Raymundo C. Vasquez, 36, was killed in a Ventura car accident the morning of February 27, 2010 after he lost control of his SUV, which crashed and was then struck by a train. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the fatal car accident occurred on Highway 101, near Santa Barbara Avenue, when the SUV drifted to the right shoulder of the rain-slicked highway. Vasquez attempted to overcorrect before veering back and hitting a curb. The SUV then rolled over, went down an embankment and came to rest on train tracks. Moments later, it was hit by an Amtrak train, whose operator could not stop in time to avoid a collision. Vasquez died at the scene, but a passenger was able to escape uninjured.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Raymundo Vasquez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. It's indeed fortunate that his passenger survived this horrific crash. I hope he was not injured, as the article states. Please keep Vasquez's grieving family members in your prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, there were 21 fatalities and 632 injuries involving car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Also, countywide, car accidents claimed 63 lives and caused 3,785 injuries during the same year.

Car Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused this fatal car accident. Why did Vasquez initially lose control of the SUV? The article does not state that he was impaired, distracted or fatigued at the time. Was there a vehicle defect in the SUV that caused it to go out of control? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which caused the vehicle to drift away? Was speed a factor in this accident? Were any other vehicles involved in this accident? I trust investigators are looking into these and other factors in trying to determine exactly what happened here.

Auto Product Liability Issues

Victims' families in such cases, would be well-advised to seek the counsel of a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto product liability cases relating to SUVs. If an auto product defect or design defect is suspected in this case, the SUV must be preserved in its current condition so it can be carefully examined by an expert for malfunctions, vehicle defects and other evidence. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation to injured victims and their families.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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