Child Killed in Collision on Northbound Interstate 15
An 11-year-old boy was very tragically killed Tuesday after a crash on Interstate 15 in Riverside County, the San Bernardino Sun and Orange County Register reported. The accident was reported at 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. The victim, identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department as Joshua Archila, an 11-year-old resident of Orange, was a right rear passenger in a Toyota Camry that was struck from behind by a 2006 Ford F-150 truck. Archila was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died. Several other people were seriously injured in the collision.
Accidents such as this one are devastating and heartbreaking, and understandably cause unimaginable anguish. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Joshua Archila, and everyone who knew him and loved him. Please keep his family in your prayers during this surely very difficult time.
Cause of the Interstate 15 Accident
The California Highway Patrol is the agency investigating this fatal Riverside County accident. It is not known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. The news reports provide only limited details as to what happened, and it is unclear why the Ford truck rear-ended the Toyota Camry. It is possible that the driver of the Ford is responsible for causing this crash. Hopefully, the investigation by the CHP will provide answers as to what happened and why, and who was responsible for the collision.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If it is determine that the driver of the Ford is responsible for causing this crash, the family may be entitled to claim compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim. Although no amount of money could ever ease the pain of a sudden and unexpected death of a child, a wrongful death claim can ease the financial burdens of a loss and hold the at-fault party accountable financially. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the family may be able to recover damages for final medical care expenses, funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings the child would have earned over the course of his lifetime, and loss of love, care affection and companionship. After a tragic loss such as this one, the family may consider speaking with a knowledgeable and understanding California wrongful death attorney who can advise them of their legal rights following this accident.
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