San Joaquin County, CA (December 8, 2023) Celestino Ybarra, 32, stopped to help someone and was struck by a big rig on Interstate 205 in San Joaquin County. He was killed in the tragic accident, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol said the accident occurred near El Rancho Road in the town of Tracy.
Ybarra saw a woman in a Honda Civic parked on the shoulder of the interstate. He pulled over, stopping in front of the Honda, to see if the woman needed any help. As he stepped out of the vehicle to walk back to the Honda to speak to the woman, she suddenly pulled out into traffic on Interstate 205. In doing so, she drove directly into the path of a big rig. The big rig hit Ybarra, throwing him. He landed at the bottom of an embankment, authorities said.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene, ready to give aid to Celestino Ybarra, but sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the Honda Civic was suspected of being under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident.
Ybarra’s family is angry and wants justice for his life being taken from them. He had a 16-year-old daughter who no longer has a father. “I’ve never hated anybody. But I hate her . . . ” Mariah Thorson, Ybarra’s daughter, said. “He had the biggest heart too. He was over here trying to help somebody . . . I felt like I got robbed of my dad.”
Who Is At Fault In A San Joaquin County DUI Collision?
Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. According to California Vehicle Code 23152, it is unlawful for someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol to drive a vehicle. A person who has a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more should not operate a motor vehicle. Even small amounts of alcohol can impair a driver. Alcohol causes delayed reactions, impaired judgment, loss of muscle control and lowered alertness.
The victim’s family may have legal recourse through a bodily injury or wrongful death claim. A civil claim can help with lost wages, medical bills and paid and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and assist you with your legal options.
The Investigation Of A DUI Accident In San Joaquin County
All of us at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Celestino Ybarra, who was killed while trying to help someone on Interstate 205. Any one who has information about this accident should reach out to the police.
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