Ascencion Garcia-Castillo, of Wenatchee, Died In Orondo Car Accident After Concrete Slab Fell From Box Truck On Highway 97 —-> GoFundMe Created To Help Victim’s Family
ORONDO, WASHINGTON (October 15, 2022) – A man identified as Ascencion Garcia-Castillo died in an Orondo box truck accident after concrete slab fell onto Highway 87.
Douglas County officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday. Ascencion Garcia-Castillo was traveling down the road when his vehicle was hit by a concrete slab that fell off of a box truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Despite the best efforts of first responders, Ascencion Garcia-Castillo was pronounced dead at the scene.
He is survived by a wife, daughter and three sons. Family and friends remembered him as a loving father and a man of deep religious faith who was committed to ministry work and service. A GoFundMe page has been created to help the victim’s family.
According to the GoFundMe, “Ascencion Garcia-Castillo was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who dedicated his life to serving his family and his community. While working his full-time agricultural job, Ascención also served the Chelan County Community through his passionate ministry work and service. Ascención truly reflected the love of Jesus in his life and he positively impacted the lives of all who knew him.”
Liability For Orondo Box Truck Accidents
Accidents that involve debris that fell off of a truck may seem like freak occurrences, but they are actually quite common. According to one report from USA Today, more than 50,000 car accidents every year are caused by debris that fell into the roadway. These types of accidents cause around 125 fatalities and nearly 10,000 injuries annually. Most debris tends to fall onto interstate highways. There are a number of methods that drivers should take in order to prevent accidents involving falling debris.
- Truck drivers should ensure that the back door of their trailer is properly latched.
- Objects attached to the car must be properly secured.
- Objects that are likely to roll should be properly secured with chocks, wedges or a cradle.
It is illegal for any driver to fail to properly secure their load. Pursuant to Maria’s Law, “A person who causes an injury or death by failing to secure a load properly can be charged with a gross misdemeanor and can face a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. […] Victims of such crimes are eligible for money from the state’s Crime Victims Compensation program.” Drivers that fail to properly secure their loads could also face civil liability for their actions.
If a truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be liable for any accident caused by an improperly secured load. In general, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees -insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. The company that loaded a truck could also be liable for such an accident. In many situations, truck drivers do not load their own trucks. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any truck accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that is killed in an accident involving debris in the roadway may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with the sudden loss of a loved one. Sadly, though, companies will often fight hard to deny responsibility when they fail to secure loads and cause accidents. This is why it is so important that evidence is properly preserved after a crash.
Investigating An Orondo Box Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ascencion Garcia-Castillo. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable crash that should have not taken place. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all who have lost so much.
Do you need more information about an Orondo truck 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 a particular incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
