Asherey Ryan, Reynold Lester Died In Windsor Hills, Los Angeles Car Accident By the Intersection of La Brea Avenue and Sepulveda Avenue
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (August 10, 2022) – Reynold Lester and Asherey Ryan died in a Windsor Hills, Los Angeles collision by La Brea Avenue and Sepulveda Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Asherey Ryan was traveling with her fiancé Reynold Lester and infant son to a doctor’s appointment. She was checking on the health of her unborn baby.
The driver of a Mercedes sped through a red light and collided with their vehicle. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.
Sadly, Asherey Ryan, her unborn child, her 11-month-old son Alonzo and Reynold Lester were all killed in the crash. Police arrested the nurse who was driving the Mercedes and charged her with vehicular manslaughter.
The nurse being charged had previously been involved in 13 previous accidents. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
You can support the family of Reynold Lester through GoFundMe.
Liability In Los Angeles Car Accidents
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities.” There are many other factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident.
- Distracted driving
- Driver intoxication
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21453, the driver of any vehicle approaching a red light must stop and continue to yield the right of way until an indication to proceed is shown. Any driver that hits another vehicle after going through a red light may be held liable for the collision under the doctrine of negligence per se. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any collision.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that died in a collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. Sadly, at-fault drivers will often fight hard to deny responsibility for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Reynold Lester, Asherey Ryan and Alonzo. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a totally preventable tragedy. The driver responsible for this crash needs to be held to account for their actions.
Do you need more information about a Los Angeles car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the information and resources that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
