El Rio, CA – Passenger Killed in DUI Car Accident at Highway 118
El Rio, CA (October 14, 2018) – On Wednesday, October 10 in Ventura County, a 42-year-old man was killed in a DUI car accident that took place at Highway 118 and Vineyard Avenue in El Rio. The accident took place around 1:30 p.m. that afternoon.
At the time, 28-year-old Castro Margarito was driving a green Altima westbound on the highway when it suddenly slammed into the rear of a truck turning into a concrete plant. The unidentified passenger in the Nissan died at the scene of the accident. He was only identified as a 42-year-old Santa Paula man.
Margarito was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries, which is where it was discovered that he had been driving under the influence at the time. He was immediately arrested.
Police continue to investigate at this time.
El Rio DUI Accident
DUI accidents are considered to be a crime, which means that liability might not always be so hard to determine in these cases. If somebody was driving drunk at the time of the accident, police will almost always assume that they are at fault, which will help pave the way toward your claim for damages in the immediate future.
We wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the passenger who lost his life in this horrific accident. We understand just how devastating it can be to endure an accident with a drunk driver. If you have lost someone close to you in one of these accidents, we don’t want you to feel as if you are alone when you decide to bring a wrongful death case on their behalf.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we are here for you in your time of need and want to stand by your side as you work toward the compensation you deserve. Call us for more information on how we can play a role in your case at 310-954-7248.
