Riverside County, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Desert Hot Springs
Riverside County, California (March 20, 2018): A young woman was killed in a fatal collision with a motor vehicle in Desert Hot Springs on Saturday night, March 17, 2018. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Pamela Carrillo, a local Desert Hot Springs resident.
Officials believe the accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. when Carrillo was struck by a 2013 Ford Fusion at the intersection of Palm Drive and Camino Aventura. Carrillo had reportedly left a friend’s house and was walking to a bus at the time of the collision. It is unknown whether any occupants of the Ford Fusion were injured in the crash and reports do not indicate whether the driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are still gathering information about the crash and no additional details have been made publicly available at this time.
The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Pamela Carrillo. We are deeply sorry for your devastating loss and our thoughts are with you and the entire Desert Hot Springs Community in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.
Motor vehicle crashes have long been a leading cause of fatalities in the United States and survivors are often forced to face incredible hardships in the aftermath. The emotional and financial burdens can be overwhelming and is important for victims to know that they may be entitled to relief under the laws of their state.
If you have lost someone you love because of a collision with a motor vehicle, California law may give you the legal right to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses. Call the Los Angeles Injury Group at 310-954-7248 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and review your options with one of our trusted and experienced wrongful death attorneys today.
