I-10 collision kills Pomona motorist
On 02/24/13, at 5:34 AM, officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 10 eastbound at Central Ave. in Montclair for reports of a roll-over traffic collision. When they arrived, they found the driver of a black 1989 Honda Accord identified as Travis Matthew Eschardies, a 24 year-old resident of Pomona, in the roadway near his vehicle. For unknown reasons, Eschardies had struck the blockwall on the shoulder and his vehicle was propelled back into the traffic lanes where the Honda was struck again by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup. Eschardies was transported to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead at 7:19 AM. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. An autopsy will be conducted later this week to determine the exact cause of death.
Cause of the Montclair Crash
This remains an ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol. While this devastating San Bernardino 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.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on February 24 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim 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.
Crash near Riverdale leaves Kingsburg teenager with major injuries
A passenger in a pickup sustained major injuries Friday February 22 after the pick up was hit by a car that apparently ran a red light on Highway 41 near Riverdale, the California Highway Patrol said Saturday.
Tyler Gregory, 17, of Kingsburg was injured in the crash about 5:25 p.m. at Highway 41 and Elkhorn Avenue, the CHP said. He was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, where he was in critical condition Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Tyler was a passenger in a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Travis Gregory, 16, also of Kingsburg, the CHP said. The pickup was westbound on Elkhorn when it collided with a northbound 2005 Nissan 350Z driving by Angela Smith, 44, of Fresno. Smith’s car reportedly failed to stop for a red light on Highway 41.
Travis Gregory and Smith sustained moderate injuries.
Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash, the CHP said.
Cause of the Fresno County Crash
As a passenger, the deceased likely could have done nothing to prevent this fatal collision that ultimately took his life. The California Highway Patrol will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, witness reports, and other factors to determine what occurred and who was responsible. Collisions such as this one can have countless causes, including unsafe passing maneuvers, swerving to avoid an object in the road, falling asleep at the wheel, driving under the influence, or driver distraction.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident February 22 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim 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.
CHP investigate deadly hit and run near Shaver Lake
A 20-year-old Shaver Lake woman has been charged with felony drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter in the death of a Tollhouse man early Sunday on Highway 168 near Shaver Lake.
The California Highway Patrol said Morgan Brown was driving westbound on the highway about 2:30 a.m. when she struck Jaysen Wright, 30, who was walking west along the highway.
Wright, who was identified Monday by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office, was fatally injured. His body was discovered in the roadway about 3 a.m. by a newspaper delivery employee who called 911, the CHP said.
After hitting Wright, Brown drove about three more miles, failed to negotiate a turn, hit a road marker and several trees and overturned down an embankment, the CHP said. She climbed to the roadway and was spotted by a passing ambulance about 7 a.m.
After a preliminary investigation, Brown was arrested, the CHP said.
Cause of the Shaver Lake Crash
While this devastating Fresno 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 Fresno County 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.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Pedestrian struck by car in Pacific Beach dies
Agustin R. Martinez was a 57-year-old male who resided in San Diego. On the evening of 2/16/2013, he was crossing a street in the Pacific Beach area and was struck by a vehicle.
Agustin R. Martinez was struck as he crossed Mission Bay Drive at Damon Drive at about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Martinez was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla where he was diagnosed with multiple injuries and later pronounced brain dead. He died at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
A 54-year-old woman, driving a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following the crash, according to San Diego police Officer David Stafford. The woman’s 13-year-old son was a passenger, according to Stafford.
Cause of the Pacific Beach Crash
While this devastating San Diego 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 Diego 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
Woman Killed In Lakeland Village Identified
The Lakeland Village woman who died Thursday morning after getting hit by a car has been identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.
Trisha Aragon, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene after she was struck by a maroon Chrysler 300 at 5:30 a.m. near 19375 Grand Avenue.
According to witnesses, moments before the deadly collision Aragon had been trying to capture her Miniature horse that had escaped, said California Highway Patrol Officer G. Velasco.
The horse ran out toward the street but with the help of witnesses Aragon was able to temporarily corral the animal, Velasco said.
“At some point the victim backed onto the road,” the officer continued. Shortly thereafter, she was hit by a female motorist traveling southbound on Grand Avenue, Velasco said.
Drugs or alcohol did not play a factor, Velasco confirmed.
The officer said the deceased was married with children.
The brown and white pinto Miniature horse was captured approximately two hours and brought to safety.
Cause of the Temecula 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.
One dead, two injured in Kramer Junction crash
Robert Walton, a 54 year-old resident of Boron in Kern County, was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 395 in Kramer Junction, approximately one mile south of State Route 58, in a 1985 Pontiac Fiero. The driver of a 2009 Kia Rendo was traveling Southbound U.S. Highway 395 crossed over a solid double yellow line in an attempt to pass several vehicles. The driver of the Kia who was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes collided head on with the Fiero. Mr. Walton sustained multiple traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 5:02 PM. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.
Cause of the Kramer Junction Crash
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 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.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on February 13 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.
Foul conditions aboard stranded Carnival cruise ship Triumph
Passengers on the nightmare Carnival cruise ship stranded in the Gulf of Mexico are using patchy cellphone coverage today to reveal that ‘conditions are getting worse by the hour.’
Some of the 4,200 people on board reported that cabin carpets are soaked in urine, passengers are sleeping in tents on deck and scarce food supplies has reduced them to eating cold onion sandwiches.
The ship has been stranded since Sunday after a fire in the engine room crippled the power system.
The first tug boat reached the Carnival Triumph on Monday night and it is being towed to Mobile, Alabama at the rate of a few miles per hour. It is expected to crawl into its destination on Thursday.
Reports say that there are only five working bathrooms for the more than 3,000 passengers on board.
The rest are being asked by the crew aboard the vessel to urinate in cabin showers and defecate in bags.
Those on board were only able to make contact with land via their phones when sister ship, the Carnival Legend pulled up alongside to drop off limited supplies on life rafts.
Holidaymakers have been forced to sleep outside as there is no air conditioning in their sweltering cabins.
Some passengers have no options other than bags or buckets for toilets with reports of ‘raw sewage running down the walls’.
David Raynes, from New Hampshire, is on sister ship the Carnival Legend.
He took a picture of passengers on the Triumph on Monday, lined along the top deck, staring out to sea.
He wrote on Facebook: ‘Our ship shuttled supplies to them, which was not an easy task due to the wind and high waves – it was hard for the boat they were using to get up close to the other cruise ship and then back to ours. They made at least two trips.
‘Another ship, the Conquest, came along to bring more food to them. We could hear announcements from the Triumph, and their guests cheered when they heard the news that a tugboat was just 17 miles away. It arrived before we left. We were there about five hours.
The ship is listing to 4.5 degrees and although not dangerous, the angle of the boat is ‘not normal and would definitely be felt by passengers walking around’, an expert told MailOnline.
A 25-mph south-southeasterly wind has made it too difficult to tow the ship to its original destination of Progreso, Mexico, so the vessel has changed course and is heading north to Alabama.
At least one person has also been transferred off the ship because they are in need of dialysis and can’t wait for the power to come back on.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it has opened an investigation into an engine room fire that crippled a cruise ship carrying more than 4,000 people in the Gulf of Mexico.
The NTSB said in a statement Tuesday that the agency and the U.S. Coast Guard are sending investigators to Mobile.
The NTSB says the Bahamas Maritime Agency will lead the investigation since the ship carries a Bahamian flag.
The Carnival Triumph was left stranded 150 miles off the coast of Mexico after a fire broke out in the engine room.
By Monday afternoon, some of the ship’s power had been restored, but not enough to get the disabled ship moving again.
Although none of the 3,150 passengers and 1,100 crew were injured, the ship was adrift off southern Yucatan peninsula for an entire day before the tugboat arrived.
The engine room fire, which took place on Sunday morning, was quickly contained thanks to the automatic fire extinguishing system and but the ship was left to operate on emergency generator power, Carnival Cruise Lines said in a statement.
This is the latest commercial catastrophe to hit Carnival Cruise Lines, which reported it’s ‘most challenging year’ in the history of the company in 2012.
CRUISE SHIP ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
When a passenger on a cruise ship is injured, the law that applies to an injury claim will most likely be the General Maritime Law of the United States. At least if the ship is operated by one of the major cruise lines based in the U.S. such as Princess Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines and most all of the others you will be familiar with.
Under U.S. Maritime Law, a cruise line can be held liable for damages if it negligently causes injury to a passenger, no matter where in the world the injury occurs. Negligence can involve something dramatic, such as the listing event on the Crown Princess several years ago when a navigational error nearly caused the ship to capsize, injuring hundreds of passengers. Negligence will certainly be a litigated topic for survivors and family members of passengers aboard the Costa Concordia, the Carnival-owned cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy in January 2012.
But usually the negligence is of a more ordinary sort. For example a deck that becomes unusually slippery when wet or a poorly marked tripping or falling hazard. And unfortunately, this sort of negligence is all to common on Cruise Ships.
U.S. Maritime Law protects you on these ships, no matter where in the world the injury occurs. And foreign passengers enjoy the same rights as a U.S. citizens. But there are important limit on your rights as well that you need to be aware of.
Time Limitation
One of the most important of these limitations is that Cruise Lines are allowed to shorten the time you have to make a claim, and limit the place where you can file suit. Almost all the cruise lines require an injured passenger to give them written notice of the claim within 6 months and to file suit within one year of the date of the injury.
Venue Limitation
The second, the passage ticket will limit the place where you can file suit. Most of the major cruise lines specify either Los Angeles or Miami but some lines specify other cities.
The time and place limits on filing suit must be stated in plain language in your passage ticket so you must check your passage ticket to see what limitations apply to you. If you still have questions, and experienced maritime personal injury attorney will know what limitations apply for any of the major cruise lines.
Contact a Cruise Ship Accidents and Injuries Attorney
You have rights under maritime law that can protect you, but you also have obligations you must comply with. Our mission is to help you understand both.
Our attorney’s are available for a no cost, no obligation consultation 24/7. To arrange a consultation, please call us today toll-free at 1-877-465-8711.
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3 pedestrians killed in Anaheim Drunk Driving Crash
A man suspected of driving drunk is under arrest after a mother, daughter and another family member were struck by a car and killed while out walking late Saturday night.
Buena Park resident Anthony Lewis Sanchez, 40, is under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter after the women were hit in the 100 block of South Western Avenue, near Lincoln Avenue, around 11 p.m. Saturday, police Sgt. Bob Dunn said.
Anaheim residents Carmen Mendoza, 56, and her daughter Sheyla Mendoza, 21, were walking in the street with 21-year-old Stephanie Henriquez (niece and cousin to the pair, respectively) when they were struck and killed, officials said. The elder Mendoza and Henriquez died at the hospital while Sheyla Mendoza died at the scene.
Sanchez was driving a red Honda Civic with a female passenger in the car when he hit three women, according to Anaheim police’s Dunn. Sanchez and the passenger were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening facial injuries.
Cause of the Anaheim 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.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Skateboarder, 18, killed in hit-and-run
On February 7, 2013, at about 10:41 pm, officers from the Perris Police Department were dispatched to the 2600 block of Redlands in the city of Perris, reference a fatal traffic collision call.
Deputies arrived within minutes and located the traffic collision on Redlands just south of Placentia. The Perris Sheriff’s Station Traffic Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 18-year-old male was riding his skateboard northbound on Redlands when he was struck by an unidentified truck also traveling northbound on Redlands. The vehicle was identified only as a white, gray or black truck. The driver failed to stop and render aid after the collision occurred and has not been identified. The truck will have damage to the front grill and possibly right front fender.
The identity of the pedestrian is withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This investigation is continuing and the Department is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to contact Deputy Osterloh of the Perris Police Department Traffic Division at (951) 210-1000.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled wrongful death attorney such as Gary A. Kessler, An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim’s legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.
In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler, can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.
Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County automobile accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one the victims family would benefit from speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to.
Attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with the loss of a loved one. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, carefully selects its personal injury 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 top 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. 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 catastrophic injuries you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler, an experienced law firm, immediately to protect your legal 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.
Update: Pickup driver dies, eighth killed in bus crash
The driver of a pickup that crashed head-on with an out of control tour bus has died, raising the death toll in the Yucaipa crash to eight.
Fred Bailey Richardson, 72, of Mountain Home Village died shortly after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at Loma Linda University Medical Center from severe injuries he suffered in the crash.
Richardson was driving home along Highway 38, just north of Bryant Road near Yucaipa when the tour bus careened into the oncoming lane at a curve in the road. Richardson’s pickup was towing a trailer full of landscaping equipment when it crashed head-on with the bus, causing the bus to overturn.
The Mexican tour bus, returning from a ski-trip in Big Bear, ejected several people and killed seven people on board.
The other dead passengers are Guadalupe Olivas, 61; Elvira Garcia Jimenez, 40; Victor Cabrera Garcia, 13; Aleida Adriana Arce Hernandez, 38, Rubicelia Escobedo Flores, 34, and Mario Garcia Santoyo, 32.
Richardson’s blue pickup was flattened in the crash, but paramedics were able to pull Richardson from the wreckage. He was in critical condition for three days while surrounded by family members in his hospital bed, said Brenda Knight, Richardson’s niece who is also a Beaumont City Councilwoman.
California Highway Patrol officials said the Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team would continue their investigation this week with “an extensive bumper to bumper inspection” on the tour bus to determine if there was brake failure or other mechanical issues that caused the crash.
MAIT investigators planned to investigate the brakes, engine, steering, driver controls and suspension components to see if any played a part in the crash. The inspection will take several days and the results may not be immediately released.
The bus driver, Norberto B. Perez, 52, of San Yasidro was interviewed by CHP officers, but remains hospitalized.
A separate investigation is also being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Both investigations are expected to last several months.
