Stockton, CA – Miguel Figueroa-Cruz Killed in Fatal Crash on Highway 4 near Lone Tree Way Exit
Stockton, CA (April 7, 2021) – A fatal traffic accident occurred on a highway in Stockton on April 2 that took the life of one individual. The deceased victim has been identified as Miguel Figueroa-Cruz, 28, of Stockton.
According to reports, Figueroa-Cruz was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. It was reported to have taken place on Highway 4 near the Lone Tree Way exit around 3:00 a.m.
The factors contributing to the cause of the incident have not been reported at this time. Paramedics treated those with injuries at the scene before transporting seriously hurt individuals to local hospitals for treatment.
No one else involved in the crash has been identified at this time. Police continue to investigate.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Auto Collisions in Stockton
Auto accidents throughout California claim the lives of more than 3,400 people each year. Although the majority of vehicle collisions are preventable, we continue to witness the impacts they have on families throughout our state. In fact, statistics show that more than 80% of accidents occur as a result of another driver’s reckless or negligent actions. The leading causes of crashes in our state include driving while impaired, careless driving, speeding, distracted driving and disregarding traffic control devices. In many cases, families of those killed are left to deal with overwhelming mental and emotional consequences while trying to pick up the pieces of their lives and move forward.
As if dealing with overwhelming grief was not enough, numerous families are required to put forth tens of thousands of dollars to cover the funeral costs of their loved ones. When victims are killed in accidents resulting from the negligence of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in California as soon as possible. Although we understand that no amount of compensation could ever take away a family’s pain and suffering, compensation can help grieving families cover to costs of burial and funeral expenses and alleviate the impact of lost wages moving forward.
With nearly four decades of experience, the California car accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped thousands of families hold wrongdoers accountable and get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Being able to focus on moving forward after experiencing a loss is something our law firm is dedicated to helping our clients do. We work hard to help families protect their legal rights and best interests. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you. Our team is available to meet with you and discuss legal options available to help you recover.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Stockton. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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