Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV
MURRIETA — A 24-year-old man was struck by a sport utility vehicle and killed Tuesday night in Murrieta as he attempted to cross Winchester Road near The Golf Club at Rancho California, according to a Riverside County coroner’s office news release.
Ryan Rayner, of Murrieta, died at the scene shortly after 7 p.m., the coroner’s office reported.
Murrieta police Lt. Jon Flavin said Rayner was crossing just south of Robert Trent Jones Parkway. A southbound vehicle swerved to avoid Rayner, Flavin said, but behind it was the SUV that struck him.
The traffic division is investigating the collision, Flavin said. No arrests were made, he said.
Cause of the Murrieta Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the Murrieta Police Department. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Ricky Anderson, 46, of Homeland, was struck and killed by a big rig on Highway 60 in the westbound lanes, about 7:30 p.m. Monday, just west of the Theodore Street exit, coroner’s officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No details about the crash or why Anderson was on the freeway have been released. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Moreno Valley is investigating the crash to determine its cause and liability for the crash.
The fatality tied up the freeway for several hours. No other injuries were reported.
Cause of the Moreno Valley Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
Pedestrian Killed on Ramona Expressway
A Hemet man was killed early today when a sedan struck him on the Ramona Expressway, the coroner’s office reported.
The man, who was identified as Kevin Kobashigawa, was hit 160 feet south of Cedar Avenue.
Dispatchers received a call at 3:14 a.m. about the incident, the Riverside County Coroner’s Office reported.
Kobashigawa, 50, was taken to Hemet Valley Medical Center where he died from his injuries at 8 a.m., according to the coroner’s office.
The California Highway Patrol had no immediate information explaining what Kobashigawa was doing on the Ramona Expressway during the predawn hours.
Cause of the Hemet Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol’s San Gorgonio station. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
Alleged Drunk Driver Blamed for Killing Two
On Friday, January 18, 2013 at 6:58 PM, LE Mason, age 56, a resident of Riverside was driving her PT Cruiser northbound on Main St. from Placentia Ln. in Colton. Mason was attempting a left turn into a business driveway and was struck by a vehicle driven by Michael Hughes travelling southbound on Main Street. Mason was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle identified as Haven Alexandria Penman, age 13 of Riverside was also pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Press Enterprise, Hughes, 29 was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and manslaughter charges. The Colton Police Department is investigating the incident.
Cause of the Colton Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the 29 year old driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally 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 wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a personal injury 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.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Three Killed, Six Hospitalized in Redlands Crash on North Orange St
Three people were killed and six more suffered major injuries in a head-on collision in Redlands Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Greg Mills, reporting for CBS2 and KCAL9, said the three deceased were all traveling in the same minivan. The fatalities included a two men and one woman.
Police told Mills only two of the eight people in the minivan were wearing seat belts.
The driver of the other vehicle, a commercial van, was also injured.
Mills said that driver, the only occupant of his vehicle, suffered a broken leg and broken ankle. The driver underwent an operation Thursday afternoon.
The accident occurred at Orange Street between Pioneer and the Santa Ana River wash, just after 9:30 a.m., according to officials.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Mills reported that it appears the minivan was going northbound on Orange and slammed on its brakes before veering into traffic in the right lane.
Orange Street remained closed for much of the day.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on January 17 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced 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 Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liability litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Elderly woman mauled by pit bulls in Jurupa Valley
An 84-year-old Jurupa Valley woman was taken to a hospital today after being attacked by two pit bulls that apparently got away from their owner.
The dogs went after the victim, whose identity was not released, around 11 a.m. in the area of Beach and 54th streets, according to Riverside County Department of Animal Services spokesman John Welsh.
He said the canines bit the woman, whose condition was not immediately known.
“The victim was walking to a community mailbox to retrieve her mail near her home at the time,” Welsh told City News Service.
He said the canines crawled underneath a fence surrounding their owner’s property and charged at the woman, biting her.
“She was severely hurt,” Welsh said, calling it “a terrible, tragic attack.”
An animal services officer found and seized the dogs, which were euthanized, according to Welsh.
The owner was issued multiple citations, including violating the county’s leash law.
“This is why we are constantly reminding pet owners to have secure fence lines, high walls for jumpers and well-maintained gates that do not swing open in high winds,” Welsh said.
Sheriff’s deputies were expected to take over the investigation.
Cause of the Jurupa Valley
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County personal injury 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.
Dog Attacks and personal injury liability
CALIFORNIA DOG BITE STATUTE SECTION 3342
Under California Law, it is no longer necessary for the Plaintiff to prove that the dog was known to be vicious or had a propensity to bite. One bite alone is sufficient for liability. Dog owners do not get a second chance in California. They are liable for any injury their animals cause regardless of whether the animal had bitten anyone previously. Under California Dog Bite Statute Section 3342 the Plaintiff must prove in a dog bite case the following:
- Defendant owned the dog;
- The dog bit the Plaintiff;
- The Plaintiff was lawfully on the premises (express or implied consent to be on the premises) where the bite occurred; and
- Plaintiff sustained injuries from the dog bite.
What You Should Do If You Or A Loved One Has Been Bitten By A Dog:
- Take pictures of your injuries immediately;
- Consult law enforcement and request that a police report be made;
- Keep copies of all medical bills and records;
- Continue to take pictures of the bite(s) as the wounds heal;
- Be sure that your doctor is qualified and determine if you are a candidate for plastic surgery to get rid of the scarring;
- If an adult who is employed sustained injuries and lost wages, keep a record of economic loss.
WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!
Demand accountability from dog owners. Settling dog bite claims can be difficult and complex. 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 case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have 20 years of litigation experience and we know how to handle the insurance companies. We are prepared to front all of the costs required for the necessary investigations and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial. Are the other law firms you are considering willing to front all costs?
In a dog bite case, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive a percentage of the settlement or verdict of what we recover for our attorney’s fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorney’s fees or costs are owed to our firm. Thus, in all personal injury cases, our fees are recovered as a percentage of any settlement or verdict awarded to our clients.
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 who caused you or your family member catastrophic injuries!
If you or a family member sustained serious dog bite injuries contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence.
2011 statistics
- 31 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2011. Despite being regulated in Military Housing Areas and over 650 U.S. cities, pit bulls led these attacks accounting for 71% (22). Pit bulls make up less than 5% of the total U.S. dog population.2
- Notably in 2011, adult victims of fatal pit bull attacks more than doubled the number of child victims. Of the 22 total pit bull victims, 68% (15) fell between the ages of 32 to 76, and 32% (7) were ages 5 years and younger.
- The year 2011 also marks an increase in pet pit bulls killing their owners. Of the 8 total instances this year in which a family dog inflicted fatal injury to its primary caretaker, the dog’s owner, 88% (7) involved pet pit bulls.
- Together, pit bulls (22) and rottweilers (4), the number two lethal dog breed, accounted for 84% of all fatal attacks in 2011. In the 7-year period from 2005 to 2011, this same combination accounted for 73% (156) of the total recorded deaths (213).
- The breakdown between pit bulls and rottweilers is substantial over this 7-year period. From 2005 to 2011, pit bulls killed 127 Americans,3 about one citizen every 20 days, versus rottweilers, which killed 29; about one citizen every 88 days.
- Annual data from 2011 shows that 58% (18) of the attacks occurred to adults (21 years and older) and 42% (13) occurred to children (11 years and younger). Of the children, 62% (8) occurred to ages 1 and younger.
- 2011 data also shows that 39% (12) of the fatal incidents involved more than one dog; 26% (8) involved breeding on the dog owner’s property either actively or in the recent past, and 6% (2) involved tethered dogs, down from 9% in 2010 and 19% in 2009.
- Dog ownership information for 2011 shows that family dogs comprised 65% (20) of the attacks that resulted in death; 74% (23) of all incidents occurred on the dog owner’s property and 29% (9) resulted in criminal charges, up from 15% in 2010.
- The states of California and Texas led fatalities in 2011, each with 4 deaths; pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 88% (7) of the 8 deaths. North Carolina, New Mexico, South Carolina and Virginia each incurred 2 deaths.
- 2011 Fatal Dog attacks by breed
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Girl, 3, Killed When SUV Hits Bus Stop in Orange
A 3-year-old girl was killed when a small SUV crashed into a bus bench where her family was waiting in Orange on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
The girl’s father was left in critical condition after the 3:30 p.m. collision.
The crash happened at East Taft Avenue and North Tustin Street , according to Orange police Sgt. Fred Lopez.
The driver of the SUV, which was traveling southbound on Tustin Street, said he swerved to avoid hitting a car that cut him off, passing into northbound lanes, where he swerved again to avoid oncoming traffic, Lopez said.
“He drove his vehicle onto the curb, strking a bus bench,” Lopez said. “Unfortunately, when he struck the bus bench, there was a mother, father and their 3-year-old daughter, who was in a stroller.”
The Orange Fire Department responded, taking the father and daughter to a local hospital, where the young girl was pronounced dead on arrival. The father was placed in a medical induced coma but is expected to survive, Lopez said.
The mother was uninjured.
The driver of the vehicle, a white Kia Soul, was a 29-year-old man who was traveling with his 5-year-old son. Neither were injured, Lopez said.
The driver was cooperating with authorities and had not been charged with anything, Lopez said. He submitted to a blood test.
Authorities do not think alcohol was a factor, Lopez said.
Investigators are expected to be on scene into early Sunday.
Cause of the Orange Crash
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the SUV 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 OrangeCounty 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.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident remains under investigation, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from a personal injury 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.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Daniel Matus hit and killed in Cathedral City
A Cathedral City man is behind bars this morning, suspected of stabbing a motorist Tuesday night and taking his pickup truck moments after that motorist struck and killed the man’s 17-year-old brother.
Investigators don’t know why Jose Miguel Matus, 19, drove off in the motorist’s Dodge Ram, which was found after a four-hour search of the city.
“We’re still trying to sort it out with the suspect,” police Capt. Chuck Robinson said Wednesday. “Investigators are still interviewing and conducting follow-up with the suspect and victims and we are asking for any witnesses to come forward and contact the police.”
This bizarre and confusing incident began about 8 p.m. Tuesday when Daniel Matus, 17, was struck by a southbound full-sized pickup truck along Cathedral Canyon Drive at D Street.
The area has few street lights and where the collision occurred there is no crosswalk. Investigators say they are trying to determine if Daniel stepped into the street in front of the truck or if he was already crossing the roadway when he was struck.
The area is about five houses north of his home, neighbors said Wednesday.
Police have ruled out speed, drugs or alcohol as causes.
After striking Daniel, police said, the driver stopped and called 911. As he was waiting for emergency personnel, he walked around his pickup to determine what he’d hit.
Authorities said it was at this time that Daniel’s older brother, Jose, for unknown reasons stabbed the motorist in the torso and then drove off in the man’s truck, leaving behind his brother — who was later pronounced dead at the scene — and the motorist whose wound was determined to be non-life-threatening.
Police said the driver, whose name has not been released as he will not be charged with a crime, was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment.
“He was very cooperative and he is still working with investigators,” Robinson said.
Officials found the elder Matus at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday near Avenida El Pueblo and McCallum Way, according to Riverside County jail records.
He was still driving the truck and a knife believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered, Robinson said.
Matus is being held in lieu of $60,000 bail at the Riverside County Jail in Indio, according to jail records.
He is scheduled to be arraigned on felony charges of carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon at 8 a.m. Friday in the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
About 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, along Cathedral Canyon near the scene where Daniel was killed, a makeshift memorial of three candles sat undisturbed by passersby.
A second memorial of roses, chrysanthamums, and a lit candle were placed outside the home where neighbors said Daniel lived with his mother.
No one answered the door at the house on Wednesday.
Thousand Palms resident Denise Pardo, 20, said her parents live two houses south of the residence. She added that the youth was relatively new to the neighborhood and she didn’t know his name.
“He didn’t even have a year living here,” said Pardo, 20. “I just used to see him outside. He was always alone.”
Daniel Matus was killed about two hours after a woman was fatally hit by a vehicle 5 miles away in Palm Springs on Tuesday night.
The driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Cause of the Cathedral City Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the Cathedral City Police Department. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
Pedestrian Edward Pattio Jr Killed By SUV
On January 8, 2013, at 8:53 P.M., officers from the Moreno Valley Police Department Reconstruction Team responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Perris Blvd. and Filaree Ave., in the city of Moreno Valley. Officers determined a 20-year-old male adult was walking across Perris Blvd. near Filaree Ave. and was struck by a white SUV which was traveling southbound on Perris Blvd.
Edward Pattio Jr., 20, of San Bernardino, was struck just before 9 p.m. near the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Filaree Avenue in Moreno Valley, according to the Riverside County coroner’s office. The Sheriff’s Department said he suffered major head trauma.
He was taken by ambulance to Riverside County Regional Medical Center, where he died about two hours later.
The driver of the SUV showed signs of intoxication and was arrested at the scene. He was not injured in the collision. The intersection was closed approximately eight hours during the investigation.
Cause of the Moreno Valley Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the Moreno Valley Police Department. While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in San Jose
An 82-year-old Milpitas woman died Wednesday night after being hit by a truck while crossing a San Jose street, the city’s first traffic fatality of the year, according to police.
The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the woman Thursday as Hsu Jung Huey.
At 6:09 p.m., officers responded to the area of White Road and Patt Avenue on a report of a traffic collision, according to Officer Albert Morales, a police spokesman. Huey was suffering from major injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she died a short time later, according to police.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 70-year-old driver hit Huey as she was crossing the street, according to police. The driver, who has not been identified, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Police do not believe alcohol or drug intoxication played a role in the collision.
Cause of the San Jose Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the San Jose Police Department. While this devastating Santa Clara County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled 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.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
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.
