SAN YSIDRO — A 28-year-old woman was injured and her unborn child died Tuesday night when she was struck by a taxi while crossing a street, police said.

The woman was on the Camino de la Plaza bridge and was about mid-span when she crossed in front of the cab about 7:40 p.m., said San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros. She was not in a crosswalk. The taxi was heading west when she was hit in the street.

The woman, who was seven months’ pregnant, suffered head trauma, Delimitros said. The child did not survive.

Cause of the San Ysidro Pedestrian Accident

The department’s Traffic Division is investigating.

Authorities have not released the name of the victim in Douglas County’s first fatal accident of 2012.

The accident occurred 12:44 a.m. New Year’s Day when a 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif., man walking in the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 was hit by a vehicle.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the man was struck from behind by a 2011 Ford Expedition California Highway Patrol vehicle driven by Officer Joshua J. Varanini, 38 of Truckee.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the man was walking in the left eastbound lane wearing denim jeans and a black jacket.

Varanni stepped on the breaks and steered to the right to avoid the walker, but the vehicle’s left front hit the man and forced him into the opposing westbound lanes where he was hit by a passenger shuttle.

NHP Trooper Chuck Allen said the accident forced the closure of the highway for almost four hours. Eastbound traffic was rerouted out of the area via State Route 207, Kingsbury Grade, while westbound traffic was turned around near the scene. The highway was completely reopened at approximately 4:36 am.

The name of the victim has not been released yet.

Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol Major Accident Investigation Team will be investigating this tragedy.

The Nevada Highway Patrol says two pedestrians were killed when they were hit by a vehicle in Incline Village Friday night. 

Troopers tell Channel 2 News that it happened around 7:30 p.m. on State Route 28. They say it happened by the Radio Shack, near Village Boulevard.

Troopers say the two unidentified pedestrians were crossing the street when a black 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck driving south on State Route 28 hit them.

The truck was driven by 27-year old Christopher Torii Smith of Grass Valley, California who was also carrying three passengers.

Troopers say witness statements and evidence shows the pedestrians were in a painted crosswalk, or nearby one when Smith allegedly hit them.

The male victim reportedly died at the scene, while the female victim died while being taken to Renown Regional Medical Center.

Troopers say the road was closed in both directions for about four hours before opening back up again a little after 11:30 p.m. Friday.

Smith later was arrested and taken into custody Friday night. They believe drugs may have been a factor in the fatal crash.

Smith was charged with two counts of driving under the influence causing death and failure to yield to pedestrians.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking anyone who may have information to call Trooper Mike Stapledon at 689-4623 about case number: NHP-111230851.

Cause of the Lake Tahoe Car Accident

If news accounts from North Lake Tahoe Bonanza News  reports are accurate, the pickup driver likely is responsible for causing this accident.  However, the incident is still under investigation by the  Nevada Highway Patrol.

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.

Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles.  When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.

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.

the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.

The great majority of pedestrian injuries caused by motorists are due to the following:

• DUI
• Reckless driving
• Cell phone usage
• Ran a red light or stop sign- Failure to observe the crosswalk
• Confusing temporary construction zones, forcing pedestrians to walk out of the crosswalks

If you or a loved one is involved in a serious pedestrian or bicycle accident:

• Insist that a report is filed by the Police Department, California Highway Patrol, or Sheriff’s Department
• Obtain essential information (i.e. name, address, insurance information, vehicle license number and driver license number of any and all persons involved in the accident)
• Photograph the accident scene as well as all visible injuries
• Shut up!  Talk to no one about the accident or your injuries other than your attorney or doctor, never to an insurance adjuster or insurance investigator.  Do not volunteer a statement to any insurance company.
• Sign absolutely nothing without consulting a lawyer
• Seek medical attention immediately and keep a diary of your level of pain
• – Keep all receipts for all medical expenses and/or funeral bills and wage loss records
• – Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence!

A woman was killed and a man was injured early Friday morning after being struck by a car near Boulder Highway and Harmon Avenue, according to Metro Police.

Police said two pedestrians, one female and one male, were crossing Boulder Highway in the north crosswalk of Harmon Avenue about 1:46 a.m. when they were hit by a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck.

The driver of the truck, a 21-year-old Las Vegas woman, had a green signal, police said. She remained at the scene and was not injured, police said.

Both pedestrians were taken to Sunrise Hospital where the 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead. The male pedestrian, identified by police as 58-year-old John Salvo Jr., is in critical condition.

The identity of the woman will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office after her family is notified.

Cause of the Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

The incident remains under investigation. This is the 30th pedestrian fatality this year and 69th traffic related fatality in LVMPD’s jurisdiction

A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday afternoon by a trash truck in a residential area of Westminster, an Orange County Fire Authority official said.

Authorities responded to a call about 1:15 p.m. at 9021 Madison Ave., where witnesses say a woman who appeared to be in her 40s was hit.

Capt. Marc Stone said the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

“She wasn’t in crosswalk or anything like that,” Stone said. “How the two came together, I have no idea.”

Witnesses have told police that the woman, identified as Betty Dietz, 65, was trying to flag down the garbage man when she stepped into the street and was accidentally run over, authorities said Thursday evening.

Dietz was standing near her house in a cul-de-sac in the 9000 block of Madison Avenue because she may have forgotten to put out her trash can. She stepped into the street to try to alert the driver, but the driver did not see her and exited his truck only after he heard the sound of her body being crushed, according to witnesses.

“At this point it looks like it was just a horrible accident,” Westminster Police Det. Alan Aoki said. “At this point we see nothing criminal.”

Pedestrian Accidents

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.

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 California pedestrian and bicycle 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/bicycle 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.

A 12-year-old Riverside girl was stuck and killed by a sedan late Sunday on westbound Highway 60 in Mira Loma, just east of the transition road onto Interstate 15, authorities said.

Eunice Flores was a pedestrian when the car hit her about 11 p.m., according to a news release from the Riverside County coroner’s office.

She was prounced dead on a grass embankment next to the freeway at 11:15pm.

Cause of the Mira Loma Pedestrian Fatality

Based on News reports  it is unknown why she was on the freeway or the circumstances tht led up to the crash. No other details were available. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.

Pedestrian  Accidents

Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle 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 and bicycle 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 and bicycle 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 and bicycle 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/bicycle 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 and bicycle 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!

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DALY CITY (CBS SF) — A pedestrian fatally struck by a car as he walked across a crosswalk in Daly City on Thursday evening has been identified by the San Mateo County coroner’s office as 49-year-old Nelson Jose Munoz.

Munoz, a Daly City resident, was walking west in a crosswalk at the intersection of Skyline and Hickey boulevards around 5:50 p.m. Thursday when a 1994 Toyota Corolla traveling south on Skyline Boulevard struck him, police said.

Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Corolla was not cited and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, according to police.

The vehicle was impounded as police continue their investigation into the accident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to call Daly City police at (650) 991-8119.

Cause of the Daly City Pedestrian Accident

Officials Thursday identified a 65-year-old Ventura woman killed Wednesday after being hit by a car while walking her dog.

Katie Reed was legally crossing Ventura Avenue in a crosswalk at Shoshone Street about 6:30 a.m. when she was struck by a southbound truck, police said.

Both she and her dog were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. An autopsy showed Reed died of blunt-force injuries, said Deputy Ventura County Medical Examiner Michael Tellez.

The driver, Michael Whalen, 56, of Ventura, stopped at the scene to help the victim, police said. Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor, and Whalen was not injured or arrested.

Investigators believe the driver did not see the woman crossing the street, police said. Police and the District Attorney’s Office will determine whether to seek charges against the driver, said police Sgt. Ryan Weeks.

“Vision was limited due to darkness,” Weeks said.

Cause of the Ventura Accident

If news accounts in the Ventura County Star are accurate, the driver of the automobile is likely  responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the police  and an official determination of the cause of the Ventura  County crash has not been made.

Pedestrian  Accidents

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!