Getting to your destination a little bit faster is not worth the risk of speeding.