ORANGE COUNTY -- A two-car collision in Huntington Beach left a woman killed and a man seriously injured on Saturday, Los Angeles Times reported. The accident happened at about 9:35 a.m. on Adams Avenue at Bushard Street, when a 2002 Honda was broadsided by a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The occupants in the Honda was an 86-year-old man, and his passenger, Esther Kumasaka, 82, of Huntington Beach.
Following this tragic accident, the female passenger, Kumasaka, was reported to have died at the scene. And the driver of the Honda, was taken to UCI Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. The Huntington Beach police are investigating the cause of the collision.
Car Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
While police officials are determining what caused this November 5th accident, the injured victim or family members of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled California auto accident attorney. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney at Estey Bomberger can advise the victim and/or family of their legal rights in either a personal injury or wrongful death claim, determine who may be responsible for the crash, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, funeral/burial costs, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating car accident.
Sources: CBS Los Angeles News, Los Angeles Times
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