{"id":78547,"date":"2024-09-22T21:20:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T21:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/?p=78547"},"modified":"2026-05-15T21:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:21:36","slug":"infante-muere-en-accidente-de-multiples-vehiculos-en-la-autopista-132-en-vernalis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/infant-dies-in-multi-vehicle-crash-on-highway-132-in-vernalis\/","title":{"rendered":"Infante muere en accidente de m\u00faltiples veh\u00edculos en la Autopista 132 en Vernalis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- =========================\n     LOCAL ACCIDENT NEWS ARTICLE \u2013 SCRANTON LAW FIRM\n     REBUILD: Legacy Accident Article\n     ========================= --><\/p>\n<p><!--\n========================================\nSEO META \u2014 COPY INTO AIOSEO\n========================================\nMETA TITLE (57 chars):\nInfant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 132 Vernalis\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION (154 chars):\nAn 11-month-old infant from Ceres died and driver Jairo Renteria-Colchado was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis on September 21, 2024.\n\nSUGGESTED SLUG:\ninfant-dies-in-multi-vehicle-crash-on-highway-132-in-vernalis\n\nSUGGESTED TAGS:\nVernalis Highway 132 crash, infant killed car accident, Stanislaus County fatal crash 2024, multi-vehicle collision Vernalis, wrongful death infant California\n========================================\nEND\n--><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"Infant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 132 Near Vernalis, Stanislaus County\",\n      \"description\": \"On September 21, 2024, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis killed an 11-month-old infant from Ceres and driver Jairo Renteria-Colchado, 26. 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} .slf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .slf-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"slf-news-article\">\n<section class=\"slf-news-hero\">\n<div class=\"slf-news-hero-wrap\">\n<nav class=\"slf-news-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/local-accident-news\/\">Local Accident News<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><br \/>\n        <span>Infant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 132 in Vernalis<\/span><br \/>\n      <\/nav>\n<div class=\"slf-news-meta\">\n        <span class=\"slf-news-type fatal\">Fatal Crash<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-date\">September 21, 2024<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-location\"><br \/>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n          Highway 132 near Vernalis, Stanislaus County, California<br \/>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<h1>Infant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 132 in Vernalis<\/h1>\n<p class=\"slf-news-summary\">An 11-month-old infant from Ceres was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center and died the following day after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis on September 21, 2024. Driver Jairo Renteria-Colchado, 26, also died at the scene. CHP investigators said Renteria-Colchado had illegally crossed double yellow lines when making a left turn, triggering a sideswipe and head-on collision involving five vehicles. Three others were injured. All occupants were wearing seat belts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\">\n<h2>Incident Summary<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Multi-vehicle fatal collision involving illegal left turn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Highway 132 near Vernalis, Stanislaus County<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">September 21, 2024 (after 1:00 p.m.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicles<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Five vehicles including a 2012 Honda SUV and a 2021 Toyota sedan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatalities<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">2 \u2014 11-month-old infant (died at UC Davis next day); Jairo Renteria-Colchado, 26 (died at scene)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Injuries<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">3 others injured; infant airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Cause<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Illegal left turn crossing double yellow lines; substance involvement under investigation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Investigating Agency<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">California Highway Patrol (Officer Thomas Olsen cited as spokesperson)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Seat Belts<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">All occupants wearing seat belts at time of crash<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-map-header\">\n<h3>Crash Area<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-map-embed\">\n        <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Highway+132+Vernalis+CA&#038;output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Map showing Highway 132 near Vernalis, Stanislaus County, California\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-map-footer\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Highway+132+Vernalis+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 3v2h3.59l-9.83 9.83 1.41 1.41L19 6.41V10h2V3h-7zm-2 16H5V5h7V3H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2v-7h-2v7h-7z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n          Open in Google Maps<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<article class=\"slf-news-content\">\n<div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n<h2>What Happened on Highway 132 Near Vernalis<\/h2>\n<p>After 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis in Stanislaus County left two people dead and three others injured. CHP Officer Thomas Olsen stated that Jairo Renteria-Colchado, 26, from Ceres, made a left turn while partially crossing double yellow lines, which caused his vehicle to sideswipe one oncoming vehicle and then collide head-on with another. The chain reaction involved five vehicles in total.<\/p>\n<p>Renteria-Colchado died at the scene. An 11-month-old infant from Ceres was in a forward-facing car seat in one of the other vehicles. Emergency crews airlifted the infant to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where the child died the following day. Three other occupants across the involved vehicles sustained injuries. All occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash \u2014 a detail noted in the CHP&#8217;s initial reporting.<\/p>\n<p>CHP investigators were also looking into whether substance impairment played a role in Renteria-Colchado&#8217;s decision to cross the double yellow lines. No final public determination on that question was located in the reporting reviewed for this article.<\/p>\n<h2>The Legal Dimensions of a Child Fatality in a Traffic Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The death of an infant in a traffic crash is one of the most devastating outcomes a family can face. California law provides a specific legal framework for families in this situation. Parents of a child killed through another party&#8217;s negligence are among the class of eligible plaintiffs who may file a wrongful death lawsuit under Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 377.60.<\/p>\n<p>A wrongful death claim for the loss of a child can include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of the child&#8217;s anticipated financial contribution over their lifetime, and loss of companionship, love, and guidance. California courts have recognized the profound nature of these losses even in cases involving young children with no immediate financial contributions, because the relationship itself carries legally recognized value.<\/p>\n<p>The crash was caused by an illegal left-turn maneuver crossing double yellow lines \u2014 a clear traffic violation. If substance impairment is confirmed, that finding could support both a stronger negligence case and potentially a punitive damages claim in the civil proceedings. A <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">wrongful death attorney<\/a> can evaluate the full scope of the family&#8217;s options as the CHP investigation concludes.<\/p>\n<h2>Highway 132 Crash Context and Child Safety Data<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n<div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-stat-number\">5 Vehicles<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-label\">One illegal turn triggered a chain-reaction collision involving five vehicles on Highway 132 near Vernalis \u2014 a rural two-lane highway with higher speed limits and limited median separation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-source\">CHP public reporting reviewed for this rebuild<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2 Dead<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Both Jairo Renteria-Colchado and an 11-month-old infant were killed. The infant \u2014 properly restrained in a forward-facing car seat \u2014 died the day after the crash at UC Davis Medical Center.<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Public reporting reviewed for this rebuild<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-stat-number\">~100<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Children under age 5 die in vehicle crashes in California each year, despite widespread use of child safety seats. Head-on and sideswipe collisions generate forces that no restraint system can fully absorb.<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Office of Traffic Safety \u2014 Child Passenger Safety<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n<div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California&#8217;s wrongful death statute of limitations runs two years from the date of the child&#8217;s death. Families should consult an attorney well within this window to preserve evidence and evaluate all sources of recovery.<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Legal Options for Families After a Child Fatality in a California Traffic Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\">\n<h3>Parents Are Eligible Wrongful Death Claimants<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n<p>Under California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 377.60, the parents of a child who is killed through another&#8217;s negligence are among the class of eligible plaintiffs who can bring a wrongful death action. This claim is separate from any survivor&#8217;s claim and focuses on the parents&#8217; own losses \u2014 financial support, companionship, and guidance the child would have provided over their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\">\n<h3>Claims Against the At-Fault Driver&#8217;s Estate<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n<p>Jairo Renteria-Colchado died in the same crash. A civil wrongful death claim can be pursued against his estate and any applicable automobile liability insurance policy. An attorney can identify available coverage and pursue the maximum recovery permitted by California law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\">\n<h3>If Substance Impairment Is Confirmed \u2014 Strengthened Claim<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n<p>CHP&#8217;s investigation included the possibility of substance involvement. A confirmed finding of drug or alcohol impairment substantially strengthens the negligence case and could support punitive damages in civil proceedings. The toxicology results from the CHP investigation should be preserved and reviewed by a civil attorney once they become available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\">\n<h3>Emotional Loss Is Legally Compensable<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n<p>California wrongful death law recognizes that parents suffer not only potential financial loss when a child dies, but also a profound loss of companionship, comfort, and society. California courts can award compensation for these relational losses, which form the heart of a wrongful death claim for a young child.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"slf-news-faq\">\n<div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n<div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What happened on Highway 132 near Vernalis on September 21, 2024?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Jairo Renteria-Colchado, 26, made an illegal left turn crossing double yellow lines on Highway 132, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles. He died at the scene. An 11-month-old infant was airlifted to UC Davis and died the following day. Three others were injured. All occupants were belted.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Who was at fault in the Highway 132 Vernalis crash?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">CHP investigators determined Jairo Renteria-Colchado made an illegal left turn by crossing double yellow lines, causing the collision. Investigators were also examining possible substance impairment as a contributing factor.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can the parents of the infant killed in the Vernalis crash file a wrongful death lawsuit?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. California law allows parents to bring a wrongful death claim for a child killed through another&#8217;s negligence. They can seek compensation for funeral costs, the child&#8217;s anticipated lifetime contributions, and loss of companionship and guidance. An attorney should be consulted promptly to preserve CHP investigation records and evidence.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Were seat belts a factor in the Vernalis crash?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">All occupants were wearing seat belts, including the infant in a forward-facing car seat. The fatal and serious injuries occurred despite proper restraint use, reflecting the extreme forces generated by a head-on collision at highway speeds.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What happens to the wrongful death claim if the at-fault driver also died?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">A wrongful death claim can be filed against the at-fault driver&#8217;s estate and any automobile liability insurance policy. If coverage limits are insufficient, the injured parties&#8217; own uninsured\/underinsured motorist coverage may provide additional recovery. An attorney can identify all available sources.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-news-related\">\n<div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\">\n<h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n        <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident &amp; Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Highway 132 multi-vehicle crashes involving child fatalities require experienced wrongful death counsel to pursue full accountability for the family.<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/how-wrongful-death-claims-differ-from-personal-injury-claims\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Resource<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Claims \u2014 What Families Can Recover<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Understand the scope of wrongful death damages in California and how the process works for parents who have lost a child in a traffic crash.<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Get Help<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-title\">Talk to Scranton Law Firm<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-desc\">If your family lost a child or a loved one in the Vernalis Highway 132 crash or a similar Central Valley collision, the firm can evaluate your claim at no cost.<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"\/local-accident-news\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-title\">Local Accident News<\/div>\n<div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Browse additional Stanislaus County and Central Valley crash reports with legally relevant follow-up and analysis.<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-news-cta\">\n<div class=\"slf-news-cta-wrap\">\n<hr class=\"slf-news-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<h2>No Family Should Face the Loss of a Child Alone \u2014 and Without Legal Counsel.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"slf-news-cta-sub\">Parents who lose a child in a traffic crash caused by another driver have legal rights that deserve to be fully pursued. 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