Nelson Borja-Ramos Killed in Los Angeles Car Accident

Nelson Borja-Ramos killed in multi-vehicle car accident on Interstate 10, Los Angeles, California

Multi-vehicle accident on eastbound I-10 near Crenshaw Boulevard

Nelson Borja-Ramos, 23, died Sunday in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 5 a.m.

Three vehicles crashed, scattering debris across the No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 lanes. Those lanes closed for several hours. The No. 5 lane remained open to traffic.

Borja-Ramos died from blunt force injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

All eastbound lanes of the freeway reopened by 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that killed Borja-Ramos. Investigators will look at road conditions on the 10 Freeway, driver actions, and vehicle maintenance to assign fault.

the driver Analyst Estey Candice Bond, a legal expert at Bond Legal, spoke about the investigation process. "Insurance companies often try to pressure victims and families of victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. They are financially motivated to limit compensation and do not factor in the long-term consequences and suffering that a family will ultimately experience. Attorneys vigorously advocate for their clients to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly." Bond said. "We meticulously review police reports, witness statements, and any available dashcam or surveillance footage. Our goal is to advocate for justice and ensure that the family receives the support they need during an incredibly difficult time."

Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. California applies pure comparative fault.

The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death. Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of consortium, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.