Child Killed in Fresno Pursuit 5th to Die after Police Chase
Aug 11th, 2009 by ANorman
8-year old Carlos Eric Salazar died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon bringing his personal family death toll to five after a police pursuit where three suspects were also killed. Carlos was one of five siblings who had been thrown clear when a fleeing motorist in a Dodge Neon ran a stop sign and crashed into his family’s pickup truck. The Neon driver, who had carjacked the vehicle, did at the scene as did his two male companions. The vehicular crash occurred after an officer tried to pull the Dodge over for a traffic violation Saturday afternoon. The car sped off and police gave case until it collided with the 1997 Sierra GMC pickup truck carrying a couple and their five children.
29-year-old Carlos Salazar’s Jr., and 26-year-old Jennifer Salazar, the parents of the children, sustained minor to moderate injuries and are currently at Fresno Hospital. None of the truck passengers were thought to be wearing seat belts when the crash occurred.
While this tragedy is a ringing endorsement for the use of seat belt restraints, it also highlights the repercussions that can occur when motorists make the decision to run from police. In such cases, surviving family members can pursue those responsible for their loved ones death in court when applicable. In a similar tragic situation? We can help. Contact our law offices today at and set up a free case evaluation. We can and will get you the reparation needed after your profound loss, and will fight to ensure that those responsible for your loved ones death pay for their negligence.
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