Los Angeles Injury Attorney Blog

An 87-year-old Coachella woman died of her injuries several hours after an accident in Riverside County on Monday afternoon, authorities reported. The two vehicle accident, involving a sedan and a full-size 2003 GMC pickup truck, happened Monday morning around 11:20 a.m. at Avenue 48 and Indio Boulevard/Grapefruit Boulevard (California State Route 111). The victim, Francisca Reyes, 87, was a passenger in the 2007 Nissan sedan. She was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where she died of her injuries shortly before 3 p.m. The driver of the Nissan, reportedly the victim's daughter, suffered moderate injuries in the collision and was also taken to Desert Regional Medical Center

Please keep the family of Francisca Reyes in your prayers as they cope with this unexpected loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to everyone who knew and loved her.

Based upon the news reports in the Press-Enterprise, the cause of this Indio accident is not clear. Did the driver of the pickup truck run a red light or did something else, such as a traffic light malfunction or vehicle mechanical failure, cause this crash? The Indio Police Department is investigating the cause of the collision, and hopefully their investigation will yield answers to these questions. Meanwhile, the family of Francisca Reyes may benefit from consulting with a Riverside wrongful death attorney while this fatal accident remains under investigation. An attorney can protect the victim's rights and help the family obtain the compensation they are entitled from whoever is responsible for their loss.