DESERT CENTER, California (June 16, 2016) — Nicolas Madrigales, 20, and Juan Carlos Leon Jr., 23, were killed Thursday morning in a head-on crash on the westbound interstate 10 freeway, according to The Press Enterprise.
The collision took place at 5:35 AM, just west of Ford Dry Lake.
As per the article, California Highway Patrol said Madrigales and Leon were traveling the wrong way in a Toyota Corolla when their car crashed into a semi-truck.
Riverside Coroner’s Office confirmed that both suffered fatal injuries following the wreck. Madrigales was from Bakersfiled while Leon was a resident of Walnut,
Meanwhile, the driver of the big rig, Javier Rodriguez of Tarpon Springs, Fla., was unharmed.
The incident remains under investigation.
The staff members of Johnson Attorneys Group thoughts and prayers are with the both the deceased and injured young men and their family and friends during such difficult times.
Most deadly accidents are preventable tragedies. If a negligent party has disregarded the safety of others and has led to the death or injury of a family member or close friend, it is likely you may have the right to a wrongful death or a personal injury lawsuit. If your loved one has been a victim of a tragic accident and you believe another person is at fault, we urge you to contact Johnson Attorneys Group today to speak with one of our experienced lawyers at 800-235-6801. We have various office locations all throughout California.
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