A 15-year-old whose name is not being released due to his age,  was believed to be behind the wheel of a Lexus LS400 sedan  that was speeding at 100 mph hour prior to crash that killed  the vehicle’s passenger.  The accident occurred around 1:50 a.m. and fatally wounded a 25-year-old U.S. soldier who was riding in the car.  According to witnesses, the fifteen-year-old and the soldier, both reportedly drunk, left the party to pickup more alcohol from a local store.  The 25-year-old serviceman was identified as Nicholas Clayton, an Army man who was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington.  Thrown from the rolled Lexus, he was pronounced dead on the scene after his body was found near the intersection of Camino del Avignon and Niguel road.  The fifteen-year-old was taken to Mission Hospital.

The sedan was registered in the boys parent’s name but authorities don’t know if they knew the teen  was driving the vehicle. The boy is  expected to be booked today on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.

After such a mindless tragedy many people will want answers–especially the family members of the slain Soldier.  If the fifteen-year-old’s parents allowed him to drink and drive, they could be held accountable for the young military man’s death.

If you and your family have suffered a similar loss, you do have legal recourse.  Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free legal consultation. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you determine the best course of action after your grievous loss.  Hold the guilty accountable for their actions by pursuing wrongful death litigation today and get the resolution you and  your loved one deserve.