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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A Victorville car crash killed a 30-year-old man early Monday morning, The Press-Enterprise reported. The fatal collision happened just after 1 a.m. when a 2003 Saturn station wagon traveling west on Bear Valley Road failed to stop at a red light and broadsided a 1993 Buick that was making left turn onto Bear Valley Road from Industrial Boulevard.

Following the crash, the driver of the Buick - a 30-year-old Victorville resident - died at the scene due to his injuries. His passenger was reported to have fled the accident, yet it is unknown why he did not wait for authorities and paramedics to arrive. The driver of the Saturn - a 22-year-old Lucerne Valley man - was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Liability for Victorville Auto Accidents

Failing to yield at a red light can result to severe collisions, which can then inflict harm to individuals involved. Depending on the size the vehicle and the speed it was traveling, injuries can be so catastrophic that victims may not be able to recover from their injuries. Therefore, while the investigation of this January 29th accident remains ongoing, the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled Victorville accident lawyer. An attorney experienced in wrongful death claims, can advise the family of the rights and ensure they recover the maximum compensation they deserve for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, support, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - According to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff-Corner's office, a 55-year-old woman was killed in car crash in Winchester early Friday morning. The accident took place on Winchester Road, south of Scott Road, when the driver of a Toyota Corolla - Louisa Valdovinos of Menifee - was struck head-on by a Pontiac Grand Am that crossed into the opposite lane. After the 3:50 a.m. collision, Valdovinos was reported to have died at about 4:04 a.m. No information regarding the name or the injuries of the Pontiac driver was released.

Cause of the Head-On Car Collision on Winchester Road

The accident on January 29th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information given, it is not clear what caused the driver to veer into opposing traffic. It is also not certain whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Riverside County Fatal Accident Liability

Veering across lanes and into opposing traffic can be caused by many factors such as distracted driving, speed, the intoxication of alcohol/drugs, vehicle malfunctions, or road conditions. However, if the accident is determined by police that the collision was due to negligent and reckless driving of the Pontiac driver, he or she can be held liable for the death of the victim. Therefore, in accidents like this, it would be well-advised for the family to seek an experienced Riverside County car accident lawyer. A skilled attorney who has handled numerous wrongful death claims, can ensure the family rights are protected, and help them obtain the maximum compensation for their unexpected and devastating loss.

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ORANGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian in his 40s was tragically killed just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by two vehicles in Santa Ana, Orange County Register reported. The man, whose name was not released, was attempting to cross Broadway when a white Chevy pickup traveling northbound hit him, causing him to land on the southbound lane, where he was struck by a green Mustang convertible. Neither drivers remained at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this accident or the drivers involved is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Liability

Following a pedestrian accident such as this one on January 27th, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Orange County personal injury lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in fatal hit-and-run accidents, can help protect the family's legal rights in a wrongful death claim, assist authorities in locating the drivers involved this incident, and help the family obtain the compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 42-year-old woman was killed and two other were injured after they were involved in a head-on collision on Highway 18 in San Bernardino. The accident occurred at 5:47 p.m. Friday when the woman, Holly Foor of Crestline, was traveling north on Highway 18 in her 2005 Honda Civic and was struck head-on by a Ford Explorer.

According to The Press-Enterprise, the 1997 Explorer was traveling on the southbound side of the highway when it crossed the double yellow line and into the northbound lanes. A tour bus carrying 20 passengers was also sideswiped in the accident, but no one on board was reported to be injured. However, following the crash, Foor was taken to St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino where she later died due to her injuries. The driver and the other occupant in the SUV were taken to area hospitals for further treatment.

Wrongful Death Liability for San Bernardino Car Accidents

The investigation of the January 27th accident remains ongoing by the San Bernardino Police Department to determine what happened and who is responsible. However, if authorities conclude that the driver is solely at fault for this horrific collision, family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Bernardino accident lawyer immediately regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An experienced attorney who has handled many cases involving fatal car collisions, can advise the family of their rights to hold the other party financially liable for the loss of their loved one, and ensure they obtain the maximum compensation they are entitled to.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A two-vehicle collision in the city of Moreno Valley left six people injured this morning. The limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise indicated the crash occurred at the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Lasselle Street at about 10:58 a.m. Sunday. No other details were given regarding this horrible accident.

Moreno Valley Car Accident Injury Liability

After a multi-vehicle collision such as this on January 22nd, victims or their families would well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced Moreno Valley car accident attorney. A skilled lawyer who has handled numerous personal injury claims can advise the victims' of their legal rights, ensure they are fully compensated for their injuries, and if necessary, hire an independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the collision to determine the who is responsible and financially liable for the damages.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 51-year-old Perris man died from his injuries following a three-car wreck in Beaumont, The Press-Enterprise reported. The tragic collision happened at about 5:10 a.m. Saturday on eastbound Highway 60 and Western Knolls Road when two vehicles struck Asencion Placencia's truck. After the collision, Placencia was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center and then died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday. The occupants in the other vehicles sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for further treatment.

Beaumont Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While this devastating January 14th accident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Beaumont accident lawyer. A highly skilled attorney can help the family understand and protect their legal rights in a civil suit, help determine with a team of investigators the responsible party and/or parties in this incident, and ensure they recover the maximum compensation for their loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include and are not limited to, funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A Palm Springs two-car crash left eight people injured including two children Saturday morning, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred at about 11:05 a.m. on Highway 62 at Dillon Road. After the crash, two children sustain critical injuries, two other victims suffered moderate injuries, and the other four victims sustained minor injuries. All eight of them were taken to a hospital for further treatment. No other information was given on how this horrible accident occurred.

Cause of the Palm Springs Car Accident

Based on the limited information provided by news reports, it is not clear what happened and who is responsible for this accident. However, if police officials investigating this January 15th car collision determines that one of the drivers was either speeding, driving negligently and unsafe, or distracted by the using their cellphone, eating, or even changing the radio station, he or she can be held accountable for the accident and the injuries of the victims.

Injury Liability for Palm Springs Auto Accident

After a being involved in a serious accident such as this one, the injured victims or their families would be well-advised to seek a knowledgeable and experienced Palm Springs personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous cases involving auto accidents can advise the victims of their legal rights, hire a private investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is responsible, and ensure each victim is fully compensated for their injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other damages in this horrible car accident.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- A Compton traffic collision left one person dead and several others injured Tuesday night, the South Gate Patch reported. The fatal accident occurred after 10 p.m. in the area of Alondra Boulevard and Harris Avenue, when a man, whose name was not released, was driving a Ford Excursion and crashed into a car that were carrying two women and four children.

Firefighters at the scene had to extricate one woman who was a rear seat passenger out of the vehicle. She was then taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwwod, where she later died due to her injuries. The other occupants in the vehicle - the other woman and four children - along with the male driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and were transported to various hospitals.

It was reported that authorities are testing the male driver to determine whether he was driving under the influence. The names and ages of the six occupants in the car were not immediately available.

Compton Wrongful Death Liability

The information provided by South Gate Patch, did not clearly state what could have caused this tragic January 3rd accident. However, if the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concludes that the driver was either intoxicated while operating his vehicle or acted negligently, he could be held accountable for the injuries and death of the individuals involved in the accident.

Therefore, following a serious accident such as this one, it would well-advised for the family of the deceased victim to contact an experienced Compton car accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled wrongful death claims can help the family protect their legal rights and obtain the compensation they entitled to for funeral and burial costs, lost wages, loss of love, care, support, and companionship, or other related damages in this horrible car accident.

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LOS ANGELES -- According KTLA News, less than a dozen people were injured following a devastating crash in south Los Angeles. The accident happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday when a driver in an El Camino traveling at "a high rate of speed" ran several stop lights, lost control, hit two vehicles at the intersection of W. 103rd and S. Main streets, and then jumped onto the sidewalk slamming into pedestrians. After this horrific crash, eleven people were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

Cause of the Car Crash in Los Angeles

Based on the limited information provided by KTLA News, it appears the driver of the El Camino may be at fault for the accident due driving at an excessive speed. However, police officials will further investigate the incident to determine if alcohol/drugs, negligence or vehicle malfunctions played a part in this collision.

Car and Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following a serious accident such as this one, the victims or the family of the victims would be well-advised to speak to either a Los Angeles car accident lawyer or a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer. Experienced attorneys at our law firm can help the victims protect their legal rights to recover the compensation that they are entitled to. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A rollover car crash in Victorville left six people injured, Victorville Daily Press reported. The accident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when the driver of an SUV lost control, rolled over several times, and then struck a Toyota on Village Drive near Air Expressway. Witnesses at the scene stated the female driver of the SUV was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed before she lost control of her vehicle.
Following the accident, the two occupants in the Toyota sustained minor injuries and was taken to St. Mary Medical Center. The driver of the SUV was not wearing a seat belt, which then caused her to be ejected from the vehicle and sustain head injuries. Authorities at the scene indicated four of the woman's passengers were seriously injured. Two people were airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and two were taken to a local hospital for further treatment.

Cause of the Victorville Car Crash

The accident on December 27th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press, it is unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. But, if witness reports are accurate, and speed was a factor in the accident, the driver may be held responsible for the crash.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a car accident such as this one, the victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Victorville personal injury lawyer. If it is confirmed by police officials that driver negligence or unsafe driving prompted the accident, knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at Estey Bomberger can help the victims protect their legal rights to recover compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible car accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A tragic head-on car collision in Morongo Valley killed one person and left three people injured, Hi-Desert Star reported. At about 12:14 p.m. Thursday, 21-year-old Andrew Dufresne was driving a 2004 Saab sedan westbound on Twentynine Palms Highway when he veered onto the eastbound lane and struck a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice driven by Louis A. Castellucci, 67, of Yucca Valley.

Following the accident, Castellucci was reported to have died at the scene and Dufresne was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center. Dufresne's two passengers, whose names were not released, were taken to Desert Regional via Morongo Basin Ambulance. The extent of Defresne's and his passengers' injuries or their condition was not immediately available.

Cause of the Morongo Valley Car Crash

The accident on December 22nd remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by the Hi-Desert Star, it is unclear what caused the driver of the Saab to veer onto the opposite side of the road and into oncoming traffic. Therefore, the CHP will monitor this fatal incident and determine whether speed, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, and distracted driving or distracted driving played a factor in the collision.

Auto Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

After a car accident such as this one, the injured victims and the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact either a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer or a San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer. A skilled attorney who has helped many victims in auto accidents, can help the injured victims and the family of the deceased understand and protect their legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their injuries or their tragic loss. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other damages relating to this horrific car accident.

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LOS ANGELES -- A horrific crash involving nine vehicles left 10 injured in Leimert Park Sunday afternoon. According to ABC 7 News, a Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling at a very high speed on Crenshaw Boulevard when it collided with Chevy sedan and a Ford SUV that were slowing down as they approached a traffic light at Vernon Avenue. The collision then caused a chain reaction in which other vehicles were struck.

Following the accident,10 people were injured and taken to hospitals for further treatment. Two of the ten, were reported to suffer critical injuries while others sustained minor injuries.

Los Angeles Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

If police determine that speed or negligence was the cause this December 18th car crash, the injured victims would be well-advised to seek a skilled Los Angeles auto accident lawyer. In the event where the victims may not be able to contact an attorney due either the extent of their injuries or during hospitalization, family members are advised to speak committed and dedicated attorneys at Estey Bomberger regarding their loved one.

Immediate consultation with our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys, can help the victims understand and protect their legal rights in a civil lawsuit, and decide the best course of action to recover compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this horrible car accident.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- According to the Los Angeles Times, a woman was killed and her sister critically injured after they were struck by a car in blank. The horrific accident happened at about 9:25 p.m. Sunday on Erwin Street just west of Vesper. It was reported that the driver of a 1995 Lexus ES300, Alfonso Garnica-Mozgueda, 33, was traveling at an excessive speed of 50 to 75 mph on a 25 mph street, lost control, and struck 39-year-old Christina Lynn Ruvalcaba, along with the truck she was standing next to. Ruvalcaba's sister, Blanca Ruvalcaba, 34, was inside the truck and thrown several feet, landing on the sidewalk.

Following this accident, Garnica-Mozgueda fled the scene on foot and was later arrested at his home. Christina Lynn Ruvalcaba suffered major injuries and was transported to a hospital where she later died. Blanca Ruvalcaba sustained moderate injuries and was hospitalized. Blanca's 7-week-old daughter was also inside the truck, but was not hurt after the crash.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Van Nuys

If the information provided by the Los Angeles Times and KTLA News are accurate, the driver may be at fault for the collision due to traveling at "a high rate of speed," and fleeing the scene of an accident. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Accidents such as this one on December 4th, appears to be caused by negligent and reckless driving. Therefore, while the investigation of the accident is ongoing, the injured victim or the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Los Angeles hit-and-run accident lawyer. A compassionate attorney who understands fatal incidents such as this one, can help the family protect their legal rights, and hold the driver financially liable for victim's injuries and the tragic and unexpected loss of their loved one. Compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim can include and are not limited to funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss or love, care, affection, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - According to The Press-Enterprise, a tragic two-car collision left one person killed and two others injured Friday night in Perris. The accident happened at about 7 p.m. at the intersection of Cajalco Road and Lake Mathews Drive. Details about the accident were not immediately available, and the name of the deceased victim was not released pending notification of next of kin.

Car Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claim

In automobile accidents where it is unclear who may be at fault, the injured victims or the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact a Perris car accident lawyer. A skilled attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger, can advise the victims and the family of their legal rights, work with police officials to determine who may responsible for this devastating accident, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for the victims' injuries and the loss of a loved one. Compensation in a personal injury and wrongful death claim can include and are not limited to funeral and burial costs, medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other damages in this December 2nd car accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A tragic car collision on early Sunday morning left two people killed and one critically injured, The Press-Enterprise reported. According to the CHP, a 2008 Scion XB was traveling south on State Route 79 at about 3:29 a.m. when for unknown reasons the driver veered his vehicle onto the northbound lane and slammed head-on with a 2002 Toyota Camry.
Following this accident, the driver of the Scion, Patrick Adam Ryan, 22, of Homeland, and the driver of the Camry, Michael Timothy McCoy, 42, of Murrieta, were reported to have died at the scene. McCoy's passenger, a Buena Park woman, sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center for further treatment.

Cause of the Head-On Car Crash on State Route 79

The two-vehicle collision on November 27th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear what could have caused the driver of the Scion to veer onto the opposite side of the road and into oncoming traffic. It also was not evident if distracted driving, drugs or alcohol, vehicle malfunctions, or road conditions prompted this horrific accident.

Auto Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on State Route 79 is under investigation, the injured victim and the family of the deceased would be well-advised to seek a knowledgeable Riverside auto accident lawyer. An attorney who has handled fatal incidents such as this one, can advise the victim and the family of their legal rights in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, and best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for the victim's injuries and the families' unexpected loss. Compensation in civil claim regarding this devastating accident can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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