A DUI crash was reported near Sunset Boulevard on Saturday, October 10th. The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into the crash. The driver was identified as a 26-year-old female. She was driving on her hybrid Lexus with a female passenger of the same age when she crashed into a Range Rover in the opposite lane. The female passenger had fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was also moderately injured and was hospitalized for her injuries. The Range Rover occupants were uninjured. The incident happened just before 8:00 p.m. The driver will be facing manslaughter charges for her action.

Can You File A Wrongful Death Claim Against a Driver on Behalf of a Passenger?

It is possible that in a single-vehicle crash or even a multi-vehicle crash, the at-fault driver was occupying the same vehicle as to the passenger. In this situation, what can you do on behalf of the deceased passenger? If you are related to the passenger and would like to pursue a claim against the driver then you should know that you are able to do so. You can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver or their auto insurance provider. To get a free consultation from a lawyer regarding your car accident case, call us at (800) 310-1606.

Source: Beverly Press