[05-29-2021] San Diego County, CA – Head-On Collision in Oceanside Kills Three Sisters

Three sisters on a road trip to Idaho were tragically killed after a head-on collision in Oceanside on Saturday afternoon, May 29.

The fatal accident occurred about 35 miles west of Boise on Highway 95 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The three sisters were on a trip with their family driving to a cabin in Idaho when their Honda Civic collided head-on with a GMC Sierra pickup truck.

The GMC Sierra pickup truck later caught fire. Civilians attempted to extinguish the flames from the pickup truck by using a fire extinguisher. The three occupants of the pickup survived. The three occupants of the GMC Sierra were then airlifted to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Four occupants of the Honda Civic, including the three sisters, were sadly killed from the crash. They were identified as 26-year-old Melissa Rojas C., 22-year old Jasmin Rojas C. The the16-year-old killed was Priscilla Rojas C. The cause of the tragic accident has not been established.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

When two vehicles collide directly with each other while traveling in opposite directions, it is known as a head-on collision. Even at slow speeds, these accidents can cause severe injuries and even death.

Head-on collisions are probably one of the most fatal types of car accidents. During a head-on collision, the force of the collision is much stronger than other types of car accidents. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. Head-on collisions mainly occur when drivers are distracted or are experiencing over-fatigue.

There are many potential causes of head-on collisions. Your attorney needs to determine what, exactly, caused the accident because this will determine who was at fault (“liable”) for the accident. The person responsible for the accident also has a legal obligation to compensate you for your injuries and losses.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions in San Diego County

Liability can involve complex legal issues and defenses. It might be split between multiple drivers or companies. The difficulty in navigating this process is why it is essential to work with an experienced California accident lawyer who knows how to prove liability. The victim’s family can pursue justice for their loved ones with the help of an experienced wrongful death attorney. Attorneys will vigorously fight for their rights and handle all the paperwork and legal aspects for them as they recover from their grief.

Attorneys can also file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. In a wrongful death suit, the survivors sue the person responsible for an untimely death and the financial losses they caused. These losses can include funeral and burial expenses, as well as all the lost wages the victim would have earned between the time of the accident and his or her expected retirement.

A wrongful death attorney can serve as a helpful legal guide for the grieving family during this difficult time while ensuring that the guilty party will be held accountable for their alleged crime. Our attorneys from Arash Law are here to help you 24 hours a day and seven days a week – call (888) 488-1391 today.