WOODLAND HILLS, CA (November 3, 2022) – A 21-year-old motorist suspected of causing a fiery crash in Woodland Hills that left two people dead — including owner Andrea Bullo of the Moonshadows restaurant in Malibu — was booked on suspicion of murder, authorities said today.
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Kevin Gonzales was hospitalized following the crash that occurred about 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 23100 block of Mulholland Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He was held on $4 million bail, police said.
According to police, Gonzales was driving a Toyota Camry eastbound at a high rate of speed when the car rear-ended a Ford Mustang, killing its two occupants.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office withheld the names of the fatally injured people, described only as males, pending positive identification. But acquaintances and employees identified them to media outlets as Andrea Bullo, one of the owners of Moonshadows restaurant in Malibu, and his 13-year-old son Marco.
Moonshadows was closed on Thursday, and it was unclear when the award- winning eatery known for its scenic ocean views and fine cuisine would reopen.
According to Moonshadows’ website, Bullo began his career at the Venice restaurant Do Forni e Antico Pignolo, where he worked from 1979-81. He also worked at a series of five-star hotels, “which gave him the perspective to be an effective personnel manager with a high level of empathy, but also a direct approach to discipline,” which contributed to “the unusually low staff turnover in the operations he has managed.”
He took over Moonshadows in 2001 with friends Rodolfo Costella and Franco Simplicio.
Gonzales survived the crash and was taken to a hospital in good condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Liability In Woodland Hills 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 Andrea Bullo’s Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Andrea Bullo and Marco Bullo. 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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