Teresa Medrano and Manuel Medrano Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 24 [Yakima, WA]

 On Wednesday, 61-year-old Teresa Medrano of Sunnyside, and her passenger, 68-year-old Manuel Medrano, died in a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 24.
 
The fatal Yakima accident happened at about 6:30 a.m. when the two were traveling east on State Route 24.
 
At the same time, a 32-year-old Yakima man was also driving in the same direction.
 
Teresa stopped to make a turn left to Cold Creek Road, but the vehicle behind them struck them.
 
The vehicle pushed Teresa’s car into the west lane.
 
Then, a third vehicle driving west of State Route 24 struck Teresa’s car.
 
The authorities pronounced Teresa and Manuel dead at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, charges are pending for the 32-year-old Yakima man.
 
The authorities continue to investigate the deadly Washington crash.
 
They did not provide any estimation for when the roads would reopen.

Sweet Lawyers extends its sincere condolences to the family and community of Teresa Medrano and Manuel Medrano.

What Can the Grieving Family Do?

 
Grieving and handling legal claims don’t exactly go hand in hand. This is why hiring an experienced attorney can not only provide you with peace of mind that you have a fighter in your corner but provide peace knowing justice will be served.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Although nothing can bring back those dearly departed, we strive to secure the future of our clients, protecting them from further losses,” explains Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you suddenly lost a loved one or have a family member injured in a multi-vehicle crash, reach out to the lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. We have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your wrongful death case. Sweet Lawyers will fight for you until you get justice and the compensation that your family rightfully deserves. Call us today at (800) 203-3061 for a free and confidential consultation with an expert in Yakima.