Kendrick Marquez, 25, killed in collision with alleged drunk driver Autumn Martinez, 21, at Eighth Avenue and Monroe Street in Monte Vista, Colorado
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/06/2015 - 10:48amAccident Date:
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Man Killed While Trying To Stop Woman From Driving Drunk
Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call the Monte Vista Police Department at 719-852-6161 or San Luis Valley Crime Stoppers at 719-589-4111.
Police: Man killed after jumping onto hood of car to stop woman from driving drunk
The Monte Vista Police Department is calling the incident a domestic violence case, but was unable to confirm the nature of the relationship between Marquez and Martinez.
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Autumn Martinez, 21, is charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and reckless driving in a fatal crash into a tree, after man jumped onto the hood of Martinez’s vehicle in an attempt to prevent her from driving drunk. She allegedly drove into a tree, killing the man, identified as Kendrick Marquez, 25. According to authorities, the investigation shows that a domestic disturbance occurred before the crash. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
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
People Involved:
Autumn Martinez
Kendrick Marquez
Roadway:
Eighth Avenue and Monroe StreetCity:
Monte Vista, COCounty:
Rio Grande County, COArea:
Denver, CO
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