Jonathan Villalpando Hospitalized after Fatal Norwalk Car Accident on San Gabriel River (605) Freeway near Rosecrans Avenue

Norwalk, California (February 6, 2020) – A three-car accident on 605 Freeway in Norwalk, killed a 24-year-old woman early Wednesday morning and left two other people injured.

The fatal accident took place at around 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 5 in the southbound lane of San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, just south of Rosecrans Avenue.

Authorities said a Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on 605 Freeway when, for an unknown reason, it drifted across the traffic lanes and slammed into the center median.

The Toyota came to rest in the traffic lanes and was hit by a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Honda Accord. The impact of the collision caused the Toyota to flip over and a Chrysler PT Cruiser crashed into it.

The driver of the Toyota was identified as Alyssa Alexus Contreras, 24, of La Puente. Contreras died in the accident.

In the Dodge Ram, the driver was identified as Jonathan J. Villalpando, 28, of Fontana. Villalpando was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Jose O. Estrada, 42, of Pico Rivera, who was the driver of the Honda Accord, was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the PT Cruiser, Milton Max Marquardt, 46, of Ontario, was not injured.

A SigAlert was issued at around 4:05 a.m. for the closure of all lanes of the southbound 605 Freeway near Rosecrans Avenue. All lanes were reopened at about 8:30 a.m.

The accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group, Mr. Arin Khodaverdian believes that car accident claims are rarely straightforward regardless of the circumstances involved. “Liable insurance companies will often do everything possible to limit their out-of-pocket expenses by either devaluing or outright denying your claim and it is crucial, therefore, to have an experienced attorney on your side,” He said.

Mr. 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 is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222