Local news agencies have reported that a Cardiff-By-The-Sea woman was killed in a fiery weekend traffic incident that also killed a second person and injured three others. Christina Donaghy (40) sustained fatal injuries when the eastbound Porsche Targa convertible in which she was a passenger veered into a westbound lane at a high rate of speed. It crashed into an oncoming pickup truck on Manchester Avenue in Encinitas at approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday.
Sherriff's report that Ms. Donaghy was ejected from the car and died at the scene. A second passenger, believed to be a 61-year-old man from Tahoe City, also died inside the crumpled sports car, which caught fire following the collision.
Paramedics airlifted the driver of the Porsche to UCSD Medical Center in San Diego for treatment of severe injuries. As of May 3rd, he remained hospitalized in serious condition.
Test results are pending regarding whether the Porsche driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
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The driver of the pick-up truck was treated at the scene for superficial injuries, while his female passenger was transported to a local emergency room for treatment.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the sports car was speeding at 70 to 80 mph just prior to the crash near MacKinnon Ranch Road.
Investigation Of The May 1st Encinitas Crash
Sheriffs officers are still conducting their investigation into the cause of this fatal crash, to determine who will be found liable for the harm that was caused. If the driver of the Porsche is ultimately found to be responsible, then that person will be liable for the damages caused to the victims and their families.
Wrongful Death Liability
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 find 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.
A. Jason Kerckhoff is a San Diego personal injury lawyer and the President of Kerckhoff Law, APC, a San Diego wrongful death law firm dedicated to representing people who have been seriously injured or killed, and the families of loved ones who have suffered death caused by the negligence of another.
