Joanna Ochoa Injured in Fatal San Mateo Crash on Highway 101
Woman Injured in San Mateo Car Crash that left 2 Drivers Arrested Identified
San Mateo, California (January 21, 2020) – Authorities identified the woman who was injured in a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning on Highway 101 in San Mateo, a local news source reported.
Joanna Ochoa was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the crash.
According to the article, California Highway Patrol officers responded to southbound Highway 101, south of 3rd Avenue at about 1:49 a.m. following reports of a car crash.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a woman was driving a white Toyota Yaris south when she was rear-ended by a Dodge Charger in the No. 2 lane.
Reportedly, a female passenger from the Toyota Yaris exited the car and walked across the traffic lanes in an easterly direction to contact the driver of the Dodge.
At the same time, a black Toyota Camry was headed southbound on the highway at an unknown speed and approaching the collision scene. The Camry struck the woman, who was standing in traffic lanes and then crashed into the Dodge.
The woman, identified as Ivania Torres, died at the crash scene.
Ochoa was a passenger in the Camry and was hospitalized at Stanford Hospital. Another passenger in the Yaris was also injured.
The driver of the Camry, Ramon Hernandez, 32, of Redwood City and the driver of the Dodge, whose identity was not released, were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.
Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”
Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.
Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.
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