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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A horrific two-vehicle accident yesterday morning killed two men and injured another in Chino. The collision occurred at about 7 a.m. Friday along Schaeffer Avenue between Pipeline and Norton avenues when a 1998 Ford Explorer SUV and 1991 Nissan Stanza collided head-on. According to The San Bernardino County Sun, preliminary reports indicated the driver of the Ford may have became distracted and, the driver of the Nissan could not avoid or prevent colliding with SUV.

After the accident, a passenger inside the Nissan, Celedonio Vasquez-Barrita, 53, of Chino, was reported to have died at the scene. The driver of the Nissan, 43-year-old Reginaldo Ramirez-Alberto, had to be extricated from the vehicle and was then taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. The Ford SUV driver, Richard Hoy, 18, of Chino, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cause of the Chino Car Accident

The accident on March 23rd remains under investigation by the Chino Police. However, based on the information provided by news reports, it is has not been officially determined if the accident was due to distracted driving. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what and why this dreadful accident happened.

Liability for Chino Car Accidents

If police officials determine distracted, negligent, or unsafe driving caused or contributed to the crash, the family of the deceased victims would be well-advised to contact a caring and compassionate Chino accident lawyer. An experienced attorney at Estey and Bomberger can help the family understand and protect their legal rights in a wrongful death claim and ensure they recover the maximum compensation for the tragic and unexpected loss of their loved ones.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A Saturday afternoon car accident fatally injured a 37-year-old Hispanic man in Chino. The Press-Enterprise reported a 2002 Mustang was traveling east on Schaefer Avenue when the it made a left turn onto Monte Vista Road and then was broadsided by a 2007 Acura.

Following the 5:13 p.m. collision, the 37-year-old man, who was the front seat passenger in the Mustang, was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he later died due to his injuries. No further information was released regarding this devastating March 15th incident.

Chino Accident Wrongful Death Liability

The information provided by The Press-Enterprise does not give clear indication as to what factors caused or contributed to the crash or who is at fault. Therefore, while the accident remains under investigation by the Chino Police Department, the family of the victim would be well-advised to seek a Chino personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney experienced in wrongful death claims can help the family protect their legal rights in holding the responsible parties financially liable for the loss of their loved one, including funeral and burial costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 44-year-old man was critically hurt after being struck by a car in Chino, The Press-Enterprise reported. The man, Francisco Donato, of Pomona, was riding his bicycle at 6 a.m. Thursday along the 13300 block of East End Avenue when he was hit by a 2001 GMC Yukon. According to Chino police, the driver, Gerardo Mendez, 18, of Pomona, was attempting to pass another vehicle before severely hitting the bicyclist. Following the incident, Donato sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton where he was listed in critical condition.

Cause of the Chino Bicycle Accident

The accident on October 27th remains under investigation by the Chino Police Department. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, it is not evident if the driver's attempted lane change was unsafe and prompted the collision. Therefore, it is impossible to determine if the driver is fully responsible for the incident. Police officials investing the accident will account for all possible factors that may have contributed to the crash, such as distracted driving, the speed of the vehicle at the time of accident, negligent or reckless actions of the driver, and road conditions.

Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a cycling accident such as this one, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced San Bernardino bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who is an avid cyclist and understands the challenges cyclists face both on the roads and in the aftermath of an accident, can help the victim protect his legal rights to hold the driver and any other responsible parties financially liable for the damages that resulted following the collision. If the victim or his family decides to pursue a personal injury claim, the attorney can also help the cyclist recover the maximum compensation he would be entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this Chino bicycle accident.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 27-year-old Pomona man was killed while bicycling Saturday morning, The Press-Enterprise reports. The tragic accident occurred at 9:46 a.m., when cyclist Omar Gomez, was riding along Carbon Canyon Road in Chino Hills and then was struck by a 1995 Acura, driven by a 23-year-old male. According to sheriff's spokeswoman Karen Hunt, the driver of the Acura looked away from the road momentarily then hit Gomez. Following the collision, Gomez was originally pronounced dead at the scene, but a coroner's spokesman indicated he was taken to Chino Valley Medical Center, where later died at about 10:30 a.m.

Cause of the Chino Hills Bicycle Accident

The bicycle accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. However, based on the information provided The Press-Enterprise, it appears the driver may be at fault due to not paying full attention to the roadway. Therefore, it is evident the bicyclist had no way to prevent or avoid this horrifying collision.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal cycling accident such as this October 8th bicycle accident in Chino Hills, the family members of the cyclist would be well-advised to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable San Bernardino bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who is also an avid cyclist understands the challenges cyclists face both on the roads, and in the aftermath of an accident. Therefore, while the accident remains under investigation, the attorney can advise the family of their legal rights to hold the responsible parties financially liable for the devastating damages that resulted following the bicycle accident. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include and are not limited to funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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A 79-year-old man was tragically struck and killed when a car struck his motorized wheelchair Tuesday evening in Chino Hills, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The accident occurred at 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Rosewood Way. The victim, Juan Coya, of Chino Hills, was crossing the street when a northbound vehicle struck him. Coya died at the scene of the Chino Hills intersection accident.

Our condolences go out to the family of Juan Coya, and everyone who knew him and was close to him. Please keep his family in your prayers during this surely very difficult time.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is unclear exactly what happened and whether the driver of the vehicle could have done anything to cause the accident. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to have caused the fatal Chino Hills pedestrian accident, he may be cited or arrested for causing the accident that resulted in the death of Coya, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, he may be held financially accountable for causing Coya's death in a civil action for wrongful death, and may be liable for funeral and burial expenses, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

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A 20-year-old Chino Hills man tragically died early Saturday morning after he was struck by a Nissan Pathfinder, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Eucalyptus Avenue west of Chino Hills Parkway at about 3:25 a.m. The victim, identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner as Jason Tennies, died at the scene. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Cause of the Accident

Based on the very limited information provided in news reports, the cause of this fatal Eucalyptus Avenue pedestrian accident is not clear. The news reports only raise questions at this point. Was Tennies crossing the street, walking in the middle of the road, or was he on the side of the road? How fast was the Nissan Pathfinder travelling when the impact occurred? Could the driver of the Nissan have done anything to avoid the collision? Hopefully the investigation by law enforcement will provide answers as to exactly what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

In situations such as this one, where the cause of a fatal pedestrian accident is not clear, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer who can look into the incident a little more and advise the family of their rights, options and obligations following the accident. If the driver of the SUV was responsible for the crash, the family of the victim may be entitled to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future lifetime lost earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care and companionship.

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A 59-year-old man passed away at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center early Thursday morning, after he was struck by a Toyota Camry on Wednesday afternoon in Chino. The victim, Roy Carl Hall, of Ontario, was riding his bike on Kimball Avenue when he was hit in the 6100 block by a westbound Toyota Camry. The Chino bicycle accident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. Hall, who was wearing a helmet, was flown by helicopter to the hospital in Colton where he died early Thursday, the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office reported.

Please keep the family of Roy Hall in your prayers as they grieve their loss. The sudden and unexpected loss their loved one is surely shocking and heartbreaking.

Based upon the reports of this accident in the San Bernardino Sun and the Press-Enterprise, the cause of this accident is not clear. What happened to cause this collision? Hopefully the investigation conducted by the Chino Police Department will yield some answers to why this accident occurred. At this point the family of Roy Hall may benefit from speaking to a California bicycle accident attorney, who will review the facts of the accident and whether or not the family may have a claim for wrongful death. If negligence on the part of the driver, a defect in the road, or a mechanical failure of the bicycle caused or contributed to this accident, the family may be entitled to compensation for their loss.

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