Livermore, CA – On the morning of Monday, April 21, 2025, a two-vehicle collision resulted in fatal injuries to both drivers, according to ABC10.
The Livermore Police Department reports that the accident took place around 5:55 AM on Isabel Avenue between Vallecitos Road and Kalthoff Common.
Authorities stated that a northbound Ram pickup truck collided with a southbound Honda. Emergency responders arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged. Despite life-saving efforts by paramedics, both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Alameda County Sheriff-Coroner identified the victims as Jorge Gutierrez, 49, of Tracy, who was driving the Ram, and Isaiah Daniel Paiva, 23, of Manteca, who was driving the Honda.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Livermore Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
