Denise Lyn Fox, 56, killed in head-on crash with alleged drunk driver Jessica Lea Allred, 23, on Highway 58 near Santa Margarita, California
Person killed in Santa Margarita crash
Emergency personnel transported the driver of the Saturn, who was suffering from major injuries, to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. CHP officers placed the Saturn’s driver under arrest for DUI at the hospital.
Names of suspect and victim in deadly DUI crash near Santa Margarita released
A GoFundMe account has been set-up for Fox. The page reads, "We are setting this fund up to cover the costs of her final wishes. We are extremely grateful for everyone's prayers and support through this very tough time for our family. More than anything we want you to share this with all your friends and let everyone know the dangers of drinking and driving."
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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