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71 Freeway reopens hours after alleged DUI crash leaves 1 dead, others injured

July 3rd, 2023

POMONA, Calif. (KABC) -- The 71 Freeway in Pomona was shut down Monday for hours after a crash involving a suspected drunk driver that left one person dead and several others injured.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. Sunday. According to the Pomona Police Department, a driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a tow truck in the northbound lanes.

The impact of that collision caused the tow truck to crash into the center divider and end up in oncoming traffic on southbound lanes.

That's when police say a family in a minivan collided head-on with the tow truck, "causing significant injury to several occupants."

At least four people were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. One individual, only identified as an adult man, died.

After the crash, all lanes were closed between Mission Boulevard and Rio Rancho Road.

The Pomona Police Department announced just before 2 p.m. Monday that the freeway had reopened.

The driver of the vehicle that originally struck the tow truck has been identified as Mark Shoemate. The 33-year-old Aliso Viejo resident was booked for vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.

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https://abc7.com/pomona-71-freeway-dui-crash/13456157/

Millions Recovered for Auto Accident Victims

Drake Law Firm is an award-winning law firm that focuses exclusively on personal injury law. 

Backed by a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff with over 100 years of combined experience, we have excelled in fighting for auto accident victims, and have recovered more than $150 million in compensation for our clients.

Drake Law Firm: Provide Auto Accident Results

Founded by Attorney Benjamin Drake, Drake Law Firm has secured notable verdicts and settlements in motor vehicle accident cases across the state of California. 

Our recent auto accident results:

  • $2.5 million: driver T-boned in an intersection accident
  • $735,000 recovery: motorist side swiped by negligent driver
  • $1 million: victim of rear-end accident
  • $2.65 million: pedestrian hit by vehicle
  • $1.23 million: motorcycle rider struck by vehicle

We fight for the maximum compensation possible. To discuss your potential auto accident lawsuit and how much it may be worth, contact us to speak with a personal injury lawyer.

We Handle All Types of Auto Accidents

Drake Law Firm represents victims who suffer losses in all types of motor vehicle accidents. Whatever your accident may involve, Drake Law Firm has the experience you need. We can help with:

  • Drunk driving accidents
  • Ride-share accidents (Uber / Lyft)
  • Crashes caused by negligent or distracted drivers
  • Multi-vehicle accidents, rear-end collisions, and intersection accidents
  • Pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorcycle wrecks
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM / UIM) claims
  • Passenger injuries, including public transit and bus accidents
  • Auto defects and product liability claims
  • Construction or worksite auto accidents‍
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Pedestrian Struck By Car
July 30th, 2021
San Jose police said a preliminary investigation found a man was walking in the northbound lanes of Monterey Road, outside of a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by a Honda Civic that was traveling in a northbound direction on Monterey Road.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Accident
August 16th, 2021
A man in his late 60s was walking across Foothill Boulevard, in Los Angeles’ Sylmar neighborhood, about 12:45 a.m. Monday when a sedan traveling north struck him, LAPD officials said.
DUI caused fiery rollover car crash
September 23rd, 20210
The California Highway Patrol says the driver was southbound on the highway when they lost control of the car, drifted onto the center divider and overturned.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Vehicle
November 27th, 2021
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle in Fullerton, authorities said Saturday.
Driver killed in a car accident in DTLA
January 6th, 2021
The LAPD’s preliminary investigation into the crash found the Porsche was going east on First Street at a high rate of speed when it hit the side of an LAUSD building, then collided with an overhanging street lamp.
Teen Hospitalized From A Car Collision
September 8th, 2021
A teenage bicyclist was injured and flown to an Oakland hospital after a collision at a south Napa intersection early Tuesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspected DUI hit a Firetruck
February 1st, 2022
A suspected drunk driver ran a stop sign last night in the Madera Ranchos, slamming into the side of a Cal Fire engine.
Car crashed injured three
November 28th, 2021
Three people were injured Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash in the city of Orange, including two in critical condition.
car collision injured a pedestrian
December 27th, 2021
The pedestrian who was struck was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The driver involved stayed at the scene and was cooperating with San Jose police.
Major Crash Left 3 Injured
December 25th, 2021
On Saturday night, a major crash in Rowland Heights left three injured, two of whom are in critical condition.
Ambulance on its side after crash in Downtown Fresno
August 31st, 2021
According to Fresno Police, the crash was between the ambulance and an SUV. Both were found by officers in the intersection. Three people were inside the ambulance at the time, which was responding to a call for service. One person was inside the SUV.
Passing Car Killed Pedestrian
July 31st, 2021
Madera police received reports of a man running into lanes of traffic near Pecan and Madera Avenues around 10 on Friday night.
Multiple injuries and one death in hit-and-run accident
January 13th, 2021
One person died and three others were injured after a crash in Westwood Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported about 3:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Beverly Glen Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
2 deaths in hit-and-run accident
January 31st, 2021
The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night as a grey Honda Civic was heading west on Avenue O-8. It was entering the intersections when detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say the driver of a black Chrysler ran a red light and slammed into the Honda.
DUI Accident Killed One
December 24th, 2021
The driver of the vehicle who caused the collision was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, but no suspect description was readily available.

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