Justin Romo, 19, killed in collision with wrong-way driver Tyler Thompson, 26, on 210 Freeway in Azusa, California
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:00amAccident Date:
Saturday, August 9, 2014Teen Killed in Azusa Wrong-Way Crash Identified
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Man in jail for fatal drunk driving accident raising money for victim's family
Now, Tyler Thompson is attempting to raise funds for Romo's family as a way to raise awareness about the dangers of driving drunk. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Tyler Thompson's brother, Alexander, and has raised over $1,000 of its $10,000 goal.
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A 19-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning when a wrong-way driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol collided with his car on the westbound 210 Freeway in Azusa.
Justin Romo, 19, of El Monte, was killed in the collision. A 16-year-old passener sustained moderate injuries and was taken to County-USC Medical Center, according to California Highway Patrol.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Wrong-way Crash, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Children/Minors Involved, Head-onPeople Involved:
Justin Romo
Tyler Thompson
Roadway:
210 FreewayCity:
Azusa, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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