Seal Beach, CA – Jakayah Lassiter Loses Life in Auto Accident near 405 Freeway
**Seal Beach, CA (June 3, 2022) – **A multi-vehicle accident reported on Monday morning in the Seal Beach area claimed one person’s life. Just before 3:30 a.m., on May 30, the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of an auto accident on 405 Freeway.
Reports from authorities show that 24-year-old Jakayah Lassiter was driving a Nissan Murano on the HOV connector road near the southbound side of San Gabriel River Freeway to the southbound side of the 405 Freeway. For unknown reasons, her vehicle collided with a 2015 Honda Accord head-on.
Lassiter suffered fatal injuries in the accident and died at the scene.
The driver of the Honda, a 70-year-old man from Buena Park, suffered injuries and was rushed to Long Beach Memorial Hospital for emergency care. A 32-year-old man inside the Honda was also injured and transported to a local hospital.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the two victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of Jakayah Lassiter. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
Each year, over 3,900 people suffer fatal injuries in auto accidents across the state of California. There are many cases where people are killed in crashes due to the negligence of others.
Fatal crashes can often be attributed to drivers who are speeding, impaired, or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles. These and other negligent actions cause crashes every day in our state. Unfortunately, there are many cases where people end up losing their lives due to these accidents.
Losing a loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident can have devastating consequences on the emotional and financial health and well-being of those who are left behind. For this reason, families should reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Seal Beach immediately after suffering the unexpected and sudden loss of a loved one.
Our Seal Beach car accident lawyers at The Law Offices of John C. Ye have more than 100-years of combined experience helping families pursue legal action after losing loved ones in accidents. Our lawyers have spent more than two and a half decades focused on protecting the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones and we will help you get justice as well. Our lawyers can help you secure full and timely compensation to cover the damages you face moving forward.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of an accident, you must reach out to our California personal injury law firm to schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience. By calling 866-771-9467, our lawyers can meet with you to discuss your case and help you pursue a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. Our lawyers will stop at nothing to ensure you are able to get the outcome you expect for your case. Contact our team today to get started.
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