LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A 2-month-old boy is on life support after a car veered onto a sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles and hit both a mother and the baby.

The boy, Marcello Vasquez, was rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared dead at 2:25 a.m. The mom is said to be OK.

Investigators said the baby stroller ended up pinned between one of the parking meters and the car.

The accident happened around 9:20 p.m. Thursday on Spring Street near 4th Street, shortly after an Art Walk let out.

CASTELLA, Calif. A 2-year-old from Snohomish County has died after being struck by a car in a Northern California gas station parking lot.

California Highway Patrol Officer Bill Lynam says the boy may have been following his siblings into the store Monday morning when he was hit.

The family had stopped at the gas station in Castella, a small town in Shasta County.

California Highway Patrol Officer Bill Lynam said the boy’s parents, who live Snohomish County, Wash. stopped at Ammirati’s Market about 9:34 a.m.

Lynam said the boy may have been following his siblings into the store when he was hit by one of the cars in the parking lot.       

Lynam said investigators aren’t entirely sure which car hit the boy, so the identities of the drivers involved aren’t being released.

The boy was taken by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Mount Shasta, where he was pronounced dead. Lynam declined to release the boy’s name, saying the Siskiyou County Coroner’s Office would have to do so.

CANOGA PARK — A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart full of recyclables was run over today and fatally injured by a hit-and-run driver, who was later arrested, police said.

The collision occurred at Reseda Boulevard and Bassett Street in Canoga Park about 2:45 a.m., according to Los Angeles police.

The pedestrian lay on the ground for several hours, amid the contents of his cart, until police on routine patrol spotted him, according to police. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Detectives, following leads, located the suspect car and arrested Jose Berrios, 30, of Reseda, who was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run causing death.                                                                                    

The name of the dead man was being withheld pending notification of his relatives.

Anyone who witnessed the collision was asked to call Valley Traffic Division detectives at (818) 644-8116 or (818) 644-8020.

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.

Discovery Bay Mother Dies in Crash  – Woman hit, killed by car as son watches

Highway 156: Victim was helping stranded motorist

A woman suffered fatal injuries before her horrified 12-year-old son when she was struck by a car on Highway 156 after she stopped to try to help two people with car trouble.

The victim, Veronica Brumley, 36, of the San Francisco Bay Area was pronounced dead at the scene of the 11 a.m. accident near the Monte del Lago mobile home park.

California Highway Patrol officers had a grief counselor come to the scene to console the victim’s son, said CHP spokesman Officer Robert Lehman.

The accident closed the two-lane highway between Prunedale and Castroville until about 1 p.m.

The victim was westbound in a sport utility vehicle when she pulled onto the right shoulder to help two people with a disabled vehicle, Lehman said.

The three talked for a bit behind Brumley’s SUV. She was getting back into her vehicle when she was struck by a Toyota sedan driven by Rachel Haskell, 18, of Garden Grove.                                                            

The teenage driver, too, was “quite distraught,” Lehman said.

There was no indication drugs or alcohol played any role in the accident. Officers were still investigating what happened, Lehman said.

The victim’s son was taken to the CHP’s Salinas office, where he was joined by his stepfather, who was in the area on business, Lehman said.

The tragedy underscores safety advice the CHP has for motorists who stop on highways.

If you have to stop, Lehman said, pull off the roadway as far as possible and stay inside the vehicle with your seat belt buckled. If a vehicle has

mechanical issues, call the CHP and they will respond. “It’s just the safer thing to do,” he said. “The highway is not a good place for anyone —

including ourselves.”

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 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!

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.

SAN DIEGO — The father of an El Cajon woman who was hit and killed at a City Heights bus stop over the weekend described his daughter Tuesday as a great mother who loved singing at her church.

Vanessa Mae Shane, 25, suffered fatal injuries Saturday night when she, her 4-year-old son Elijah and her boyfriend David Abilez were struck by an out-of-control car.

Both the boy and Abilez, 28, were seriously injured in the 8 p.m. crash at University Avenue near Euclid Avenue, and both remain hospitalized.

Mark Shane, who is an assistant pastor at Praise Center in Pacific Beach, and his wife Laura have been at their young grandson’s bedside at Rady Children’s Hospital ever since. The boy is recovering from numerous lacerations, abrasions, and an arm that was broken in three places.

“My wife hasn’t wanted to leave his side,” Shane said.                                                                     

The boy has been asking about his mother but has not been told yet that she died.

Shane said they were going to tell him today, although he knew it would be difficult to find the right thing to say. “I’ll depend on God to give me the words when the time comes,” Shane said.

The grandparents expect the boy will be in the hospital for at least the rest of the week and perhaps longer. Abilez suffered serious injuries to his legs and is expected to be hospitalized for weeks, Shane said.

Vanessa Shane had spent her last day at a park in City Heights with Abilez and her son and was waiting for her bus home when the car plowed into them.

A surveillance camera from a nearby business captured the crash on video. Shane said that people who have seen it told him that Vanessa saw the car coming, looked to see that her son was out of the way and then stepped in front of her boyfriend.

“Her last act on this earth was to protect someone,” her father said.

Investigators believe that the 71-year-old driver, identified as Jean Chizer-Williams of San Diego, was experiencing severe low-blood sugar due to diabetes when she lost control of the PT Cruiser.

Shane said he has not talked to the woman and didn’t blame her if she had a medical condition. He said he might think differently if she was prone to this type of emergency and knew about it.

Shane said his family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support they have received. Friends have set up a fund to help pay for the funeral and to help with long-term care for Elijah. Donations can be made at

Shane Trust Fund, GWC (Golden West Conference), P.O. Box 99610, San Diego, CA 92169.

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 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!

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!