Pedestrians Alondra Gastelum and Sareyna Bejarano Died After Getting Struck by a Car while crossing the street on Blackstone Street and Martin Luther King Junior Avenue in Tulare, CA
Tulare, CA (March 18, 2022) – Alondra Gastelum (18) and Sareyna Bejarano (17) both died after getting hit by a car while they were walking across Blackstone Street and Martin Luther King Junior Avenue. According to ABC 30, the incident happened on Sunday night (March 13).
According to authorities, Gastelum died from her injuries after the collision. On the other hand, Bejarano sustained severe injuries and fought while confined at Fresno’s Community Regional Medical Center. However, she also succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday night.
Alondra Gastelum and Sareyna Bejarano both died due to their injuries after the collision.
According to reports, 83-year-old Manuel Correia drove the car involved in the accident. Tulare Police Department’s Sgt. Ed Hinojosa has shared that he cooperated with the investigation. He also said, “the toxicology report shows that he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.” Authorities are still investigating this case.
Family and friends of the girls mourned over the loss. They placed pictures, flowers, and candles at the intersection where the incident happened. Also, they set up GoFundMe and Facebook pages to help raise money for funeral costs.
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Alondra Gastelum and Sareyna Bejarano’s family members may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. They can seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.
Indeed, no amount of money will ever make up for the death of a loved one. However, receiving the maximum settlement and winning a judgment can give a sense of justice. Also, it can offer some peace of mind.
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Certainly, nothing can relieve the pain of losing a loved one. However, it’s important to have a strong team of experienced personal injury attorneys handling your case. In fact, Jacoby & Meyers has a team of the best lawyers for any car accident, wrongful death, or motorcycle accident cases in California, including Los Angeles, Tulare, and Sacramento. Our lawyers can help you get justice as well as the compensation you rightfully deserve, including car accident settlements and more. Give us a call today at 888-960-0480 for a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Jacoby & Meyers does not represent any of the above-mentioned parties. Nevertheless, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of Alondra Gastelum and Sareyna Bejarano.
Certainly, nothing can alleviate the pain of losing a loved one. However, it’s important to have a strong team of experienced personal injury attorneys handling your case. Jacoby & Meyers has a team of the best lawyers for any car accident, wrongful death, or motorcycle accident cases in California, including Los Angeles, Merced County, and Sacramento. Our lawyers can help you get justice as well as the compensation you rightfully deserve, including car accident settlements and more. Give us a call today at 888-960-0480 for a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
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