Mary Diaz-Moreno (Full Name: Mary Ann Diaz-Moreno) Killed In Rohnert Park Head-On Car Accident On The Rohnert Park Expressway Near Stony Point Road
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA (October 6, 2022) – A 78-year-old woman identified as Mary Diaz-Moreno died in a Rohnert Park car accident on the Rohnert Park Expressway.
Sonoma County officials are saying that the accident took place around 1:53 p.m. on Friday. A man driving a Ford Ranger pickup truck made an unsafe turning movement and collided head-on with the Honda CRV SUV driven by Mary Diaz-Moreno.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Mary Diaz-Moreno was trapped inside of the wreckage, but was eventually able to be freed.
She was taken to the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital but died due to the severity of her injuries. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Rohnert Park Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to Bank Rate, “NHTSA’s early estimates show that there were around 42,915 traffic fatalities in 2021, up 10.5% from 38,823 fatalities in 2020.” The vast majority of these accidents are preventable and involve some amount of human error. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Many collisions are caused by drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a driver makes an abrupt left turn in front of another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes. If a pickup truck driver was working when they were involved in a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their employment. For example, a pickup truck driver may have been delivering packages when they were involved in a crash. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any car accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- An independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that is killed in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, drivers will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Rohnert Park Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mary Diaz-Moreno. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Rohnert Park car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
