12-year-old struck, killed by sedan
A 12-year-old Riverside girl was stuck and killed by a sedan late Sunday on westbound Highway 60 in Mira Loma, just east of the transition road onto Interstate 15, authorities said.
Eunice Flores was a pedestrian when the car hit her about 11 p.m., according to a news release from the Riverside County coroner’s office.
She was prounced dead on a grass embankment next to the freeway at 11:15pm.
Cause of the Mira Loma Pedestrian Fatality
Based on News reports it is unknown why she was on the freeway or the circumstances tht led up to the crash. No other details were available. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.
Pedestrian Accidents
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Bicyclist struck by vehicle in critical condition
SANTA ANA – A 50-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday night, police said.
The traffic accident was reported in the 100 block of North Euclid Street just after 6:15 p.m., Santa Ana police Sgt. Richard Gatto said.
The bicyclist, who police have not identified, was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange in critical condition, Gatto said, and was undergoing surgery late Sunday night.
The cause of the traffic accident is under investigation. It wasn’t immediately clear if the bicyclist was in the street or in a crosswalk at the time of the collision.
The driver stayed to talk to police, Gatto said, and no arrests or citations have been reported.
The northbound lanes of Euclid were temporarily closed following the collision.
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
The Santa Ana Police Department will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the driver of the automobile could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the family of the bicyclist injured in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the SAPD report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to be responsible, he may be liable for the young victim’s medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles. When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The 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.
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Man Struck, Killed In Crosswalk In Daly City
DALY CITY (CBS SF) — A pedestrian fatally struck by a car as he walked across a crosswalk in Daly City on Thursday evening has been identified by the San Mateo County coroner’s office as 49-year-old Nelson Jose Munoz.
Munoz, a Daly City resident, was walking west in a crosswalk at the intersection of Skyline and Hickey boulevards around 5:50 p.m. Thursday when a 1994 Toyota Corolla traveling south on Skyline Boulevard struck him, police said.
Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Corolla was not cited and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, according to police.
The vehicle was impounded as police continue their investigation into the accident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to call Daly City police at (650) 991-8119.
Cause of the Daly City Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
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The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
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Officials identify woman killed in Ventura crash
Officials Thursday identified a 65-year-old Ventura woman killed Wednesday after being hit by a car while walking her dog.
Katie Reed was legally crossing Ventura Avenue in a crosswalk at Shoshone Street about 6:30 a.m. when she was struck by a southbound truck, police said.
Both she and her dog were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. An autopsy showed Reed died of blunt-force injuries, said Deputy Ventura County Medical Examiner Michael Tellez.
The driver, Michael Whalen, 56, of Ventura, stopped at the scene to help the victim, police said. Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor, and Whalen was not injured or arrested.
Investigators believe the driver did not see the woman crossing the street, police said. Police and the District Attorney’s Office will determine whether to seek charges against the driver, said police Sgt. Ryan Weeks.
“Vision was limited due to darkness,” Weeks said.
Cause of the Ventura Accident
If news accounts in the Ventura County Star are accurate, the driver of the automobile is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the police and an official determination of the cause of the Ventura County crash has not been made.
Pedestrian Accidents
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Deadly collision injures three Marines
MORONGO VALLEY – A head-on vehicle collision on Twentynine Palms Highway Thursday afternoon killed one man and sent three Marines to Desert Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
The collision occurred at 12:14 p.m. on the highway near Lanning Lane in Morongo Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Morongo Basin station.
A CHP report states Andrew Dufresne, 21, a Marine stationed in Twentynine Palms, was driving a 2004 Saab sedan westbound on the highway. His car crossed the center two-way left-turn lane, striking a 1979 Chevrolet station wagon headed eastbound. The head-on collision killed the driver of the Chevrolet, whose name has not been released yet.
The report states alcohol does not appear to have contributed to the crash, but CHP Officer Eric Brewer confirmed on-scene that the two passengers in Dufresne’s car admitted they had been drinking.
Dufresne was trapped in his vehicle before emergency crews cut the top off the sedan and extricated him from the driver seat. He was then flown to Desert Regional Medical Center. Two passengers in the Saab were taken to Desert Regional by Morongo Basin Ambulance.
Cause of the Morongo Valley Crash
The December 22, 2011 crash investigation is ongoing by the California Highway Patrol however based on preliminary reports by the CHP the driver of the Saab, Andrew Dufresne, 21, a Marine stationed in Twentynine Palms, was driving a 2004 Saab sedan westbound on the highway. His car crossed the center two-way left-turn lane, striking a 1979 Chevrolet station wagon headed eastbound. The head-on collision killed the driver of the Chevrolet, whose name has not been released yet.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
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Woman killed in Yucca Valley crash
A Yucca Valley woman died Wednesday evening when she was struck by a car on Highway 247 in Yucca Valley.
The driver was in a 2007 Chevy Tahoe heading south on the 247 near Encelia Drive at 6:38 p.m. when she struck Linda Dingman, 52, who was walking across the road.
San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said Dingman was wearing dark clothing.
Linda Dingman, 52, died Wednesday night, Dec. 21, when a Chevrolet Tahoe hit her as she tried to cross Old Woman Springs Road.
Linda Dingman of Yucca Valley was crossing from the east side of the highway to the west around 6:38 p.m. near Encelia Drive when the SUV, heading southbound, hit her, the Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday morning.
Dingman, who had been walking alone, died on the highway. No one else was hurt, Deputy T. Kaukani said at the scene.
Investigators believe the driver, 33-year-old Carla McChristian of Yucca Valley, did not see Dingman as she crossed the street in the dark. Dingman was wearing dark clothing and there are no streetlights in the immediate vicinity.
The scene was shut off from traffic, with barricades set up on Old Woman Springs Road at Twentynine Palms Highway and Encelia Drive, for several hours after the accident.
The sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the collision. Anyone who saw the crash and has not been contacted is asked to call Deputy R. Cook at the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, (760) 366-4175.
Cause of the Yucca Valley Pedestrian Accident
Investigators believe the driver, 33-year-old Carla McChristian of Yucca Valley, did not see Dingman as she crossed the street.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
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The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
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Update:Chico woman hit by pickup in Davis succumbs
DAVIS — A pedestrian who was hit by a pickup Wednesday in Davis died this morning from her injuries, according to Davis police.
Megan Glanville, 25, was reported to be a UC Davis law student but is from Chico. On Wednesday, she was crossing Russell Boulevard at Lake Boulevard when Woodland resident George Souza, 61, hit her with his Ford pickup while traveling eastbound on Russell, Lt. Paul Doroshov reported.
Glanville succumbed to severe head injuries late this morning following a long fight to save her life, Doroshov said. She was rushed to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento where her initial condition was critical.
Davis police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this collision. While investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this incident, they suspect heavy morning fog played a role, Doroshov said.
Cause of the Davis accident
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Davis Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Pedestrians hit, pushed into oncoming traffic
FULLERTON – Two pedestrians suffered critical injuries early Wednesday morning after being hit by two vehicles near the downtown bar area, police said.
The accident happened at about 1:45 a.m. when the pedestrians were crossing westbound on Harbor Boulevard between Commonwealth and Santa Fe avenues, Fullerton police Lt. Lorraine Jones said.
They were hit by a vehicle traveling northbound, and the impact pushed them into the southbound lanes where they were struck again by a vehicle traveling southbound, Jones said.
The victims were taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange to be treated for critical injuries.
The drivers of both vehicles, a GMC Sierra pickup and a four-door Toyota, stopped and were questioned by police.
The investigation is continuing, and it’s not yet known if alcohol played a role in the accident.
Harbor Boulevard between Valencia Drive and Commonwealth Avenue has been closed for the investigation and is expected to reopen at about 9 a.m
Cause of the Fullerton accident
The cause of the December 21 pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Pedestrian hit by truck in Davis; police suspect fog a factor
A 25-year-old woman is in critical condition at UC Davis Medical Center after she was struck by a pickup truck as she crossed a street in Davis this morning.
Megan Glanville was crossing Russell Boulevard on foot at the Lake Boulevard intersection when she was hit by an eastbound pickup driven by George Souza 61, of Woodland, according to a Davis Police Department news release. 
Glanville, who is from Chico but currently living in Davis, suffered severe injuries including head trauma,police said.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident but say heavy morning fog may have played a role. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved.
Cause of the Davis accident
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Davis Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Man in wheelchair hit, killed by 2 vehicles on Blackstone Avenue
A man in a wheelchair was killed after he was struck by two vehicles while crossing Blackstone Avenue in his wheelchair Saturday evening, Fresno police Lt. Anthony Martinez said.
Police received multiple calls for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident in the area of Blackstone and Herndon avenues and Blackstone and Sierra avenues, Martinez said.
When officers arrived they found the dead man midblock.
The man was crossing the street when he was struck by one vehicle that witnesses described as a compact car, Martinez said.
He was thrown from his wheelchair and was hit a second time by another vehicle that witnesses described as a tan-colored SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe.
Both drivers left the scene, Martinez said.
Police are searching for witnesses who may have seen more of the hit-and-run accidents, he said.
The dead man was white and in his late 40s or early 50s, Martinez said. Police still were trying to learn his identity Saturday night.
The accident closed southbound Blackstone between Herndon and Sierra avenues.
Cause of the Fresno Hit and Run accident
Police are searching for witnesses who may have seen more of the hit-and-run accidents. Both drivers left the scene. Hit and Run accidents are the result of one party causing damage to another party’s property or person and leaving the scene before producing the proper driver documentation. Hit and Run charges can be bothmisdemeanors and felonies, depending on the seriousness of the accident. The Fresno Police will be conducting a full investigation.
HIT AND RUN – KNOW THE CALIFORNIA LAW. In California, the driver of any motor vehicle that has been involved in an accident or collision, regardless of the level of seriousness or extent of injury, must stop, find the owner of the damaged property and produce his or her driver documentation. Failing to do so could result in criminal charges forCalifornia Hit and Run.
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When an accident results only in property damage (including motor vehicles), driver must stop and locate owner or person in charge and exchange driver documentation. If owner of damaged property cannot be located, the driver is not permitted to leave the scene of the accident until the following actions have been completed:
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Any accident that involves injury or death mandates the driver to perform all actions included in Section 20002 plus render reasonable assistance to the injured party or parties. |
The California Law regarding Hit and Run has no exceptions. The types of accidents that are eligible for Hit and Run charges range from simple fender benders on parked, unoccupied vehicles to accidents involving death or serious injury.
Pedestrian Accidents
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
