Jamee Chargualaf Killed in Merced County Car Accident on Interstate 5 near Highway 140

Merced County, California (January 10, 2020) – The man who was killed early Wednesday morning in a traffic accident in Merced County has been identified.

Jamee Chargualaf, 24, of Hanford, died in the wreck that took place at about 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 8 on Interstate 5, just south of Highway 140.

The California Highway Patrol said a 2014 Volvo semi-truck trailer, driven by a 54-year-old Sun City man, was traveling northbound in the right lane of Interstate 5 when for reasons still under investigation, it crossed over the center divider and entered the southbound lanes of the highway. The Volvo sideswiped a 2013 Peterbilt semi-truck that was hauling a tanker filled with 8,600 gallons of gasoline.

The Volvo then collided head-on with a 2004 Lexus ES330 operated by a 24-year-old Lemoore man. The force of the impact caused the tanker to roll over on the right shoulder of the interstate and spilled an unknown amount of gas.

Chargualaf, who was riding as a passenger in the Lexus, died at the scene. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, police said.

The driver and another passenger in the Lexus, a 21-year-old Lemoore man, sustained minor injuries in the crash. According to the authorities, the 21-year-old Lemoore man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

The Volvo driver suffered minor injuries in the crash. The Peterbilt driver was uninjured.

Authorities closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 as they cleanup of the oil spill.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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