UPDATE September 21, 2022: The victim in this case has been identified as Saul Martinez, a 26-year-old man from Oxnard.
OXNARD, CA (September 15, 2022) – A 26-year-old man was killed in an Oxnard head-on collision on Highway 118 near Grimes Canyon Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at around 2:20 p.m. near the Moorpark city limits.
VC Star reports that the 26-year-old Oxnard man was driving a 2014 C-series Mercedes sedan headed westbound on Highway 118 when he started to veer into oncoming traffic during a right-hand curve.
The Mercedes ended up driving head-on into a 2022 Chevrolet box truck driven by a 49-year-old man from Moorpark.
Unfortunately, the Oxnard man driving the Mercedes was pronounced dead on the scene, while the driver of the box truck was taken to Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
The identity of the driver killed has not been released pending notification of next of kin. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were factors in this case, and the CHP made no arrests.
Anyone who has additional information is asked to get in touch with the CHP’s Moorpark office at 805-553-0800.
Liability In Oxnard 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 the Oxnard Head-On Collision That Killed Saul Martinez
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Saul Martinez, who was tragically killed in this case. 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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