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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A horrible two-car crash in Indio left four people hospitalized Sunday night, Desert Sun reports. The accident occurred on Avenue 50 near Monroe Street and involved a Toyota Corolla and a Jeep Liberty. However, it was immediately known what caused the crash or who may be at fault.

Following the 11:15 p.m. accident, two of the four people involved in the crash had to be extricated from their vehicles. A man in the Toyota was taken to Eisenhower Medical Center with major injuries. A woman who was also in the vehicle sustained serious injures and was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center. The occupants in the Jeep - a man and a woman - suffered moderate injuries and were transported to Eisenhower Medical Center for further treatment.

Liability for Indio Car Accidents

Seeking immediate counsel from an experienced auto accident attorney is well-advised following a car crash. In severe accidents such as this one on February 12th, the victims would benefit from speaking to an Indio personal injury lawyer regarding the protection of their legal rights and the compensation they are entitled to. And while it is uncertain who is liable for this incident, an attorney can also hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident and determine who is responsible.

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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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A tragic pedestrian accident left a 44-year-old woman dead Thursday night in Indio, The Press-Enterprise reports. The fatal incident took place on the westbound lanes of Indio Boulevard, just east of Biskra Street. The woman identified as Brigitte Jasso of Indio was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by a motorcycle and then a black Ford Taurus. Following the accident, Jasso was reported to have died at the scene, and the motorcyclist was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center for further treatment. The driver in the car along with her passenger was not hurt after the crash.

Cause of the January 26th Pedestrian Accident

The fatal accident on Indio Boulevard remains under investigation by the Indio Police Department. However, it is not clear what caused this incident to occur, if evidence from the accident shows that distracted driving, speed, or driver negligence prompted the crash, the motorcyclist and/or the driver of the vehicle can be held liable for the victim's death.

Indio Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In complex pedestrian accidents such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a experienced and knowledgeable Indio personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. Immediate consultation from an attorney who has handled similar accidents like this one, can help the family understand and protect their legal rights in a civil claim and ensure they are fully compensated for their devastating loss, including funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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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 woman identified as Adelina Gonzalez, 45, of Riverside, was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday night, The Press-Enterprise reports. Gonzalez was attempting to cross the street on Mission Boulevard, west of Pedley Road, in Jurupa Valley when she was hit by an SUV at about 6:06 p.m. Details regarding how this accident occurred and the identity of the driver were not immediately released.

Cause of the Jurupa Valley Pedestrian Accident

The accident on January 16th remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. However, based in the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not evident what happened and who is to blame for this fatal accident. Therefore, investigators will further investigate the collision and determine if speed, distracted driving, alcohol/drugs, or negligent and reckless driving were a factor in the collision.

Jurupa Valley Pedestrian Accident Liability

If police concludes that the accident was due to unsafe and/or negligent driving, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Jurupa Valley accident attorney immediately. A knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who has handled numerous wrongful death claims can help protect the family's legal rights, hold the responsible party liable for their devastating loss, and ensure the family recovers the compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, affection, support, and companionship.

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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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- An 81-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night while she was attempting to cross a street in the city of Palm Springs. The accident was reported at 7:49 p.m. when the pedestrian was struck by a Kia Soul traveling southbound on South Sunrise Way, just between Camino Parocela and Sunney Dunes Road, The Press-Enterprise reported.

The pedestrian, identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Corner's office as Florence Wyatt of Palm Springs, was taken to a hospital following the accident, where she later died due to her injuries. The driver, whose name was not available, was not arrested and is cooperating with the investigation.

Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While it is not immediately apparent what caused this collision to happen, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to contact a Palm Springs personal injury lawyer to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An attorney experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents in Riverside County, can ensure the family's rights are protected, and advise them the best option to recover compensation for the tragic loss of their loved one, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 63-year-old woman from Riverside died after she apparently fell from a sixth-floor balcony at a downtown assisted-living center, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident happened at about 7 a.m. Sunday along the side yard of the Riverside Plymouth Tower Care and Living Center, which is located on the 3400 block of Lemon Street. Investigators are currently trying to determine whether the woman fell or jumped off the balcony. According to Southwest Riverside News Network, the woman identified as Marlee Brothers, died at the scene at 7:38 a.m.

In situations where the cause of the accident is unclear, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Riverside personal injury lawyer who has handled numerous wrongful death claims. If police officials determine that the woman did not jump but fell, the entity in which the woman was residing can be held financially liable for her death. Therefore, contacting a knowledgeable attorney is vital in this case, so that he or she can help the family protect their legal rights to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, or other related damages in this tragic accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 62-year-old woman was seriously struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night while she was attempting to cross a Moreno Valley street, The Press-Enterprise reported. The 6:15 p.m. accident took place at the intersection of Heacock Street and Kernwood Drive when the woman, whose name was not stated, was hit by a vehicle traveling north on Heacock. The woman suffered severe head injuries and broken bones after the collision.

The vehicle involved in this horrible accident is described to be a dark-colored mid-1990s Honda two-door car with a black hood. Anyone with information regarding the driver or this accident should call the Riverside County Sheriff's Department at (951)776-1099.

Cause of the January 4th Hit-and-Run Accident

Based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is uncertain what caused the driver to hit the female pedestrian and flee the scene. However, there is absolutely no reason to leave the scene of an accident, especially when it inflicts harm to a person other than himself or herself. Hopefully, police officials can locate the driver involved in this devastating accident.

Personal Injury Liability for Moreno Valley Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians, specifically the elderly, can suffer major damage and at times be fatal once they are struck by a vehicle. Pedestrians can sustain catastrophic head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other life-altering injuries.

After a serious pedestrian accident such as this one, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer regarding her legal rights. As hit-and-run incidents can have complex legal issues, an experienced attorney can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected in a civil claim, help police in efforts to locate the hit-and-run driver, and decide the best option to obtain the compensation she is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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COACHELLA - A 50-year-old man died Monday evening shortly after he was struck by a light colored four door sedan on Harrison Street, north of Avenue 50, the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner reported in a press release. The accident was reported at approximately 5:42 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012. The victim, who was not identified, was transported to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after arrival.

The Coachella Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the suspect and the vehicle involved this crime. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call Coachella Police Dispatch at (760) 836-3215, or traffic investigators at (760) 863-8990. For the sake of the victim's family, we hope that the driver involved in this incident is located or comes forward to authorities.

Under 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." There is never any reason to flee the scene of an accident, regardless of the circumstances.

Following a hit-and-run accident such as this one, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Coachella personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous wrongful death claims arising from fatal pedestrian accidents can help the victim's family understand and protect their rights, and possibly aid in efforts to locate the driver.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 19-year-old skateboarder was seriously struck by hit-and-run driver on Saturday in Lake Elsinore, The Press-Enterprise reports. The horrible incident happened at about 6:48 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive at Avenue 6. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's, the skateboarder was struck from behind by a light-colored, lowered Honda vehicle with front-end damage. The skateboarder, whose name was not released, suffered major head injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.

UPDATE: Based on updated news reports given by The Press-Enterprise, the skateboarder involved in this tragic hit-and-run, died from his injuries New Years Day. He was later identified by the Riverside County coroner's office as Gerardo Garcia.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled Lake Elsinore personal injury lawyer. 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, an attorney at Estey Bomberger 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 in this December 31st hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 12-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in the city of Riverside. This devastating Christmas Day accident happened at about 11 p.m. when the young girl, Eunice Flores of Riverside, was hit by a white Mercedes 200E sedan on westbound Highway 60, just east of Interstate 15.

According to Southwest Riverside News Network, Flores was trying to retrieve a suitcase containing clothes that apparently fell from the roof rack of the car she was a passenger of. After the collision, Flores was reported to have died at the scene of the accident.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on Highway 60

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is uncertain as to whose fault it may be. It is also not evident whether the driver could have avoided the collision. Therefore, the California Highway Patrol will further investigate this tragic accident to determine what happened and who is ultimately responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Pedestrian accidents that occur on the freeway can have complex legal issues. Therefore, after a fatal accident such as this one, the family of victim would be well-advised to seek an experienced Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An attorney at Estey Bomberger can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, help determine who may responsible for the crash by hiring an independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident, and decide the best way to obtain the compensation they are entitled to for the tragic and unexpected loss of their loved one.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 40-year-old tow-truck operator was struck be a hit-and-run driver on the 91 Freeway in Riverside, The Press-Enterprise reports. The accident happened at about 2 a.m. Saturday, when Christopher Tatro, of Corona, was hit by a tan sedan while he was assisting a disabled vehicle on the side of the freeway.

According to Valley News, the tan sedan fled the scene and continued east on the 91 Freeway and then exited at Adams Street. After the collision, Tatro was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he later died at about 4:20 a.m. due to his injuries.

Cause of the Riverside Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 91

The accident on December 17th remains under investigation by the Cailifornia Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise and Valley News, it is not clear what caused the driver to hit the man and flee the scene of the accident. Anyone with information regarding the driver or this terrible incident should call the CHP's office in Riverside at (951)637-8000.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

During a fatal hit-and-run accident such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside pedestrian accident attorney. A lawyer who is highly committed and dedicated in helping families in wrongful death claims, can advise the victim's family of their legal rights, help police locate the driver involved in this incident, and decide the best option in obtaining the maximum compensation. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other damages relating to this devastating pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 41-year-old Sun City woman was struck by a vehicle in the city of Menifee at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, The Press-Enterprise reported. The woman, Crystal Stevens, was tragically hit by a vehicle as she was walking on McCall Boulevard, just near Sherman Road. Stevens was then taken to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildomar, where she later died Friday afternoon.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a pedestrian accident where the cause unclear, the family of victim would be well-advised to seek a Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger to discuss their legal rights in wrongful death claim. A skilled attorney who has handled fatal incidents such as this one, can ensure the family's rights are protected, help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for funeral an burial expenses, anticipated and future lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, and other damages in this horrible December 15th pedestrian accident.

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