Oceanside, CA – Three Women Killed in Fatal Accident Involving Drunk Driver
Oceanside, CA (February 6, 2019) – Police reported that three women, who have since been identified, have lost their lives in a tragic and fatal accident involving a drunk driver. The women were identified as 56-year-old Eloina Arango, 40-year-old Petra Arango, and 74-year-old Rufina Rodriguez. The accident took place yesterday.
Police responded to the accident around 12:50 p.m. in the afternoon to find that 19-year-old Mason Fish had been driving a pickup truck when he suddenly collided with a vehicle with the three women inside it. There were three others in their vehicle as well who sustained a variety of different injuries. The accident took place at the intersection of South Coast Highway and Oceanside Boulevard.
Fish had been behind the wheel of a Tacoma pickup truck driving southbound when he allegedly ran through a red light and crashed into the Mazda 6 with the women and other passengers inside.
Petra Arango and a teenage girl were ejected through the rear window of the vehicle upon forceful impact. Aggressive life-saving measures were taken but, unfortunately, Arango died at the hospital. The other two women who lost their lives had been in the backseat.
Multiple people were transported to the hospital with a variety of injuries. Fish was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
We would like to take this time to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of those whose lives were taken too soon in this horrific accident with the hopes that they will be able to find comfort during this difficult time.
Fatal Accidents in California
Unfortunately, far too many fatal accidents take place across California every year. In 2014 alone, 2,878 auto collisions led to fatalities, many of which happened due to the negligence of others. The largest amount of accidents happened due to drunk driving and speeding, but many other negligent factors played a role as well. Losing a loved one to a drunk driver or another reckless driver who engaged in actions that failed to abide by a driver’s owed duty of care can be a difficult time in your life. Our attorneys, who are experienced in wrongful death claims, will help you through this difficult time.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of an accident where you lose a loved one so unexpectedly. Every claim involving a loved one losing their life is especially important to us and top priority when it comes to helping you achieve results you can rely on. We will make this difficult time easier and less stressful for you. Contact us to find out how we can help at 310-954-7248.
