Pedestrian Accidents
Suspected DUI driver kills man in wheelchair
HESPERIA • A suspected drunken driver veered off the roadway, late Tuesday, striking a power pole and flipping a man in a motorized wheelchair, killing him, officials said.
David Rivera, 40, of Victorville, was traveling north on Seventh Avenue near the Manzanita Street intersection in Hesperia about 9:53 p.m. when he was struck by a Jeep approaching from behind, coroner’s and sheriff’s San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials said.
Paramedics pronounced Rivera dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle, Rachel Lynn Walbye, 23, of Victorville, was treated for minor injuries and arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, officials said. She was taken to West Valley Detention Center and her bail is set at $250,000, according to jail records.
Walbye is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on Friday.
There were no witnesses to the accident, according to early sheriff’s reports.
A few neighbors heard the collision, which awakened one couple. Another nearby resident, who declined to give her name, said she hears vehicle collisions at the illuminated but uncontrolled intersection as often as once a month.
A Southern California Edison crew responded to repair the damaged power pole and electricity was off in the area for the next eight hours, according to a San Bernardino County Fire Department spokeswoman.
Work crews were still on the job as far as 1 1⁄2 blocks from the intersection Monday afternoon. They left the area by about 1:30 p.m.
The sheriff’s Hesperia Station Major Accident Investigation Team impounded the Jeep and is investigating the collision, officials said.
Cause of the Hesperia Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 personal injury claim.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
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 Twenty-nine 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.
Man crossing street killed by vehicle in Laguna Woods
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night while crossing a street in Laguna Woods, authorities said.
Deputies shortly before 9 p.m. responded to reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Roland Chacon said.
Investigators believe a man was crossing Moulton when he was struck by a small truck, Chacon said.
The man, who authorities have not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Marc Stone said.
The driver remained at the scene, and no arrests or citations were immediately reported.
A nearby portion of Moulton Parkway was closed as investigators went over the scene, Chacon said.
Cause of the Laguna Woods Crash
While this devastating Orange 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 Orange 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 personal injury claim.
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 Twenty-nine 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.
Pedestrian struck by Jeep in Hemet
A male pedestrian was airlifted to Riverside County Regional Medical Center Wednesday morning, July 25 after being struck by a Jeep while crossing Stanford Street in front of Hemet High School.
The accident occurred at 6:44 a.m. when a beige Jeep, heading east on Stetson Avenue at about 35 mph struck the man crossing Stetson Avenue southbound on Stanford, according to California Highway Patrolman Dan Fitch.
Fitch said the driver told investigators he did not see the pedestrian until “he was already on him.” The driver was not immediately cited. Fitch said officers plan to view video from a surveillance camera on the front entrance of the school.
The victim was taken by helicopter to the Moreno Valley hospital with serious injuries.
Cause of the Hemet Crash
While this devastating Riverside 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 Riverside 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 personal injury claim.
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.
CHP Officer Struck By Big Rig
A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a big rig while conduct a traffic stop, officials said. At about 11 p.m. Thursday, a 2002 Freightliner tractor-trailer combination driven by Manuel Ancelmo of Madera, was traveling eastbound on State Route 58 near Mojave.
Officials said Ancelmo was traveling in the right lane when he allowed his vehicle to drive upon the right shoulder. His vehicle then hit a CHP Ford Crown Victoria car that was parked with the officer inside, officials said.
The officer was conducting an enforcement stop on a vehicle, officials said.
The tractor-trailer continued and hit with the vehicle the officer had stopped for a traffic violation.
The second collision caused minor injuries to the five occupants of the stopped Chevrolet Uplander, officials said.
The CHP officer was taken to a local hospital and later released. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.
The California Highway Patrol reminds motorists to move over a lane when they see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road.
Unfortunately, several similar accidents have killed or severely wounded road workers and emergency personnel.
The people in the Uplander are residents of Fresno.
Cause of the Kern County Crash
While this devastating Kern 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 Kern County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury and wrongful death 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
Fault and Wrongful Death Liability
Accidents involving big-rigs have unique and complex legal issues. If it is determined that the driver of the big-rig was at fault for this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a California truck accident attorney. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will be able to review the cause of the accident, and if warranted, arrange for an independent investigator to reconstruct the collision to determine exactly what happened and who was responsible. A skilled lawyer can also provide an explanation to the victim’s family on their legal rights in a wrongful death claim against the driver or any other parties at fault. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Demand accountability from the trucking company. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have handled complex trucking accident cases for twenty years. We have the litigation experience to handle complex trucking liability cases. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Remember, the trucking industry are a formidable foe and must be fought against aggressively.
The laws regarding wrongful death/”trucking 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 wrongful death/”trucking accident” lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your legal rights and those of your loved ones.
California trucking 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 grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its “trucking accident” cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your “trucking accident” 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.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member sustained fatal injuries involving a tractor-trailer rig you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Woman In SD For Comic-Con Killed Near Convention Center
A woman in town to attend Comic-Con International 2012 was struck and killed by a car Tuesday in front of the San Diego Convention Center, where the highly popular annual event takes place, authorities reported.
A man driving a Subaru Outback had a green light when his westbound vehicle hit the 50-year-old woman at Harbor Drive and Fifth Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m., according to San Diego police.
“Apparently, the pedestrian, as she went (along) the crosswalk, stumbled and fell and struck the vehicle as it passed by her,” SDPD Sgt. Ron Glass told 10News.
Medics took the victim to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Friends identified the victim as Gisela Gagliardi, but authorities have not confirmed the identity.
Gagliardi was among a large group that had been waiting near the Convention Center since Sunday specifically to see the cast of the “Twilight” films, friends told 10News.
Friends said Gagliardi was part of a dedicated group that traveled to many cities with the hopes of getting a glimpse of the “Twilight” stars. 10News learned Gagliardi was an accountant from Kingston, N.Y.
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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13-year-old boy and his dog are hit and killed
A Bakersfield family is distraught over the loss of a 13-year-old boy and his dog. The California Highway Patrol says both were hit and killed by a drunk driver Sunday night.
The family of Israel Chavez Medina says the boy was being pulled by his German Shepard, Bella, on his scooter around 9:40 p.m. CHP officers say Medina was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of Virgina Avenue. They say that’s when 25-year-old Dennis Ozaeta hit the boy and his dog and kept going. The dog died at the scene, and Medina died a short time later at Kern Medical Center.
Medina’s uncle, Gabriel Lucio, drove from Oxnard to be with family when he got the news. “You know, we never thought it would be one of us,” said Lucio. “It just has to stop. Its just too many people grabbing a cold drink and getting behind the wheel and it destroyed our family. It’s just a shame that someone cut his life short.”
Officers found Ozaeta at his home after the crash. He was placed under arrest for DUI and hit and run. The collision report shows he had his two children, ages 4 and 3, in the backseat of his car at the time of the crash.
The CHP says everything is still under investigation so there is a chance more charges could be coming.
On Monday, Medina’s family and friends returned to the intersection of Larry Street and Virginia Avenue in east Bakersfield where the crash happened for a tearful vigil.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 25 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Kern 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 Kern 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.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
The Los Angeles 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 necessary 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.
Girl Killed, Mom and Sister Critical in Santa Ana Hit-and-Run
SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) — A woman and her daughter are still listed in critical condition after they were hit by a suspected drunk driver in Santa Ana on Saturday.
The accident happened about 11 a.m. near the intersection of 17th and Spurgeon streets.
The driver, Jessica Louise Cowan, 33, of Frazier Park, hit three pedestrians — a 45-year-old Eloisa Madrigal, her 5-year-old daughter Osmara Meza and her 6-year-old daughter Grecia Meza — before speeding away from the scene, police said.
A witness told investigators that Cowan ran a red light.
A preliminary field sobriety test showed she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Medical marijuana was also discovered in Cowan’s vehicle.
She faces charges of drunk driving, hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.
Cause of the Santa Ana Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 33 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Orange 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 Orange 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.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
The Los Angeles 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 necessary 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.
2 killed at taco truck by suspected drunk driver
Two people were killed and three were injured when a suspected drunk driver trying to evade CHP officers blew through a red light and crashed into a crowd at a taco truck in east Los Angeles.
The CHP says officers tried to pull over a 2005 Toyota Camry on the 5 Freeway late Saturday when the car sped down an offramp into the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
After speeding through a red light, the Camry struck three people and crashed into the taco truck, sparking a fire.
A coroner’s official says 38-year-old Claudia Fernandez and 19-year-old Marlene Alatorre were killed.
The CHP says a man outside the truck and two people inside it suffered minor injuries.
The suspected drunk driver, whose name was not released, was described as a 37-year-old Upland woman. She was treated at a hospital for minor injuries.
Cause of the Los Angeles Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 37 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.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
The Los Angeles 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 necessary 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.
Fresno County deputy’s car kills pedestrian
A 25-year-old Kerman woman was struck and killed by a Fresno County sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser late Monday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Kristle Clowers.
The accident occurred about 11:10 p.m. on Highway 145, about five miles east of Interstate 5, and shut down the highway for eight hours between Oakland Avenue and Interstate 5. The highway opened at 7:10 a.m.
Clowers was walking north on Highway 145 and was in the roadway when she was struck by the deputy’s car, CHP officer Ken Antonetti said.
It’s not clear how far into the roadway Clowers was, and the speed of the deputy’s car has not been determined, the CHP said.
“She was on the roadway, but it’s undetermined where she was prior to the collision, whether she was on the shoulder and walked out into the lane,” Antonetti said.
It wasn’t clear why Clowers was there, he said. No disabled vehicles were found nearby. The stretch of road is bordered by farm fields; there is one development in the area, a farming operation at the intersection of Highway 145 and Oakland Avenue, but the houses on the property are set back from the highway.
It also had not been determined which part of the sheriff’s car struck Clowers, according to the CHP. The CHP’s major accident investigation team will investigate the accident.
The deputy, Kurt Rossi, was not injured. A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office investigation also is under way. Spokesman deputy Chris Curtice said the Sheriff’s Office is deferring all comments to the CHP. The Coroner’s Office will conduct a toxicology test on the woman.
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.
Riverdale man killed in hit-and-run
A Riverdale man was killed in a hit-and-run incident northwest of Lemoore on Saturday morning, the California Department of Transportation said.
CalTrans said the 69-year-old male victim was walking eastbound on the right shoulder of Mt. Whitney Avenue east of Garfield Avenue around 7 a.m. when a Cadillac drifted to the right, striking and killing him. The suspect left the scene.
The victim died from internal injuries.
The suspect was found around 1 p.m. Saturday, a CalTrans spokesman said, but no further details were offered. The investigation remains open.
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the Cadillac driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Fresno 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 Fresno 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.
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 necessary 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 responsible parties!
