10news.com reports that the death of Junethea Centeno on April 12th is calling attention to a potentially dangerous problem on Interstate 15 in the Escondido area. Ms. Centeno lost her life on northbound I-15 near Felicita Road after losing control of her vehicle after driving into a concrete barrier near a construction site.
Her father, June Centeno, cannot understand why his daughter lost her life that morning. Junethea's boyfriend, Jon Mata, arrived at the scene moments after the crash. He told 10News: "There were no orange drums, no cones, no reflectors, nothing like that ... if she only hit the side of the road where the barrier is, the car could have slid down, versus hitting the end of a barrier. If things were set up the way they should be, they could have softened the impact. She'd be alive today."
Friends and family gathered yesterday afternoon to say goodbye to the 18-year-old Palomar College student.
Dangerous Roadway Crashes & Wrongful Death Liability
10news.com reports that CalTrans has refused to comment on the crash, and that the California Highway Patrol investigation is expected to take another two weeks. What is the cause of the April 12th crash? Is CalTrans liable? These are questions that can be answered after the CHP's investigation is complete.
When a person dies due to the negligence of another, his or her family would benefit from speaking to a wrongful death lawyer about the incident and the wrongful death liability issues involved. An experienced attorney can help the family members of the victim get answers as to exactly what happened and who is responsible, as well as explain what the family members' legal rights and options are should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Source: 10news.com
