Man Dies, Child Hospitalized after San Joaquin County DUI Crash on Highway 4 near Tracy Boulevard

San Joaquin County, California (February 15, 2020) – A man was killed and a boy was injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in San Joaquin County, authorities said.

The fatal crash occurred on Highway 4 near Tracy Boulevard at around 8:00 a.m. Friday, February 14.

According to California Highway Patrol, Mauricio Solorio Garcia, 54, was driving a tractor-trailer westbound on Highway 4 when he drifted across the double yellow lines and collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 35-year-old man.

The tractor-trailer then sideswiped a minivan. Authorities said the SUV and the minivan were traveling together when the collision happened.

The driver of the SUV was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.

An 11-year-old boy, who was riding as a passenger in the SUV, was airlifted to a local hospital with serious injuries.

All occupants of the minivan, a man and three children, were uninjured.

Garcia was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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. 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