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UPLAND - The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported an elderly Upland gentleman tragically died Monday while crossing Euclid Avenue (State Route 83). The fatal pedestrian accident was reported at about 12:15 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012. According to news accounts, the victim, Owen Skousen, 83, was struck by a green 2005 Chrysler 300 at 17th Street and Euclid Avenue. Skousen was rushed to a nearby hospital where he tragically died of his injuries. The driver of the Chrysler, who was not identified, was not hurt in the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Following a fatal accident such as this car vs. pedestrian accident in Upland, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Upland personal injury attorney. A lawyer who is skilled in handling fatal pedestrian accident wrongful death claims can advise the victim's family of their best course of action to protect their legal rights, and whether they may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver of the vehicle, if it is determined that he or she was responsible.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A Victorville car crash killed a 30-year-old man early Monday morning, The Press-Enterprise reported. The fatal collision happened just after 1 a.m. when a 2003 Saturn station wagon traveling west on Bear Valley Road failed to stop at a red light and broadsided a 1993 Buick that was making left turn onto Bear Valley Road from Industrial Boulevard.

Following the crash, the driver of the Buick - a 30-year-old Victorville resident - died at the scene due to his injuries. His passenger was reported to have fled the accident, yet it is unknown why he did not wait for authorities and paramedics to arrive. The driver of the Saturn - a 22-year-old Lucerne Valley man - was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Liability for Victorville Auto Accidents

Failing to yield at a red light can result to severe collisions, which can then inflict harm to individuals involved. Depending on the size the vehicle and the speed it was traveling, injuries can be so catastrophic that victims may not be able to recover from their injuries. Therefore, while the investigation of this January 29th accident remains ongoing, the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled Victorville accident lawyer. An attorney experienced in wrongful death claims, can advise the family of the rights and ensure they recover the maximum compensation they deserve for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, support, and companionship.

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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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ORANGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian in his 40s was tragically killed just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by two vehicles in Santa Ana, Orange County Register reported. The man, whose name was not released, was attempting to cross Broadway when a white Chevy pickup traveling northbound hit him, causing him to land on the southbound lane, where he was struck by a green Mustang convertible. Neither drivers remained at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this accident or the drivers involved is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.

Orange County Hit-and-Run Accident Liability

Following a pedestrian accident such as this one on January 27th, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Orange County personal injury lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in fatal hit-and-run accidents, can help protect the family's legal rights in a wrongful death claim, assist authorities in locating the drivers involved this incident, and help the family obtain the compensation they are entitled to for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

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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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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 25-year-old man was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 4:22 p.m. Friday in Hesperia, San Bernardino County Sun reported. The motorcyclist, Kevin E. Medina of Hesperia, was thrown off his 2012 Ducati motorcycle after he was struck by a 1998 Toyota Camry that veered into his path on Hesperia Road. Following the accident, Medina suffered serious injuries and was reported to have died at the Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville.

Cause of the Hesperia Motorcycle Crash

It is not immediately clear what caused the driver of the Toyota to veer into the path of the motorcyclist. However, if police officials investigating the accident indicated factors such as negligence, unsafe or distracted driving - such as through the use of cellphone, eating, and changing/operating the radio - contributed to the crash, the driver can be held financially liable for the death of the victim. Hopefully, authorities can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is officially responsible.

Hesperia Fatal Motorcycle Accident Liability

Following a fatal accident such as this one, the family would be well-advised to consult with a Hesperia personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. An experienced attorney who is highly familiar with motorcycle collisions can protect the family's rights in a civil suit, work with reconstruction specialists to prove the other party's liability in this January 20th accident, and advise the family the best way to obtain compensation for the loss of their loved one.

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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 -- 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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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man suffered serious injures after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in the city of San Bernardino, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred before 5:30 a.m. Monday, when the bicyclist was hit by car while he was attempting to cross Waterman Avenue at 3rd Street.

After the collision, the bicyclist, whose name was not available, was taken to Loma Linda Hospital via ambulance for further treatment. The driver involved in this terrible accident - 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez of Fontana - was reported to be driving without a license. Police did not specify whether he was arrested or cited.

UPDATE: According to The Press-Enterprise, the bicyclist involved in this horrific collision was identified as Bernard F. Culverson of San Bernardino. And at about 3:41 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th, Culverson was reported to have died due to his injuries.

Injury Liability for San Bernardino Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can occur anywhere on the road, but often happen at intersections. Bicyclists who are struck by vehicles can sustain severe injuries, which include head and brain injuries, fractures, lacerations, and/or other life-changing injuries.

Therefore, in an incident such as this one, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled a vast number of bicycle accidents including cases that involved a driver operating a vehicle without a license, can advise the victim of his legal rights, and decide the best course action to recover compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this January 9th bicycle collision.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 26-year-old San Bernardino man was tragically killed after he was hit by a car while walking along a Rancho Cucamonga street. The San Bernardino County Sun reported that Terrell Conner, was heading east across Vineyard Drive, south of 9th Street, at about 12:50 a.m. Sunday when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.

Witness statements reported to police that a newer model Ford F-150 parked south of where the incident took place and an unidentified man walking away from Conner's body. The man then walked back to the vehicle before taking off. Anyone with information about this fatal incident should call Deputy Mark Addy or Deputy Richard Buss at (909) 477-2800.

Cause of the January 8th Pedestrian Accident

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear what caused the accident to occur. However, there is absolutely no reason to leave the scene of an accident before the proper authorities arrive. According to the 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."

San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the police are investigating this devastating accident, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to contact a knowledgeable Rancho Cucamonga personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. A skilled attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents, can advise the family of their rights, help police in efforts in locating the driver, and ensure they recover the maximum compensation for their tragic and unexpected loss. If the driver involved in the collision cannot be located, the family can obtain the compensation through the victim's insurance, if he has one.

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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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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- A Compton traffic collision left one person dead and several others injured Tuesday night, the South Gate Patch reported. The fatal accident occurred after 10 p.m. in the area of Alondra Boulevard and Harris Avenue, when a man, whose name was not released, was driving a Ford Excursion and crashed into a car that were carrying two women and four children.

Firefighters at the scene had to extricate one woman who was a rear seat passenger out of the vehicle. She was then taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwwod, where she later died due to her injuries. The other occupants in the vehicle - the other woman and four children - along with the male driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and were transported to various hospitals.

It was reported that authorities are testing the male driver to determine whether he was driving under the influence. The names and ages of the six occupants in the car were not immediately available.

Compton Wrongful Death Liability

The information provided by South Gate Patch, did not clearly state what could have caused this tragic January 3rd accident. However, if the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concludes that the driver was either intoxicated while operating his vehicle or acted negligently, he could be held accountable for the injuries and death of the individuals involved in the accident.

Therefore, following a serious accident such as this one, it would well-advised for the family of the deceased victim to contact an experienced Compton car accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has handled wrongful death claims can help the family protect their legal rights and obtain the compensation they entitled to for funeral and burial costs, lost wages, loss of love, care, support, and companionship, or other related damages in this horrible car accident.

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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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LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- A male bicyclist in the city of Pomona was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Wednesday. The fatal incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Towne Avenue and 6th Street when the driver was traveling north on Towne and hit the bicyclist crossing at 6th. Witnesses at the scene told police that the green SUV dragged the bicyclist for a half a block down the road.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the vehicle involved in this collision may be a Dodge or Chrysler SUV. Pomona police Sgt. Iain Miller indicated the vehicle sustained moderate to major front-end-damage and was last seen traveling eastbound on Mission Boulevard. Anyone with information regarding this devastating incident or the driver should contact the Pomona Police Department.

UPDATE: The CBS Los Angeles News reported on Friday that the driver who fled the scene of the accident has turned himself in. The Chino man surrendered to authorities following the terrible accident on Wednesday that killed 44-year-old bicyclist Gabriel Perez.

Cause of the Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident in Pomona

The accident on December 28th remains under investigation by the Pomona police. However, based on the information obtained through the Los Angeles Times, it is unclear why the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Therefore, police officials investigating this tragic accident will monitor the situation and determine what exactly happened and why.

Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While the investigation of the accident remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Los Angeles bicycle accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents can advise the family of their legal rights, and help them recover compensation in a wrongful death claim for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship. In the event the driver cannot be located, an attorney can help obtain compensation through the victim's insurance, if he has one.

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