RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- According to The Press-Enterprise, two people were killed in a Hemet traffic collision involving multiple vehicles. The accident happened at about 6:46 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Warren Road and Devonshire Avenue. Information regarding the specificity of the collision and what could have caused it was not immediately available.
Following this tragic collision, two men identified as Jose Valentin Leyva Alarcon, 39, of San Jacinto, and James Hinkley, 55, of Hemet, were both reported to have died at the scene. An unidentified passenger in one of the vehicles suffered minor injures and was transported to a hospital for further treatment.
Cause of the Car Accident in Hemet
The accident on November 8th remains under investigation by the Hemet Police Department. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear how this collision occurred. Therefore, it is impossible to determine who may be responsible. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
In fatal car accidents such as this one, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside car accident attorney. If the family decides to take action in a wrongful death claim, a skilled attorney can advise them of their legal rights, determine who may be accountable for the incident, and decide the best way to obtain the maximum compensation they are entitled to for the loss of their loved one. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include and is not limited to, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Sources: The Press-Enterprise
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