Two passengers in a Honda died Wednesday evening when a large hay baler truck struck the vehicle they were riding in, the Visalia Times-Delta reported. The Tulare County accident was reported at 5:55 p.m., at the intersection of Avenue 232 and Road 36, west of Tulare.
According to the Tulare County Fire Department, the two men who were killed were back seat passengers in the Honda. The driver of the Honda, Ullses Bello Gomez, 27, was travelling west on Avenue 232 (Tulare Avenue) when he attempted a left turn onto Road 36. The Honda was then struck by a hay baler going east on Avenue 232, driven by Robert Alavarado Jr., 55, of Tulare. Alvarado was not injured in the crash. Gomez was airlifted to Community Regional Hospital in Fresno with major injuries. One of the victims was identified as Alfredo Salado, 20.
Cause of the Accident
The cause of the fatal May 27th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, the Times-Delta reported that the driver of the Honda was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The investigation is ongoing and it was not clear how CHP officers determined the driver was under the influence.
Liability for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
This accident raises a number of legal questions. While this crash is still under investigation, the families of the two passengers killed in the Honda would be well-advised to consult with an experienced California personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling drunk driving fatality accidents as soon as possible. A skilled attorney can explain the unique legal issues of this suspected DUI accident, and help the families hold the responsible parties liable for the wrongful deaths of the two passengers.
Sources: Visalia Times-Delta, Fresno Bee , Driver in fatal crash west of Tulare arrested on suspicion of DUI
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