Woman Killed, 17-Year-Old Driver Arrested after Huntington Beach on Gothard Street near Cedar Avenue

 Huntington Beach, California (January 2, 2020) – A 61-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on Wednesday night in Huntington Beach, according to a police report.

The collision took place at around 9:25 p.m. January 1, on Gothard Street near Cedar Avenue.

Huntington Beach Police said a 2013 Nissan Rogue, driven by a 17-year-old boy, from Westminster, was traveling northbound when it hit a 2016 Soul. 

The Huntington Beach woman, a passenger in the back seat of Soul, was severely injured and taken to UIC Medical Center when she succumbed to the injuries.

The teen driver sustained minor injuries, and the driver of the Soul and the front-seat passenger complained of pain.

The teen driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222