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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - One person was tragically killed in fiery multi-vehicle accident in Perris this Saturday morning. At about 6:16 a.m., two vehicles were reported to have collided on the Ramona Expressway near Evans Road. According to The Press-Enterprise, there were no reported injuries, however, one person was declared dead at the scene. The person's identity was not immediately released and the accident currently remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

UPDATE: According to updated reports provided by The Press-Enterprise, an Anaheim man identified as Juan Antonio Covarrubias, 31, was detained by law enforcement on the suspicion of driving under the influence. Sheriff's investigators stated Covarrubias was traveling in a 2005 Land Rover with an unidentified passenger when he rear-ended a 2000 Mazda that was stopped at a red light at Evans Road. Covarrubias was not injured in the collision and his passenger was treated for complaints of pain. The female driver of the Mazda was killed in the crash and has not been identified.

Perris Car Accident Liability

While the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise does not give a clear indication as to what caused this devastating March 31st accident, it is therefore, impossible to determine who may be at fault. Thus, as the investigation remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to Perris car accident lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. A skilled attorney can assist the family in understanding and protecting their rights against the party responsible for their tragic loss. If authorities determine the other driver is blame for the collision, the family may be entitled to compensation which includes funeral and burial expenses, anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A multi-car accident in the city of Perris killed one person and injured three Wednesday night. At about 9:05 p.m., a 2004 silver Honda Civic traveling west on State Route 74 crossed the two-way left turn lane and slammed into a 2004 blue Honda Civic. It is not evident what caused the driver - 19-year-old Ronald Cole of Widomar - to veer onto the the other lane. However, this collision caused two other vehicles to be involved.

Following the two-vehicle crash, Lake Elsinore-Wildomar Patch reported that the blue Honda driven by Cody Testi, 23, of Riverside, spun across the westbound lane and came to a stop on the north shoulder of the freeway. Cole's vehicle also spun out where he was then broadsided on the eastbound lane by a Nissan Pathfinder driven by Raul Padilla, 47, of Quail Valley.

A fourth vehicle, a Chrysler 300, was also involved in the accident. It was reported that the Chrysler was driving behind the vehicles in the collision, where the vehicle sustained minor to moderate damage from the debris of the crash.

After the events of this horrible accident, Cole was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries. One of his two passengers, Sydni Adame, 19, of Wildomar, sustained major injuries. And the other, Josh Webb, 19, of Lake Elsinore, suffered moderate injuries. Both individuals were taken to a hospital for further treatment. 58-year-old Zina Harris of Lake Elsinore, who was driving the Chrysler, was also taken to a hospital, but with minor injuries. Padilla, the driver of the Nissan, was not injured following the incident.

Cause of the Perris Car Crash

The tragic accident on February 22nd remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol to determine what happened and who may be at fault. However, based on the information obtained through the Lake Elsinore-Wildomar Patch, it is unclear whether speed, negligent or distracted driving, road conditions, or vehicle malfunctions played a factor in the collision.

Liability for Perris Car Accidents

Following a serious and fatal accident such as this one, the victims or the victims' families would be well-advised to speak to a competent Perris car accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney experienced in car collisions occurring on Highway 74, can ensure the victims' legal rights are protected, help in determining who may responsible for the crash, and advise them the best option in recovering the maximum compensation they are entitled to.

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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 multi-vehicle accident in the city of Perris was reported Wednesday morning that sent three people, which included children, to a hospital for treatment of their injuries, The Press-Enterprise reported. The accident occurred at about 9:01 a.m. on Cajalco Road and involved a white Subaru and a brown sedan. The severity of the collision caused police officials to block off Cajalco Road in both directions west of Seaton Avenue. The identities of the individuals and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.

Cause of the Perris Car Accident

The accident on September 21st remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is unclear what could have caused the crash. Therefore, it is impossible to determine who is at fault for the collision. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is officially responsible for this devastating car accident.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact a skilled Riverside personal injury lawyer. A competent attorney who has handled automobile accidents such as this one, can review the collision, advise the victims or their family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible car accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - Two men, both 42, tragically fell to their deaths Thursday afternoon when they collided mid-air while skydiving at Perris Valley Skydiving, the Los Angeles Times reported. One of the victims, Patrick James McGowan II, of Menifee, was a veteran skydiving instructor with more than 17,000 jumps logged. The other victim was identified as Christopher David Stasky, of San Diego. Both men were reportedly unable to inflate their canopies as they descended over the airport after they collided.

The incident was reported at about 4:00 p.m. on March 31, 2011. According to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff-coroner, the incident is under investigation by the Riverside County Coroner, the Perris Police Department, the NTSB and the FAA. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Perris Police Deputy Recksiek at (951)210-1000.

Skydiving deaths are rare, especially compared to statistics for car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and other accident deaths. This accident follows several recent skydiving deaths in the Perris area. On February 28, 2012, Nicole Hannon, 41, was killed in a skydiving accident when her chute failed to open. On April 30, 2010, a 38-year-old Russian man was killed when he collided with another skydiver in a multi-person jump. On December 28, 2008, a 33-year-old Newport Beach woman was killed when her parachute failed to deploy.

With any accident, it is so important to understand what happened and why an accident occurred. Why did the two skydivers collide in midair? Why were neither of them unable to open their parachutes. Parachutes provided to skydivers must be tested before being strapped on. If either parachute failed because a design or manufacturing defect, the manufacturer of the equipment could be liable. If this collision was caused by negligence of the Skydiving Center, the facility could be held liable in a wrongful death claim.

While this accident remains under investigation by several agencies, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who is knowledgeable in product liability and wrongful death claims. A skilled attorney can advise the best course of action for preserving evidence and holding accountable whoever is responsible for the families' heartbreaking losses.

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A 30-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday afternoon after he was hit by a car in Perris, the Southwest Riverside News Network reported. The car vs. bicycle accident happened at about 4:45 p.m. on Nuevo Blvd., west of Evans Road. According to news reports, the cyclist was riding eastbound on Nuevo Road approaching the intersection of Evans Road when, for unknown reasons he "swerved" into oncoming westbound lanes of Nuevo and was hit by a passing 1994 Honda Accord. The unidentified cyclist was taken to Riverside County Regional Center in Moreno Valley.

Cause of the Accident

The cause of the September 8th Riverside County bicycle accident is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed this accident or otherwise has information regarding this incident is requested to call Deputy Gasparini at the City of Perris Police Department at 951-210-1000. Based on the limited information in news reports, it is unclear exactly what happened.

Bicycle Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

If it is determined that this accident was not caused by the cyclist, he may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages. While the cause of the accident remains under investigation, the family members of the injured cyclist would be well-advised to talk to a Riverside bicycle accident attorney about the accident and the liability issues involved. If negligence of the driver or some other party caused this accident, a skilled attorney who specializes in bicycle accidents can help the victim recover the maximum compensation he may be entitled to for his injuries.

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