Two Fatalities Identified in Head-On Double Big Rig Crash at Twisselman Road in Lost Hills
Lost Hills, CA (July 12, 2022) – Ricardo Gomez Perez (54) of Healdsburg and Manuel Velasquez (44) of Montclair were identified as the fatalities in a double big rig crash in Lost Hills. According to MSN, the accident happened around 3:30 am on Monday.
Two fatalities were found at the scene following the head-on collision involving two big rigs at Twisselman Road.
The California Highway Patrol reported a crash involving two big rigs on southbound I-5 at Twisselman Road.
When they arrived, two victims were found dead at the scene. The Kern County Coroner later identified them as Ricardo Gomez Perez of Healdsburg and Manuel Velasquez Garcia of Montclair.
This accident remains under investigation.
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In this case, the family members of Ricardo Gomez Perez and Manuel Velasquez can have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it can depend on the investigation’s findings. In addition, negligence by a person or business can contribute to an accident, which might have resulted in the death of a family member. If that is the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and receive a big settlement.
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Jacoby & Meyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of Ricardo Gomez Perez and Manuel Velasquez.
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