Two people died and one person was injured May 14th in a crash in Sun City, police reported. The fatal Riverside County accident occurred near the intersection of Sherman Road and Mapes Road at about 7:40 p.m. Friday, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a press release. Perris Police officers dispatched to the scene of the crash discovered a pickup truck had been travelling southbound on Sherman Road when the driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a large tree. The driver of the pickup truck, Antonio Esparza, 22, of Perris, died at the scene of the crash. Another passenger, Francisco Esparza, 24, was taken to Menifee Valley Medical Center, where he died. A third passenger was hospitalized in critical condition.
Cause of the Crash
The cause of this May 14th Menifee crash is still under investigation. Sheriff's officials have asked anyone with information about the crash to call the Perris Police Department Traffic Division at (951)210-1000.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not exactly clear why this accident occurred. Perris Police are investigating whether driver error caused this crash, or if this accident was the result of a vehicle defect or a dangerous road condition. If the negligence of the auto manufacturer, the road maintenance agency, or any other party caused the driver to lose control of his vehicle, the man critically injured and the families of the two men killed may be entitled to monetary compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
While this accident is still under investigation, the families of the three men involved in this accident would be well-advised to consult with an attorney. An experienced Riverside County auto accident lawyer can oversee the official investigation, review the accident report, explain the unique legal issues surrounding this accident, and help the families understand and protect their legal rights to compensation following this accident.
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