Yocio jonathan gomez, 25, was driving a ford explorer at 90 mph. Friends told yocio jonathan gomez, 33, of norwalk that he should. Jul 11, 2014 gomez killed her father, raymond lopez, 56, and ricardo zamora, 58, while driving drunk on the 405 freeway on july 22, 2012. Sep 25, 2018 you can never have too much evidence for proving intoxication and liability when youve been hit by a drunk driver.
The driver of the explorer, identified as 23yearold yocio gomez, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, conley said. Though tragically taken from the world in february of 2015 by a drunk driver, emilys. Drunken driver who killed chino hills road worker sentenced to prison. Family heading home from walt disney world killed in car. The freeway was closed between crenshaw and artesia boulevards for several hours after the incident. Man charged for dui that killed pedestrian on bird road nbc 6. An suv flipped over in a dui crash that left two cal trans workers dead and a third. Sep 10, 2015 selena gomez may need to take a trip back to rehab after falling off the wagon and falling down drunk repeatedly in recent weeks, a new report says. Tampa driver arrested in crash that killed bicyclist tampa bay times. According to modot, there are three factors that can affect work zone safety. Lapensohn faces charges of leaving the scene of crash involving death and dui for driving back to the scene under the.
Sep 06, 2017 your first year riding the mistakes you will make embarrassing moments duration. Hit by a drunk driver in connecticut auto accident attorney. I have limited tort ins in pa and was told if he gets convicted, my insurance would kick into full tort and i could get pain and suffering. Robbie shares her brothers story anywhere she can to help others realize the dangers of drunk driving. Drunken driver gets 34 years to life in prison for killing. The driver of the ford was 23yearold yocio jonathan gomez, of norwalk, and the driver of the lexus was 43yearold stephen. Jose gomez, 56, faces charges of manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Two road construction workers killed when two drunk drivers. Norwalk one of two suspected drunken drivers was charged wednesday with two counts of murder and other charges for his alleged involvement in a twocar crash early sunday morning that killed two construction workers on the 405 freeway, the district attorneys office announced. The lady wasnt drunk though, but she was sitting at the light behind me also and she must of noticed she was moving and went to slam on the brakes and hit the gas instead and hit me. Gomez killed her father, raymond lopez, 56, and ricardo zamora, 58, while driving drunk on the 405 freeway on july 22, 2012. Jul 11, 2014 a drunken driver with two previous dui convictions was sentenced friday to 34 years to life in prison for plowing into and killing two construction workers on the 405 freeway in torrance, devastati. Deputies say the 30yearold had a bloodalcohol content twice the legal limit of.
People driving under the influence of alcohol are referred to as drunk drivers or drinkdrivers. Modot worker killed by drunk driver roadway construction workers face dangers on a daily basis. Later sunday morning, the driver of the lexus, 43 yearold stephen caserta, was also arrested for suspicion of drinking and driving. Mar 30, 2016 the members of lizzie crowells family that traveled to walt disney world and lost their lives on the way home is tragic. Motorist will stand trial for allegedly killing two caltrans freeway. Proving liability after getting hit by a drunk driver. Seth lapensohn was driving a 2016 jeep wrangler east on w gray street near n gomez avenue. Construction workers killed in 405 freeway crash identified. Its a wellknown fact that drinking impairs a drivers judgment and reflexes, which causes hundreds of thousands of auto accidents each year. Family mourns his loss after 2 alleged drunk drivers crash. Oct 17, 2011 new mexico police pursue a suspected drunk driver after motorists call in to report his erratic driving. Apr 30, 2014 5 famous people killed by drunk driving drunk driving cuts short the lives of thousands of people each year, young and old, rich and poor, famous and obscure.
Fiveyearold lux peyton gomez appears in this undated photo provided by her. Gomez, 25, was driving a ford explorer 90 miles an hour through a construction zone in torrance in the early morning hours of july 22, 2012. If you were hit by a drunk driver, call us at 8887838378 for your free consultation. Kamau davislocke fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the centre line, causing a catastrophic fourcar collision that killed lux peyton gomez. Jul 11, 2014 gomez had been convicted of drunk driving twice before, and was still on probation at the time of the collision. To schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation, call us. Music video by kygo, selena gomez performing it aint.
The dui charges allege he has two prior dui convictions from july 2008 and april 2009. Twentyfouryearold jacqueline saburido puts a face on the problem of drunk driving a haunting face with no nose, no hair, and no ears. Jul 23, 2012 the driver of the explorer, 23yearold yocio gomez, was arrested on dui charges as was the driver of the lexus, 43yearold stephen caserta. Two hours after the incident, sanchez was still drunk well above the legal limit. Listen to the official audio for it aint me by kygo and selena gomez. Before i called police, he kept approaching me asking me not to call, saying he was a mechanic who could fix everything. The amount of stories people have regarding drunk driving incidents is immeasurable. It is one that the family must try to make their way through and see how they can move on after a suspected drunk driver hit the familys suv and claimed the lives of four in west virginia. In addition to the allegedly intoxicated driver who reportedly caused the.
The driver drove away from the scene and i was told by his insurance that he is planning on fighting the dui charges. Teen admitted to drinking md 2020 before texas crash that killed 2. Jul 22, 2012 the two suspected drunk drivers yocio gomez, 33, and christopher caserta, 43 were both arrested and will likely face involuntary manslaughter charges. Two construction workers were killed on the 405 freeway in torrance early sunday when vehicles driven by two suspected drunk drivers collided, sending an suv spinning into a group of freeway workers. Apr 12, 2016 the driver was identified as buffalo resident jamie kraft, according to the station. But the chances of being killed by a driver whos been drinking. If you are injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you have the right to pursue compensation from the driver, but keep in mind that your claim for compensation against the other driver takes the form of a.
Apr 30, 2012 over 10,000 people died in 2010 because of a drunk driver. Man charged with murder in 405 crash that killed 2 workers. Yocio jonathan gomez, 23, of norwalk, was scheduled to be arraigned at torrance superior court, said deputy district attorney lisa houle. Drunk driver gets unusual jail sentence as a reminder of. Officials say the construction zone on the freeway was welllit and was marked by cones.
Man sentenced to life for 405 freeway dui crash that killed 2. Kamau davislocke has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for the drunken crash that left lux peyton gomez, 5, dead. Drunk driver gets unusual jail sentence as a reminder of woman he killed by joshua rhett miller. Apr 19, 2008 actress sandra bullock and her husband, jesse james, were hit by a drunk driver last night while riding in a private car in gloucester, mass. Murder charges filed against norwalk man for fatal dui. The arraignment for yocio jonathan gomez, 23, charged with allegedly driving drunk and killing two construction workers, was postponed thursday to sept. Gomez had been convicted of drunk driving twice before, and was still on probation at the time of the collision.
May 18, 20 each hour, a drunk driver kills one person and injures 20 more on u. Man sentenced in drunk driving deaths of caltrans workers yocio gomez had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he struck and killed two construction workers on the 405. The driver of the lexus, identified as stephen caserta, 43, also was arrested later sunday morning on the same charge. Amongst other charges, yocio jonathan gomez was convicted of second degree murder. Man sentenced to six years in prison in drunk driving crash that. Jan 14, 2014 hit by drunk driver from nj while driving a car registered to someone else in ky. Two out of every three days is getting out of bed, i dont want to exaggerate it, he said at. San jose man suspected of dui in fatal crash near city hall. Oct, 2009 rick sanchez ran over a man and left the guy for dead. Warned too intoxicated to drive, man ejected in crash.
Gomez has two previous drunken driving convictions, prosecutors said. Getting hit by a drunk driver is even more infuriating, as it is not an accident. I sued her and got 1600 for the damages caused to my truck. On wednesday, gomez was allegedly driving westbound on southwest. A car accident caused by a drunk driver is different than other types of car accidents because drunk driving is against the law.
Drunken driver gets 34 years to life in prison for killing 2 construction workers on 405 freeway in torrance. Man sentenced in drunk driving deaths of caltrans workers. Tony gomez was killed and his twin brother and older sister were both. Yocio jonathan gomez of wilmington must serve at least 34 years in prison. Drunken driver gets 34 years to life in prison for killing 2. Jul 22, 2012 the driver of the explorer, identified as 23yearold yocio gomez, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, conley said. It is the result of intentional, reckless behavior that changes the lives of families every day in the united states. Wilmington dui driver appears unremorseful for deaths. Accidents caused by drunk drivers tend to have the same effect of trouble and tragedy no matter the details. What to do if youre hit by a drunk driver in florida. These numbers indicate that 31% of all traffic deaths involve an alcoholimpaired driver. Conviction upheld for drunk driver who killed 2 construction. If youve never seen the road with the eyes of a drunk driver, the.
Among the people killed in these drunk driving crashes, 67% 6,865 were in crashes in which at least one driver in the crash had a bac of. The officers dashboard camera catches the driver nearly hitting two vehicles before taking. The vehicles were traveling along a marked construction zone on the northbound side of the freeway near artesia boulevard when the driver of the. Oct 16, 2019 british video shows drunk driver s horrifying journey if your driving looks like this, youre probably better off not driving. Aug 05, 2012 the driver of the explorer, 23 yearold yocio gomez, was arrested at the scene for driving under the influence of alcohol. Yocio jonathan gomez, whose bloodalcohol level was 0. Gomez was driving a white 2006 gmc truck southbound on 4th street at 4. Jul 22, 2012 local 2 road workers killed after a drunk driving accident on i405 two highway workers were killed after an auto collision spilled into a construction zone on i405 near artesia boulevard at. An estimated 10,265 people who were killed in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with an illegal bac. Newmarket man sentenced for drunk driving, killing fiveyearold girl. Drunken driver who killed chino hills road worker sentenced. Conviction upheld for drunk driver who killed 2 construction workers on freeway in torrance. Rick sanchez of cnn ran over a man then fled the scene.
Freeway workers family mourns his loss after 2 alleged drunk. I can think of 15 people off of the top of my head who have lost someone they love to a drunk driver. Here are a few wellknown people who left the earth before their time none reached the age of 50 because they, or someone else, chose to drive drunk. In addition to the police report and arrest records, look for witnesses who saw the other driver driving poorly before the crash, like swerving or running their car off the road. It will be six years in prison for a man who pleaded guilty to driving drunk in a. Sanchez was leaving a miami dolphins game when he ran over a man.
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