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Paula Queiroz-Lopes, Eduardo Goncalves-Lins Fatal Diamond Bar Crash 57 Freeway

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2 Dead, 2 Drives Suspected of DUI in Multi-Vehicle Crash

DIAMOND BAR, California (Oct. 30, 2017) — Paula Queiroz-Lopes, 24, of Diamond Bar and Eduardo Goncalves-Lins, 28, of Costa Mesa were killed in a suspected DUI collision on the southbound 57 Orange Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner.

Queiroz-Lopes was a passenger in a 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by Goncalves-Lins. The vehicle crashed into the back of a parked tow truck on the shoulder of the freeway early Sunday morning at 3 a.m.

The car came to rest in the No. 3 lane, but was struck by a 2007 Toyota Tacoma and both occupants of the Corolla were ejected into the roadway where they died.

Vincent Delavega, 28, of Santa Ana was driving the Tacoma which also struck an unattended 1998 Dodge Ram pickup truck. William Blackburn, 35, of Covina, who owned the Dodge, had pulled over to help the victims of the first crash. The Tacoma overturned and landed on its side.

Police arriving at the scene suspected both Delavega and Goncalves-Lins were driving under the influence of alcohol.

Delavega suffered fractured ribs and bruises to his chest and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but subsequently arrested on DUI charges.

Witnesses may contact the CHP’s Baldwin Park office at (626) 338-1164.

Those of us at Johnson Attorneys Group offer our thoughts and prayers to the families of those who died in this horrible crash.

When a person is killed in a traffic accident, a full investigation will be pursued by law enforcement to find out why this happened and who is at fault.

Indeed, if a reckless motorist has used alcohol or drugs and causes a collision, the victim or their surviving family members will have the right to pursue a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party.

Drunk drivers may face both criminal and civil actions. A victim or a family who survives them may claim compensation for medical bills, future medical needs, lost wages and pain and suffering.

If your loved one has been a victim in an auto accident due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, we encourage you to speak with an experienced Los Angeles County personal injury lawyer to assist you with your case. Attorney James Johnson and Johnson Attorneys Group will fight aggressively for your legal rights. Let us help you get the justice you deserve. Give us a call at 800-235-6801 free case consultation.

Johnson Attorneys Group is a proud, longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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