Tow truck driver Fred Griffith, 55, killed in collision with alleged DUI hit-and-run driver Michael Gilbert Gray on state Route 52 in San Diego, California
Father of 3 hit, killed on SR-52
CHP identified that driver of the SUV as Michael Gilbert Gray. Authorities said Gray was driving without a valid license at the time of the incident. He is being charged with first-degree murder, hit-and-run, gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and driving under the influence resulting in bodily injury.
Teen left to support family after father killed by DUI driver
With their father gone, Griffith and his two brothers were at risk of losing their home. But, thanks to their GoFundMe Page, they got some extra help.
Tow truck drivers honor father of three
More than 100 tow truck drivers led a procession down State Route 52 in honor of Fred Griffith, who was struck and killed on highway in February.
Man Pleads Guilty in Tow Truck Driver's Death
Michael Gilbert Gray, 50, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with two serious felony priors, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
Man who hit, killed tow-truck driver sentenced
Gray was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison.
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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.
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