Pedestrian Accidents
California man dead after being hit crossing street in Laughlin
Metro Police said “pedestrian error” caused an accident Saturday night in Laughlin that claimed the life of a 62-year-old California man.
Police said the accident happened at 8:48 p.m. on Casino Drive south of Bruce Woodbury Drive when the victim and his wife attempted to cross the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
Reports say a Colorado man driving a 1997 Ford F250 was driving south on Casino Drive in the right travel lane when the man entered the traffic lane. The couple, from Huntington Beach, Calif., were trying to cross Casino Drive from the east curb to the west curb, police said.
Authorities pronounced the man dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured, police said.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office will identify the victim pending notification of his family.
The accident marked the 41st traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction this year.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 14th remains under investigation, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a wrongful death Lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The western states wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your wrongful death case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
Pedestrian killed on Avenue 152 near Porterville
One person died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle west of Porterville, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The victim was walking near the roadway on Avenue 152 near Road 184 about 9:45 p.m. when they were hit by a vehicle, Sgt. Chris Boudreaux said. The victim sustained fatal injuries and died on the scene. Callers to 911 originally reported that they believed the body may have been an animal.
The accident was thought to have been a hit-and-run at first, but the driver of the vehicle had children in the car and told officers he did not want them to see what had happened, Boudreaux said.
The driver dropped his children off at his home nearby and returned to the scene of the accident.
Cause of the Porterville Pedestrian Accident
The cause of the April 14th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol View . While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible pedestrian accident.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Man in wheelchair killed by car in Fresno
Police are investigating an incident in which a man in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night in southeast Fresno.
The Fresno County coroner identified the man as Moses Lara, 60. The fatal incident happened about 10:30 p.m. near Clovis Avenue and Kings Canyon Road.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Pedestrian hit, killed by pickup in Mountain View
A man was struck and killed Monday night by a pickup truck in Mountain View, police said.
The crash happened near the corner of North Shoreline Boulevard and Wright Avenue shortly before 9 p.m., said police spokeswoman Liz Wylie.
The man driving the pickup was headed north on North Shoreline when he hit the pedestrian, Wylie said. The victim, who died at the scene, did not have identification on him.
The driver stopped after the crash and cooperated with police, Wylie said. The man, whose name was not released, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police said.
The circumstances of the crash are under investigation.
Police are looking for a woman who performed CPR on the victim and left without giving officers her name or a statement about what she may have seen, Wylie said.
Cause of the Mountain View Pedestrian Accident
The cause of the April 9th crash remains under investigation by the Mountain View Police Department. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible pedestrian accident.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Highway worker reported to be son of racer Bruce Penhall killed
A Caltrans contract worker reported to be the son of motorcycle racer Bruce Penhall was killed late Wednesday when he was struck by a drunk driver on a freeway in Baldwin Park, police said.
Connor McDermott Penhall, 21, of Corona was part of a contract crew working for Caltrans on the westbound 10 Freeway at about 11:45 p.m. when he was struck by a Toyota Rav4 that drove through the construction barricades, California Highway Patrol Officer Kerri Rivas said.
KTLA-TV reports that Penhall was the son of Bruce Penhall, the former motorcycle racing champion and TV and film star.
Westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway were closed through the night but reopened at about 6:15 a.m., Rivas said.
Bruce Penhall retired from racing after he won his second world championship in 1982 in front of his home crowd at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
Cause of the Baldwin Park Crash
Investigators believe the driver, Tatsuhiko Sakamoto, 37, of Arcadia, was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter, DUI and driving without a license.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
COLTON: Tow-truck operator struck, killed on I-10
A SigAlert issued at 5:25 on March 30th after a major-injury collision on westbound Interstate 10 in Colton slowed traffic to a crawl has been cancelled.
Highway Patrol dispatchers said that a pedestrian, who was helping a stranded vehicle just east of Rancho Avenue, was hit by another vehicle.
Jesus Salcedo, a 56 year old resident of Colton, and owner/operator of J&S Towing, was in the processing of towing a disabled vehicle from the shoulder of the westbound Interstate 10 Freeway, at the La Cadena Dr. on ramp, in the city of Colton, when he was struck and killed by a westbound Nissan Titan SUV.
At one point, traffic was backed up eastward well passed the interchange with Interstate 215.
The entire westbound freeway was closed for a time, but emergency crews got the two right lanes reopened quickly, while the Nos. 3 and 4 lanes remained closed, dispatchers said. Traffic inched its way around the collision site.
Some traffic was taken off the freeway at Ninth Street in Colton, the CHP said. The SigAlert was cancelled at 8:07 p.m.
Cause of the Highway 10 Pedestrian Accident
The cause of the March 30th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. While it is uncertain whether driver negligence, distracted and unsafe driving caused or contributed to this tragic accident, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced and knowledgeable lawyer can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the compensation he is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this terrible pedestrian accident.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Man hit by Muni bus dies
San Francisco — A man was hit by a Muni bus and later died Sunday morning, after witnesses saw him walk into the street from between two parked cars, San Francisco police said.
The man, who has not been identified, was struck by a 21 Hayes bus near Fillmore Street at about 10:45 a.m., police said. He was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m.
The accident is under investigation. The bus driver has been placed on non-driving status pending the results of the investigation, said Muni spokesman Paul Rose.
Bus accidents and serious injury liability
If you have been injured on a Bus, MTA (bus), Caltrans, BART (bus) or Muni Bus system or runover by a bus, MTA (bus), Caltrans, BART (bus) or Muni Bus, you have a very limited time to pursue legal action. By representing wrongful death and seriously injured accident victims and their families injured on or due to being run over or into by public transportation, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge to obtain the outstanding results you deserve for your damages. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has the proven track record.
Accidents involving buses are often severe and many times fatal (death). Whether the bus collision involves a car, truck or pedestrian the damage sustained by the victim(s) is likely to result in death. Did you know that a “bus driver” owes you the passenger the highest level of care, because he is a “common carrier” who is directly responsible for your safety.
The California bus accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with serious injuries associated with a bus accident. Such bus accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and bus accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your bus accident case.
Toddler killed after pickup truck strikes family sitting on bus bench in El Monte
EL MONTE – An 18-month-old girl died and her grandmother and 12-year-old uncle were injured Saturday after they were struck by a car while sitting at a bus stop, authorities said.
The toddler’s name was not released Sunday pending confirmation that her family had been notified, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said.
The crash took place just after 2 p.m. as a 36-year-old El Monte woman was sitting with her 18-month-old granddaughter and 12-year-old son on a bus stop bench at Valley Boulevard and Mountain View Road, El Monte police Lt. Richard Cano said.
A 59-year-old El Monte man tried to park his 1999 GMC pickup truck in the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens, officials said.
“For an unknown reason, the vehicle accelerated, jumped the curb and struck a bus bench occupied by the victims, coming to a rest against an Edison pole and guide wire,” according to Motor Officer Ryan Abbott.
The toddler died from her injures at an area hospital, police said. Her her grandmother remained hospitalized in critical condition Sunday, and the woman’s 12-year-old son was listed in stable condition.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Cano said, and no crime was initially suspected.
Cause of the El Monte Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 59 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Los Angeles County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Los Angeles County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
The official cause of the fatal accident has not been determined. The crash is being investigated by the El Monte Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau.
Pedestrian killed by sheriff’s car
Annamaria Victoria Loza is dead after a fatal crash involving a San Bernardino County Sheriff patrol unit on Twentynine Palms Highway
Officials say that the cruiser was travelling westbound just past Valley View St on Tuesday, March 19 when it struck Loza as she was running across the road.
Loza was pronounced dead on scene and an autopsy will be performed to figure out the exact cause of death.
CHP continues to investigate the accident.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twentynine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
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Sanger woman killed in crash near Minkler
A 65-year-old Sanger woman was killed on Saturday evening when she was struck by a truck on Kings Canyon Road near Minkler.
Robyn Cooper, 65, of Sanger died in the accident on Kings Canyon Road near Frankwood Avenue, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office said today. Cooper was crossing Kings Canyon with friends toward a restaurant on the south side of Frankwood shortly before 8 p.m. when the accident happened
Cause of the Fresno County Crash
The accident remains under investigation
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If it were to be determined by the California Highway Patrol that the driver is responsible for the fatal incident due to negligence or excessive speeding, the family members of the victim would be well-advise to contact a Fresno accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler. Compassionate and caring attorneys at our firm can advise the family of their legal rights, and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, can companionship, or other damages in this devastating March 10th car accident.
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