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Lancaster, CA – Frank Garcia Killed, Two Injured in Fatal Rollover Crash at East Ave J & 140th St E

Lancaster, CA (October 10, 2022) – On Friday morning, October 8, a serious accident was reported in Lancaster that killed one person and injured two others.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Avenue J and 140th Street East. A Nissan pickup truck, driven by 43-year-old Kimberly Newell, of Helendale, was driving on 140th Street, when she entered the intersection and crashed into the side of a Chevy pickup truck, that was driven by 31-year-old Frank Garcia, of Apple Valley. The impact from the Nissan pickup, caused the Chevy pickup to roll and land on its roof during the collision.

Emergency personnel was called to the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded as well to help those that were injured. They helped the occupants of the overturned pickup truck out of their vehicle and rendered care to them. Sadly, the driver of the Chevy pickup truck, 31-year-old Frank Garcia, sustained major injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Paramedics cared for the other two occupants of the Chevy pickup and the driver of the Nissan. One person was transported to the hospital for further emergency medical care.

The accident caused much damage to the involved vehicles and left much wreckage on the roadway that needed to be cleared. There were traffic delays in the area as crews tended to the victims and cleared the accident.

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and its causes.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

Our thoughts are also with the other people injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Fatal Car Accidents in California

California is a very densely populated state and has the largest population of any other state in the nation. Los Angeles is the biggest city in the state and the second most populated city in the entire nation. A car is a necessity for most people who live in California and therefore, leads to California having some of the busiest and most dangerous roadways in the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more than 4,100 people were killed in fatal car accidents in California in 2021, which increased from the previous year’s number of deaths. There are many reasons accidents happen in California, but the great majority of accidents are caused by reckless and negligent driving. Some common factors include texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, inexperienced drivers, fatigued driving, inclement weather, roadway defects, equipment malfunction, road rage, and failure to follow basic traffic laws.

Getting the news that your loved one has died in a car accident is never an easy thing to deal with. When losing a loved one, you are dealing with enormous amounts of shock, grief, anger, and sadness. You’re trying to cope with these emotions and come to terms with your loss, and the last thing anyone wants to deal with is the insurance company and legal matters that follow after an accident. However, when your loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, the next of kin can file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death suit brings justice and closure to your deceased family member’s passing and helps ease the stress of any financial burdens caused by their death. Contacting a trusted wrongful death attorney can help with these important matters that need to be handled.

If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal car accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact a Lancaster wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help you.

Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.

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