Santa Clarita, CA (November 29, 2023) Cynthia Campana, 31, a resident of Valencia, lost her life on Monday, November 27th in a collision near Green Valley. 41-year-old Manuel Rosas Aguilar, of Lancaster, was injured in this same collision. Reports indicate that at least one other person was also injured in this deadly crash. The California Highway Patrol received the call about the accident around 5:11 p.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
Cynthia Campana was driving a 2017 Honda CR-V, heading south on San Francisquito Canyon Road. At the same time a white 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck crossed over the double yellow lines, for reasons unknown. The two vehicles collided, head-on, just north of Pelton Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The pickup truck caught on fire following the collision and its driver, Manuel Rosas Aguilar sustained serious injuries.
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Paramedics arrived and found Campana unresponsive inside her vehicle. She was, sadly, pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Aguilar was loaded into an ambulance and rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. He also had a passenger, identified only as a 27-year-old male, who was treated at the scene for minor injuries he sustained during the crash.
This accident is still under investigation to try and determine what exactly happened and who was at fault in this San Franciquito Canyon Road collision.
Who Is At Fault In A Santa Clarita Car Accident?
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.
The Investigation Of A Santa Clarita Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Cynthia Campana during this time of loss. Any one who may have information about this tragic collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road 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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