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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 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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 76-year-old pedestrian man was severely injured after being struck by an oncoming vehicle Saturday in Moreno Valley, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident occurred just after 9 a.m. when the pedestrian man was crossing at the intersection of Graham Street and Old Valley Drive. The man, whose name was not released, was struck by a blue 2006 Toyota Highlander.

Following the accident, the pedestrian suffered serious injuries, which includes a broken pelvis and hip. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was transported to Riverside Medical Center for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries in the accident.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Moreno Valley

Based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not clear what caused the driver to hit the pedestrian. Therefore, police officials investigating this accident will certainly look at numerous factors that may have caused the collision such as distracted driving, the speed of the vehicle during the time of the accident, and negligent or reckless actions of the driver. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Moreno Valley Police Department at (951)776-1099 or (951)776-1099 after hours and on weekends.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

Collisions involving automobiles and pedestrians can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Individuals most vulnerable to pedestrian accidents are children and the elderly. Therefore, in situations such as this October 8th pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Riverside pedestrian accident attorney. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled personal injury claims involving collisions between pedestrians and automobiles, can ensure the victim's legal rights are protected, and help decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, disfigurement, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A cyclist in Moreno Valley was killed by a pickup truck Sunday morning, The Press-Enterprise reports. The bicyclist, Vernon Slade, 74, of Moreno Valley, was riding along the 13100 block of Heacock Street at about 3:27 a.m. when he was hit by a Dodge Ram pickup traveling north on Heacock. Following this devastating collision, Slade was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center where he later died due to his injuries.

Cause of the Moreno Valley Bicycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not clear was caused the driver of the pickup to hit the bicyclist. Therefore, authorities investigating this October 2nd bicycle accident will certainly look at a variety of factors, which include and are not limited to, distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, and road conditions.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If police officials investigating this bicycle accident determine that the driver is responsible for the crash, the family of the victim would be well-advised to consult with a Riverside wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable lawyer who specializes in bicycle accidents, can ensure the families' legal rights are protected, and decided the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic bicycle accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 22-year-old man sustained major injuries when he was horribly struck by a vehicle, The Press-Enterprise reports. The man, whose name was not released, was crossing John F. Kennedy Drive in Moreno Valley at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday when he was hit by a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The man suffered major head trauma and was transported to Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley for further treatment.

Cause of the Moreno Valley Pedestrian Accident

The accident on September 25th remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not clearly known how and why this accident occurred, or if it could have possibly been prevented. Therefore, it is impossible to determine who is at fault for the devastating collision. Anyone that has information or who has witnessed the crash is asked to call the Moreno Valley Police at (951)486-6900 or (951)776-1099.

Moreno Valley Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

While the accident involving the pedestrian and the automobile remains under investigation by authorities, if the driver is determined by police to be officially responsible for the collision, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury attorney. A skilled attorney who has handled similar pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the victim of his legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this terrible pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 33-year-old woman was severely hit by a vehicle in Moreno Valley, The Press-Enterprise reports. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was struck by a Honda Accord driven by a 22-year-old Moreno Valley woman. The collision was reported to have occurred at the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Commerce Center Drive at about 10:46 p.m. Tuesday. Following this devastating collision, the pedestrian woman suffered severe injuries and was transported to Riverside County Medical Center in Moreno Valley for further treatment.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Moreno Valley

The accident on September 7th remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear what caused the collision. Therefore, it is impossible to determine what happened and who was at fault. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Riverside Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

In situations such as this one, where it is not clear what caused the collision, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside pedestrian accident attorney. A skilled and competent Moreno Valley personal injury attorney who is familiar with complex incidents, can advise the victim of her legal rights, and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this terrible pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - Reche Canyon Road was shut down from Moreno Valley to Colton following a head-on collision Wednesday evening, the Southwest Riverside News Network reported. The April 20th Riverside car accident was reported on Reche Canyon Road near Arroyo Drive around 5:30 p.m., and involved a gray Honda and a green Toyota Camry. According to news reports, several people were injured in the crash, but the extent of the victims' injuries was not clear. It was also not clear who was responsible for the injury accident. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.

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MORENO VALLEY - A patient in an ambulance died Wednesday following a horrendous Riverside County car vs. ambulance crash that left five people injured, including two American Medical Response paramedics and two Cal Fire firefighters. The accident was reported shortly before 10:45 p.m., at the intersection of Ironwood Avenue and Pigeon Pass Road in Moreno Valley. The victim, a 47-year-old Moreno Valley woman, died at the scene of the crash. Along with the four responders, the driver of the car was also injured. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner identified the ambulance patient victim as Ann B. Layton.

This accident raises a number of questions, as the news reports in the Press-Enterprise provide only limited details of what happened. It is not clear if the ambulance had sirens activated, or how fast the vehicles were going when they collided. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Medical Transport Provider Wrongful Death Liability

Medical transport companies are considered "common carriers" - because they advertise their services to the general public and accept payment for their transportation services. Under the California Civil Code, "a carrier of persons for reward must use the utmost care and diligence for their safe carriage, must provide everything necessary for that purpose, and must exercise to that end a reasonable degree of skill."

Regardless of whether this accident was the fault of the ambulance driver, or the driver of the other vehicle, the family members of the victim may have legal rights to compensation for the loss of their loved one in this horrific crash.

After an accident such as this one, the family members of the victims may benefit from speaking to a lawyer who has represented victims of medical transport accidents and their families. Common carrier accidents have very unique legal issues, and it is important to understand the victim's family's legal rights and options. It is always advisable to talk to a Riverside personal injury lawyer before providing a statement to an insurance adjustor or accepting any insurance settlement offer. The family may be entitled to financial compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

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A 59-year-old Moreno Valley man tragically died Saturday after a woman driving a sedan allegedly cut off his Harley-Davidson, throwing him off his bike. The fatal Riverside County motorcycle accident happened Saturday, August 28, 2010, at about 12:45 p.m. on westbound State Route 60, about 500 feet east of Day Street in Moreno Valley. The Desert Sun reported the driver of a 1999 Daewoo Leganza, Stephanie Clation, 38, was travelling in the fast lane and the motorcyclist, Albert Jackson Welch, 59, was travelling in the carpool lane. When traffic started to slow, Clation allegedly swerved into the carpool lane and into Welch's path. Welch reportedly braked, but was unable to avoid striking the bumper of Clation's vehicle, and was ejected from his bike. Welch was rushed to Riverside County Regional Medical Center where he died about an hour after the crash.

Cause of the Fatal 60 Freeway Motorcycle Crash

The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal crash. However, if news reports are correct, it appears that the driver of the sedan is likely responsible for causing this fatal accident. A charge of misdemeanor manslaughter will be sought against Clation, the Valley News reported.

Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

If it is determined that Clation is responsible for this fatal motorcycle accident, as it appears to be the case, she may face criminal charges for her actions that resulted in the death of Albert Welch. Additionally, she may be held financially responsible for her actions in a civil claim for wrongful death. In situations such as this one, where negligent or reckless driving is suspected to be the cause of a fatal accident, the family members of the victim may benefit from seeking counsel of an experienced and knowledgeable California motorcycle accident lawyer. An attorney who specializes in motorcycle accidents can help the victim's family understand and protect their legal rights, and advise them of their best course of action going forward. Damages the family may be entitled to for their loss include money for funeral and burial expenses, future income and benefits, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

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