Man Going To Trial Over Hit-And-Run Case

Saturday, June 15, 2019

We know that the last thing you ever expect when you are out on foot is that you will get stuck and injured. However, there may be a time when you need an Oxnard pedestrian accident lawyer. At the Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman, we are here to help if the careless or negligent actions of another person have caused you harm.

Today, we want to discuss a pedestrian crash that happened locally and where the case stands now.

What is happening in this case?

We have learned that a murder trial has been ordered for an Oxnard man accused of killing a good Samaritan while he was driving intoxicated.

The case will be against Francisco Gomez, and the crash happened on July 22, 2018. Two women, Elicia Lopez Troncoso and her daughter-in-law had come upon a Cadillac Escalade that had crashed and was partially blocking the roadway. They stopped and got out of their vehicle to help when a vehicle driven by Gomez struck both of them.

Troncoso was killed in the crash and her daughter-in-law suffered from a serious leg injury.

When police arrived, Gomez had already fled the scene, but they found him injured on the roof of a nearby home. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him, which include:

  • Second-degree murder
  • DUI causing injury
  • Fleeing the scene of an accident

Due to a previous DUI conviction, he was able to be charged with murder. At the time of the crash, prosecutors say that his blood alcohol level was 24%. That is three times the legal limit.

These incidents are not uncommon

We know that there were more than 273,000 total traffic crash injuries during the latest reporting year for the state of California. Many of those were caused due to the negligence of drivers. This can include:

  • Impaired drivers – they were responsible for 31% of the total traffic crash fatalities that year and more than 10,000 injuries.
  • Distracted drivers – when drivers are more focused on their text messages or videos, they are not properly watching the roadways.

Injuries from these incidents are often severe and cause victims to incur major medical expenses. If they are unable to work while they recover, they could lose the income they need to support their families.

Let us get you through this

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian crash that was caused by someone else’s negligent or careless behavior, please seek legal assistance immediately. At the Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman, we are ready to be your advocate. Our qualified and experienced team will investigate your crash and work to secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:

  • Your medical expenses related to the incident
  • Lost income and benefits if you are unable to work
  • Pain and suffering/loss of enjoyment of life damages
  • Punitive damages against those responsible

If you need an Oxnard pedestrian accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 805-983-2344.
If you need an Oxnard pedestrian accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 805-983-2344.

The Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman has a focus on personal injury cases in other parts of California.

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