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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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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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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A pedestrian was fatally injured while crossing the Highway 62 at Geronimo Trail, The Press-Enterprise reports. The accident happened in the city of Yucca Valley at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday when the pedestrian was struck by a three vehicles. The cars that struck the pedestrian was a 2011 Infinity SUV and a 1987 Mazda pickup truck. However, the third vehicle was not identified due to fleeing the scene.

Following the collision, the pedestrian, Deborah Ann Gerdes, 54, of Yucca Valley, died at the scene accident. If anyone has information regarding this incident or the driver that may be involved please contact the San Bernardino Sheriff's Morongo Basin station at 760-366-4175.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on Highway 62

The accident on November 5th remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear why the drivers of the vehicles did not see the pedestrian or whether or not they could have prevented the collision. It is also not excusable to flee the scene of an accident before the proper authorities arrive. 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 Wrongful Death Liability

While the investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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A 25-year-old Twentynine Palms resident and active duty U.S. Marine was very tragically killed Friday night when a car pulled out in front of his Yamaha motorcycle on Twentynine Palms Highway, the Press-Enterprise reported. The accident occurred at State Route 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) and Indian Cove Road, at 6:31 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010. According to news reports, the victim, Omar E. Salazar, was riding westbound on his Yamaha motorcycle when a vehicle travelling southbound on Indian Cove Road pulled out in front of him. The impact caused Salazar to be ejected. Salazar was taken by ambulance to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where he died of his injuries at 7:19 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner.

Cause of the Twentynine Palms Highway Motorcycle Accident

The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Morongo Basin Station. However, based upon the limited information in news reports, it sounds as though this fatal San Bernardino County motorcycle accident may be the result of a right-of-way violation. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21804, (a), "The driver of any vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from any public or private property, or from an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic, as defined in Section 620, approaching on the highway close enough to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to that traffic until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety. "

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The San Bernardino Sun reported a 48-year-old Twentynine Palms woman died Sunday evening when she was struck by a car on Highway 62. According to news reports, the victim, Sandra Dawn Cox, was struck by a 2005 Chrysler 300 driven by Lacey Barker, 19, also of Twentynine Palms. The fatal pedestrian accident was reported on Highway 62, at Encelia Avenue, at 7:14 p.m.

Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner, the cause of the accident remains under investigation. Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear exactly what happened, and if the driver of the Chrysler was in fact responsible for the accident Law enforcement will surely look at speed, possible driver or pedestrian impairment, and other factors in determining the cause of the August 8th car vs. pedestrian accident and who was responsible.

Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

If it is determined that the driver of the Chrysler is responsible for this accident, she may be held liable for Cox's death in a wrongful death claim. Without more information, it is impossible to tell if this is the case. While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, the family members of Sandra Cox may benefit from speaking to a San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer about this crash and the family's possible rights in a wrongful death claim. A knowledgeable lawyer who has successfully represented victims of fatal highway pedestrian accidents can explain the family's legal rights and options, and best course of action going forward.

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A 42-year-old Morongo Valley woman was arrested Monday following a three car collision on Highway 62 that injured herself and three other people, the CHP reported. According to reports in the San Bernardino Sun, the suspect, Michelle Webster, was driving her Jeep Commander southbound on Big Morongo Canyon Road when she reached the intersection of Highway 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway).

Authorities believe Webster failed to yield to the right of way of a westbound 2002 Ford Focus driven by Krysta Curry, 18, of Cathedral City. The Hi-Desert Star reported that after the two vehicles collided, the Ford Focus came to rest in the eastbound lanes of the highway, where it was struck by a 2005 Toyota Corolla driven by Karen Alvarez, 31, of Yucca Valley. The Corolla subsequently struck a telephone junction box and a fence.

Webster, Curry, Alvarez and a 19-year-old passenger in the Focus were all taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs with minor to moderate injuries. The CHP stated that the air bag systems in all three of the vehicles prevented the collision from being much worse.

Cause of the Crash & Personal Injury Liability

The CHP is still investigating the cause of the crash. However, if news reports are accurate, the driver of the Jeep is at-fault for causing this collision, and is likely liable for the injuries of the driver and passenger in the Ford Focus, and the driver of the Corolla. While this accident is still under investigation, the victims hurt in this crash and their families would be well-advised to speak with a San Bernardino County personal injury attorney about their legal rights in a personal injury claim.

In addition to criminal charges for driving under the influence, the suspected drunk driver may also be liable for the injuries of the victims, including all medical expenses, lost earnings related to the accident, and emotional pain and suffering. An attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and help the victims obtain full and fair monetary compensation for their injuries.

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A 64-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms was tragically struck and killed by a Ford Aerostar van on Highway 62 (29 Palms Highway) on Friday night, the Contra Costa Times reported today. The accident occurred at the intersection of California State Route 62 and Alpine Avenue around 11 p.m. on April 30th. The bicyclist, identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner as William Brummet, was taken by ambulance to Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree where he died shortly after midnight.

The cause of the fatal bicycle accident is under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with additional information regarding the crash is asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 760-366-4175.

Cause of the Crash and Wrongful Death Liability

The cause of the accident is under investigation, and at this point it is still not clear what exactly happened. However, if news reports are accurate, it appears that the driver of the van struck the cyclist, causing the collision. While the accident remains under investigation, the family of William Brummet may benefit from talking to a San Bernardino County wrongful death attorney about the liability issues involved and the family's rights to compensation in a possible wrongful death claim.

If the driver is found to be negligent and caused this crash, the family may be entitled to compensation for their loss, including funeral expenses, loss of future earnings, and loss of companionship. An attorney skilled in the legal issues of bicycle accidents can monitor the official investigation and explain the family's legal rights, options and obligations, and also advise the family of their best course of action to protect their rights.

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