Eric Doran, 36, of Newport Beach was killed in a Ventura car accident after his Model-A T-Box Roadster was involved in a three-car crash. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred early morning on May 27, 2011 on the northbound 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks. California Highway Patrol officials say Doran hit a Honda Accord in front of him that slowed down for traffic ahead. Doran was also hit from behind by a Dodge Ram. Doran sustained fatal injuries and his wife, Kat, suffered critical injuries. A third person in one of the other cars sustained minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Eric Doran for their sudden and heartbreaking loss. Doran, who had made a name for himself in Orange County with his restaurant Eat Chow, was in the process of opening a second restaurant, friends say. By all accounts, Doran was a family man, a great friend and a "pillar of the community." Tragic! I also wish his critically injured wife, Kat, the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
Car Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were six fatalities and 618 injuries involving car accidents in Thousand Oaks. In Ventura County as a whole, car accidents claimed 63 lives and injured 3,785 people during the same year.
What Caused This Crash?
Based on this news report, it appears that Doran was unable to slow down in time to avoid a rear-end collision. There are several unanswered questions here. Whose fault was this collision? How fast was Doran going? Did the Honda Accord in front of Doran's Roadster come to a sudden stop? How fast was the Dodge Ram behind Doran's vehicle traveling? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred and why.
Fault and Liability
In such cases, at-fault motorists can be held liable for the injuries, damages and losses. Injured victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other damages. The family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Newport Beach personal injury lawyer will better advise injured victims and their families about their legal rights and options.
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