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RIVERSIDE - A female pedestrian was seriously injured Sunday morning when she was struck by a police patrol car on Madison Street, the Southwest Riverside News Network reported today. The accident was reported at about 7:50 a.m. on May 13th. According to the news report, the off-duty officer was driving his marked patrol car northbound on Madison Street, when at the same time, the female pedestrian began crossing Emerald Street outside of the crosswalk. She was struck by the vehicle and suffered major injuries. Paramedics transported her to Riverside Community Hospital, where she was reportedly listed in critical condition.

Cause of the Riverside Pedestrian Accident

This incident remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear if the off-duty officer could have done anything to avoid the accident. Investigating officers are surely looking at the vehicle speed, possible driver distraction, and other factors in determining why this accident happened.

Liability for Riverside Pedestrian Accidents

If the driver of the patrol car caused or contributed to the accident, the injured victim may be entitled to compensation for her injuries, including medical expenses such as hospitalization, as well as lost earnings and pain and suffering. Accidents involving government-owned vehicles such as a police patrol car can have unique and complex liability issues. Following a major injury accident like this one, the injured victim or her family members would be well advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer who can advise about their legal rights, and best course of action to recover maximum compensation.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A female pedestrian was tragically struck by a Dodge pickup truck while she was walking east along Arlington Avenue in Riverside. The accident occurred just west of Fairhaven Drive and was reported at 12:29 p.m. Friday. According to The Press-Enterprise, another truck traveling west on Arlington crossed the double-yellow line and into the path of the Dodge. The driver of the Dodge then veered right to avoid colliding with the truck, but instead struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, 37-year-old Carmen Pineda of Riverside, was treated at the scene and then taken to a hospital for further treatment, where she later died due to her injuries. Riverside police are currently searching for the black pickup that fled the scene after veering onto opposing traffic. Anyone with information about the incident or the driver involved is asked to contact Riverside Police Detective Ken Madden at (951)826-8723.

In complex situations such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Riverside wrongful death attorney. A lawyer experienced in pedestrian accidents can help the family protect their legal rights, aid authorities in locating the other driver involved, determine who is liable for the loss of their loved one, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial costs, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, 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 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 -- Two Riverside teenagers were tragically killed Monday night in a solo-vehicle accident, The Press-Enterprise reports. The driver, Marcelo Rios, 19, was traveling at high speed along Jurupa Avenue east of Essex Street when he failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the vehicle. Then, as Rios was unable to maintain control of the car, the vehicle overturned and struck a metal utility pole.

After the crash, Rios was transported to Riverside Community Hospital where he later died due to his injuries. His 17-year-old passenger, whose name was not released, was reported to have died at the scene.

Cause of the Car Crash in Riverside

Based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not known whether speed was the primary cause of the crash. Therefore, officials investigating this tragic November 14th incident will determine if distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, road conditions, and negligent actions by the driver were factors in this fatal accident.

Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Car accidents involving negligent or reckless actions such as speeding can have catastrophic results to anyone involved. In situations such as this one, car crashes can result in serious injuries and death. Therefore, while investigation of this accident is ongoing, the family of the victims would be well-advised to contact a Riverside auto accident attorney to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim.

A highly skilled lawyer at Estey Bomberger can advise the family of their legal rights to hold the responsible party or parties financially liable for their tragic and unexpected loss. The lawyer can also help the family in obtaining the maximum compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - A 41-year-old Riverside man was severely struck by an SUV at about 6:42 p.m. Monday, The Press-Enterprise reports. The pedestrian, Robert S. Johnson, was attempting to cross Arlington Avenue in Riverside when he was hit by a vehicle. Following this horrible collision, Johnson was transported to Parkview Community Hospital where he later died due to his injuries. And the driver's identity and the specificity of the accident was not released.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident on Arlington Avenue

The accident on October 31st remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The cause of the accident and who may be responsible was not immediately determined following the crash. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this tragic accident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Ken Madsen at (951)826-8723.

Riverside Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In situations such as this one, if police determine the driver of the SUV is responsible for the accident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Riverside wrongful death lawyer. An knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in handling fatal pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights in a civil suit, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for funeral/burial expenses, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A woman was struck and killed by a train in Riverside at about 7 p.m. Saturday, The Press-Enterprise reports. According to police officials, the woman, Susan Dibene, 33, of Riverside, was pushing her child in a stroller near the intersection of Mary and Indiana Streets when an oncoming Metrolink train en route from Oceanside to San Bernardino struck Dibene. Witnesses at scene indicated the wheels of the stroller apparently got stuck in the tracks and Dibene was able to push her 2-year-old daughter in the stroller to safety before she was hit.

Following this horrific pedestrian accident, Dibene was reported to have died at the scene, while her daughter did not sustain any injuries. Passengers on the Metrolink train were not injured in the accident.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Riverside

The accident on October 8th remains under investigation by Riverside Police Department, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp - the freight company that owns the tracks, and Metrolink officials. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is not evident who is at fault for this devastating accident. Authorities investigating the collision will look at a variety of factors, which include and are not limited to, train operator negligence, inadequate tracks, and faulty railroad crossing signs.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Collisions involving trains and pedestrians can have unique and complex legal issues. Therefore, while the investigation of this accident is ongoing, family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney can review the collision and ensure the family's legal rights are protected. If authorities conclude that the actions of the pedestrian did not contribute to the crash, the family of the victim may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim and be entitled to the compensation that includes funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident near the University Village Towers in Riverside, The Press-Enterprise reports. The young woman was walking at a marked crosswalk along West Linden Street just east of Iowa Avenue at about 9:13 p.m., when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The extent of the woman's injuries and her name was not immediately available. Police officials are currently searching for the driver of a silver-four-door sedan that may be involved in this accident.

Cause of the Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident in Riverside

The accident on October 3rd remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it not clear why the driver failed to stop at the scene of the accident. 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 at the scene of the accident." Anyone with information regarding the driver or the accident should contact Detective Joe Avila at (951)826-8720.

Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Accidents involving pedestrians and automobiles can have catastrophic results, which include, serious injuries and death. Therefore, while the investigation is ongoing, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to contact an skilled and competent Riverside pedestrian accident lawyer. An knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer who specializes in complex incidents such as this one, can ensure that the victim's legal rights are protected, help her and/or her family in efforts to locate the driver responsible for the collision, and decide the best course of action to receive the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- According to The Press-Enterprise, three people were killed on Saturday in a head-on collision in Riverside. The driver of a 2003 Jaguar was traveling south on Interstate 215 when a CHP officer pursued him for a traffic violation. However, the driver fled from police by going the wrong way on a freeway off-ramp, which then caused him to collide head-on with a 2010 Nissan Frontier. The driver of the Jaguar was identified as a 26-year-old Moreno Valley resident, and his passenger's identity is currently unknown. A victim in the Nissan pickup was identified as Emeliano Perez, 53, of Moreno Valley, while the passenger's identity who is also from Moreno Valley was not immediately available. Following this fatal collision, the coroner identified three individuals who were killed from the accident, Perez and two males from Moreno Valley. The identities of the other two males are being held until the next of kin is notified.

Cause of the Riverside Head-On Collision

The accident on September 17th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it appears the driver of the Jaguar is at fault for the collision due to driving on the wrong side of the roadway while trying to flee from the police. Therefore, the victims involved in the accident had no way to prevent or avoid this tragic head-on car accident.

Car Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Head-on vehicle collisions can result in catastrophic injuries and death to any individuals involved. In situations such as this one, where it is evident the driver is responsible for the collision, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak a Riverside wrongful death lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in automobile accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights, and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating car accident.

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