Two young women died tragically in a violent crash on Interstate 15 Saturday evening, San Diego 6 News reported. The accident occurred on southbound I-15 near the transition ramp to Interstate 805 just before 7 p.m. on October 9, 2010. According news reports, the two women, identified by the San Diego Medical Examiner as Elizabeth Belete, 19, and Cassandra Lopez Robinson, 21, were occupants of a Nissan Altima that, for reasons still under investigation, lost control and sideswiped a Lexus GS 300.
As a result of the impact, both the Nissan and the Lexus went off the road and down an embankment. The Nissan overturned multiple times and both of the occupants of the Nissan were thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. The three people in the Lexus suffered non life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Cause of the Interstate 15 Crash
Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear what sequence of events happened to cause this crash that took the lives of two people. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a CHP sergeant told reporters, "We are treating this like a crime scene," but gave no further information about the victims or the cars.
Car Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
This accident raises a number of questions as to what happened and why, and who was ultimately responsible. There are dozens of possible reasons this crash could have occurred, from driver distraction, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, malfunction in one of the vehicles, or a dangerous condition on the freeway. In situations such as this one, where the cause of an accident that results in major injury and fatality is under investigation, the family members of the victims of this crash would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego car accident lawyer. After an accident, it is always advisable to speak with an attorney before giving a recorded statement to insurance adjustors or accepting a personal injury or wrongful death settlement.
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