Riverside, CA (December 1, 2023) Jeremy Decorah, 29, was killed in a 2-vehicle collision in Riverside County on November 19th, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The accident happened a Indio Boulevard and Gold Street right around 5:00 a.m.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found Decorah, a passenger in one of the vehicles, with life-threatening injuries. Fire fighters at the scene had to use special tools to get Decorah out of the vehicle. Paramedics rushed him to JFK Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, he later passed away at he hospital.
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The drivers of both vehicles sustained minor injuries in this collision and were treated at the scene by paramedics. They were both cooperative with officers during their investigation at the scene of the accident.
Authorities said they had to call a tow truck to remove at least one of the damaged vehicles from the roadway. Officers are still investigating this collision and trying to determine what exactly happened and who was at fault in this Riverside crash that killed Jeremy Decorah.
Fault In A Riverside 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 and even 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 Riverside Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jeremy Decorah during this difficult time. 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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