Santa Clara Jury Clears Driver in Highway 101 Crash
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Case Background
A civil lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, which arose from a high-speed rear-end collision on Highway 101. The case centered on an early morning crash that occurred on August 10, 2023, when Plaintiffs Ayron Romo, Elva Romo, and Ana Mendez occupied a vehicle traveling in the carpool lane near Hellyer Avenue in San Jose. The vehicle, driven by Ayron Romo, suddenly sustained a forceful impact from behind. The Plaintiffs immediately filed suit, claiming the Defendant driver caused them severe and lasting injuries.
Cause
The Plaintiffs had just proceeded straight in the carpool lane when the Defendant’s vehicle, which allegedly traveled at approximately 60 MPH, failed to slow down and slammed into the rear of the Plaintiffs' car. The Plaintiffs named the driver, Bruce Tran, and the vehicle owner, Tonya Lien, along with Brian Tran, as Defendants in the resulting complaint.
Injury
Following the severe collision, the Plaintiffs sought a judgment to recover for the serious and long-lasting personal injuries and suffering they sustained. The complaint highlighted that all three occupants Ayron Romo, Elva Romo (front passenger),
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