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A 69-year-old Rowland Heights woman suffered a broken femur, fractured ribs, and other serious injuries after she was struck by a Jeep Wrangler Friday morning, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported. The pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Colima Road and Fairway Drive at about 5:40 a.m. Friday morning. According to news reports, a Dodge Neon was stopped at a red light when the driver of a Jeep Wrangler failed to see the stopped vehicle. The Wrangler then spun out of control and struck the Rowland Heights woman who was crossing the street in the crosswalk. She was taken to UC Irvine with serious injuries.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident

If news reports are accurate, the driver of the Jeep Wrangler likely caused this crash. However, the official cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

In situations such as this October 1st Rowland Heights pedestrian accident, where the driver of a vehicle is likely at fault for an accident resulting in serious injury to a pedestrian, the family members of the injured victim would likely benefit from speaking to an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles pedestrian injury attorney. A lawyer who has represented numerous victims of pedestrian accidents that occur in crosswalk can help the victim and her family protect their legal rights to financial compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings or benefits as a result of the accident, pain and suffering and other expenses related to the accident and her injuries. It is always advisable to contact an attorney soon after an accident, while evidence and witness recollections are still fresh.

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The driver of a Audi A4 sedan suffered major injuries to his head, pelvis, and chest after a bobtail box truck crashed into his vehicle on Thursday on the 60 (Pomona) Freeway. According to news reports in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the Audi was stopped on the shoulder on the eastbound 60 Freeway at Nogales Street in Rowland Heights when the box truck veered into it, pushing it forward between 200 and 300 feet. The injured driver of the Audi, who was not identified, was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.

Cause of the July 22nd 60 Freeway Accident

The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident. Based on the news reports, it is not clear why the driver of the box truck veered into the Audi. In their investigation, the CHP will look at factors such as driver impairment, driver distraction, vehicle speed, and even possible mechanical malfunction. We hope the man driving the Audi is okay and makes a full recovery from his undoubtedly very serious injuries. Please keep him in your prayers.

Personal Injury Liability

If the driver of the box truck is determined to be responsible for striking the Audi and severely injuring its driver, he or she may be liable for the man's injuries. If the box-truck was rented or owned by the man's employer, the rental company or employer may also be liable for the victim's injuries. In situations such as this one, where another party is likely responsible for someone else's serious injuries, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Los Angeles auto accident attorney as soon as possible. A skilled lawyer can help the victim and his family protect their legal rights and recover the maximum compensation for his medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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