El Granada, CA—A fatal collision involving a Lexus sedan and big rig truck brought traffic to a standstill on the Peninsula Thursday afternoon, August 1, 2024, according to KRON with additional reporting from CHPFatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. at Highway 1 and Coral Reef Avenue in El Granada.
The crash involved a female driver operating a Lexus sedan, who sadly lost her life at the scene. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. In addition to the sedan, a big rig was involved in the accident, resulting in a significant fuel spill that closed the southbound lanes of Highway 1.
Witnesses reported seeing the Lexus and the big rig involved in the crash shortly before the incident occurred. Traffic delays extended for several hours as crews worked diligently to clear the wreckage and clean up the hazardous fuel spill.
The specific cause of the crash remains under investigation. CHP officers are meticulously piecing together the events leading up to the accident and have not yet determined the factors that contributed to this heartbreaking incident.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
