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Authorities have identified a 48-year-old woman who was killed in a pedestrian accident in Twentynine Palms as Sandra Dawn Cox. The San Bernardino County Sun reports that the fatal crash occurred the evening of August 8, 2010 at the intersection of Highway 62 and Encelia Avenue. A 2005 Chrysler driven by 19-year-old Lacey Barker struck Cox as she was crossing Highway 62. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sandra Dawn Cox for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will be in my prayers.
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A motorcycle accident in Long Beach proved fatal for 23-year-old Edgar Toledo the evening of August 5, 2010. The Press Telegram reports that the fatal motorcycle crash occurred at the intersection of Santa Fe and Columbia Street, when a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant making a left turn on Columbia struck the 2009 Yamaha motorcycle that was traveling south on Santa Fe. Toledo was pronounced dead at the scene. The 21-year-old driver of the Mitsubishi, Miguel Encisco, and three passengers in that vehicle sustained injuries as well.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Edgar Toledo. Please keep them in your prayers. I also wish the injured victims the very best for a swift and complete recovery.
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Five people were injured, one seriously, in a car accident on August 7, 2010 on Highway 46, according to a news report in the Paso Robles Press. The injury collision occurred when Megan M. Lira, who was driving a 2007 Chevy Malibu west on the highway, braked hard to avoid a Chevy pickup truck that had suddenly slowed down in front of her. Lira’s Malibu veered across into opposing lanes of traffic. Paul Greidanus, who was driving a Chevy Silverado east on the highway, swerved to stop from hitting the out-of-control car. But he ended up striking the rear of the Malibu.
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William Brown, 63, sustained serious injuries in a San Francisco car accident after he was struck while riding his bicycle the afternoon of August 9, 2010. The Bay City News reports that Clements Boylan, a 74-year-old man from Freestone, hit Brown when attempting to turn his 1994 Lexus left into a parking lot off River Road in Santa Rosa. Boylan apparently did not see Brown at the time of the collision. Brown was hit and thrown onto the hood of the Lexus. Authorities believe that Brown’s bike helmet lessened his injuries.

I am relieved to hear that no one was fatally injured in this bicycle accident. My thoughts and prayers are with William Brown as he recovers from his injuries.
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Andrea Christle, 39, sustained major injuries the morning of August 8, 2010 in a San Francisco car accident after another driver made an illegal turn at a street intersection. According to a news report in the Napa Valley Register, 32-year-old Pedro Perez Mota, driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, turned left against a red arrow at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 29, in Napa. The Lancer crashed into Christle’s 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
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Caroline McElhaney, 52, was killed in a San Diego car accident after her vehicle was rear-ended by another driver changing lanes on the 15 Freeway in Escondido. According to a 10news report, a southbound 1999 Dodge Ram changed lanes near Ninth Street, the morning of August 9, 2010, and could not avoid rear-ending McElhaney’s Mercedes-Benz, which was stopped for traffic ahead.

The impact from the collision forced the 2001 Mercedes into the back of a Toyota Avalon, which in turn collided with a Toyota Sienna. McElhaney was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The drivers of the Avalon and the Sienna, as well as a passenger in the Sienna, all suffered minor injuries. Jackson Redmond, a 28-year-old Colton resident, who was driving the Dodge Ram, was not injured in the crash.
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The nursing home abuse problem also plagues veterans and their families. This segment of society fought for their country and now nursing homes are areas of abuse for them.

The name for Veterans Administration (VA) homes is “VA Community Living Centers” and seeks to provide compassionate care to veterans who meet the following criteria: veterans with chronic stable conditions such as dementia, those requiring rehabilitation or short term specialized services such as respite or intravenous therapy, or those who need comfort and care at the end of life.
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Michael Schaffer, a bicyclist, was injured in a San Diego car accident after he was struck by an SUV the evening of August 6, 2010. KGTV San Diego reports that Schaffer was riding his bike across Smilax Road in San Marcos, when a Ford Explorer SUV driven by Charles Martin hit him. The bicyclist was trapped by the hood of the Ford and carried for about 35 feet, before the vehicle stopped. Schaffer has been hospitalized for treatment of head trauma. The accident is currently under investigation and no citations have been issued at this time.

My heart goes out to Michael Schaffer and his family during this difficult time. I hope he did not suffer catastrophic injuries and is able to have a quick and complete recovery.
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A man who was fatally injured in a San Bernardino car accident the morning of August 3, 2010, has been identified by officials as 21-year-old Luke Eller. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the 2010 Mazda in which Eller was a passenger went out of control on Lone Pine Canyon Road, rolled over and crashed. The driver of the Mazda, 20-year-old Daniel Sigala, left the scene of the crash. Eller, who was partially ejected from the vehicle, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Luke Eller. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.
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A DUI collision in Tulare County injured Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Quintana the morning of August 2, 2010. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, a 25-year-old man who was traveling east on Avenue 328 near Highway 63 crossed over the center line and slammed head-on into Quintana’s police cruiser. Quintana sustained injuries, which were not life-threatening. The other driver was uninjured.

It is indeed fortunate that Quintana was not catastrophically injured in this crash. I wish the police officer the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
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