An Escondido woman lost her life in a drunk driving accident that took place in the Antelope Valley last month.
The victim, 20-year-old Michelle Garcia, was a passenger in a car being driven by George M. Reyes, also from Escondido. Reyes was driving his Lexus eastbound on Avenue S towards Tovey Avenue when his car drifted onto the right shoulder. In his attempt to veer back into his lane, Reyes lost control of his vehicle. As he crossed the median his car overturned, and he slid across the other side of the road until the car finally came to a rest.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Garcia, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Reyes was taken to the Antelope Valley Hospital with both major and moderate injuries. He received treatment and was then arrested for drunk driving.
Injured in an Antelope Valley DUI Accident?
Driving under the influence is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal accidents. Drunk driving is also considered one of the most egregious forms of negligence. If you have suffered an injury in an accident caused by a drunk driver, or if your loved one was killed in a drunk driving accident, an attorney at our office can help you pursue an injury or
wrongful death claim against the responsible driver. At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus we have more than 20 years of experience in personal injury law, and can competently guide you through each stage of the claims process. Our goal is to help you recover the largest possible settlement for any medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and mental anguish you have endured following the accident.
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