California Injury Blog

Published on: March 21, 2011

Los Angeles Pedestrian Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

By Brian Chase

A man in his 30s was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which police say, involved a drunk driver. According to a City News Service article, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Compton Avenue and East 74th Street in unincorporated South Los Angeles the night of March 18, 2011. Authorities report that a Chevrolet Suburban struck a vehicle and a pedestrian near the intersection. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Suburban tried to run away on foot but was apprehended by the police and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the man killed in this tragic DUI collision. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
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Published on: March 18, 2011

Motorcyclist Injured in Orange County Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A man was injured in an Orange County car accident when his motorcycle was struck by a car pulling out of the car-pool lane the morning of March 17, 2011. According to The Orange County Register, the motorcycle accident occurred in the southbound lanes of the 55 Freeway near the 22 Freeway in Orange. California Highway Patrol officials say the motorcyclist was splitting lanes on his Kawasaki Ninja when he was struck by a Toyota Corolla. The impact from the collision pushed the motorcycle into another vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this motorcycle accident. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 31 were injured in Orange motorcycle accidents. During the same year, motorcycle accidents in Orange County claimed 35 lives and injured 801 injuries people.
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Published on: March 17, 2011

Riverside Car Accident Proves Fatal for 5-year-old Girl

By Brian Chase

Janet Gomez, 5, was killed in a Riverside car accident, which police say, involved a driver running a stop sign. According to The Press Enterprise, the fatal car crash occurred at the intersection of Haines and Kinney Streets in Perris the afternoon of March 15, 2011. Gomez was a passenger in a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Ivan Gomez, 20, when a 2003 Toyota Camry, driven by 19-year-old Megan Galvan, went through a stop sign and hit the Jeep.

The Jeep Wrangler overturned and three passengers, Janet Gomez included, were ejected from the vehicle. Janet Gomez was killed in the accident. A 9-year-old girl suffered major injuries and a 7-year-old girl sustained minor injuries. Galvan sustained minor injuries as well. Ivan Gomez and a 9-year-old boy in the front seat of the Wrangler were not injured. Galvan could face misdemeanor manslaughter charges and Ivan Gomez could face child-endangerment charges because, officials say, the children in the back seat may not have been properly restrained.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Janet Gomez. My thoughts and prayers are also with the other injured victims of this tragic car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: March 16, 2011

Pedestrian Injured in San Diego Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 60-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Luna Avenue early morning on March 15, 2011. The pedestrian was struck by a Honda Civic, which was northbound, and was carried about 25 to 30 feet. Officials say the woman was walking in a crosswalk, but are looking into who had the light at the time. The driver told officials he simply did not see the pedestrian. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to this injured pedestrian and her family for what they are going through at this time. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my prayers.

Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 23 fatalities and 533 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in the city of San Diego. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 63 lives and injured 998 people during the same year.
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Published on: March 15, 2011

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Huntington Beach Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 35-year-old motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a Huntington Beach car accident the morning of March 14, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Magnolia Street and Yorktown Avenue when the man’s Suzuki motorcycle collided with a 1996 Honda Civic. The motorcyclist was transported to a local trauma center with serious injuries. The driver of the Honda Civic, an 18-year-old, was not injured. If you witnessed this car accident or have any information, please contact the Huntington Beach Police Department at 714-536-5666.

My heart goes out to this injured motorcycle accident victim. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this victim and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 49 injuries reported due to motorcycle accidents in Huntington Beach. In Orange County as a whole, 35 people died and 801 were injured in motorcycle accidents during the same year.
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Published on: March 14, 2011

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Proves Fatal

By Brian Chase

Michael Ennis, 63, was killed in a San Diego car accident when his Kawasaki motorcycle hit a Jeep Cherokee the morning of March 10, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Campo Road in unincorporated Casa de Oro near La Mesa. Police say 48-year-old Wendy Antisdel, the driver of the Jeep, made a left turn into the path of the Kawasaki. The two vehicles collided and Ennis was thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to an area hospital and underwent surgery, but died from his injuries a few hours after the accident. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Michael Ennis for their tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with them following this fatal injury car accident.

San Diego Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 27 people were killed and 324 were injured due to motorcycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. During that same year, there were 51 fatalities and 1,081 injuries reported involving motorcycle accidents in San Diego County as a whole.
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Published on: March 10, 2011

Police Officer Injured in Fresno Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A female police officer was injured in a Fresno car accident, which officials say, may have involved a motorist running a red light. According to a KFSN news report, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Belmont and Fulton in Central Fresno the night of March 8, 2011. The police squad car and another vehicle collided and the officer inside was pinned in her vehicle. The injured officer complained of back pain and was hospitalized with unknown injuries. Investigators are trying to determine if one of the vehicles ran a red light at the intersection.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured police officer following this Fresno car accident. I wish her a complete and speedy recovery.

Fresno Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 33 people were killed and 1,485 were injured in Fresno car accidents. During that same year, there were 127 fatalities and 3,323 injuries reported as a result of Fresno County car accidents.
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Published on: March 9, 2011

Ventura DUI Collision Involves Hit-and-Run Driver

By Brian Chase

Jose Luis Carmona, 40, was killed in a Ventura car accident, which officials say, involved a suspected drunk driver, who also left the scene of the crash. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Pacific Coast Highway the night of March 5, 2011 near Faria Beach Road. California Highway Patrol officials say Carmona was walking south with his mountain bike when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 43-year-old Shannon Richard.

Hit-and-Run Car Accident

Authorities say Richard drove away from the scene and that a passing motorist saw Carmona lying on the shoulder of the road. He died at the scene. Officials found Richard’s vehicle parked in her home, with damage to the right front side. She was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Jose Luis Carmona for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: March 8, 2011

Young Mother Killed in San Bernardino Hit-And-Run Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Brittney Davis, 20, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident, which police report, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Victorville Daily Press, the hit-and-run car accident occurred on Bear Valley Road in Victorville the night of March 5, 2011. A white SUV and a Nissan Titan pickup truck collided sending the Nissan into westbound traffic where it collided with a red Chevy Cavalier. The driver of the Cavalier, Davis, was fatally injured in the crash. The driver of the white SUV left the scene of the crash. Police are searching for this hit-and-run motorist. If you witnessed the accident or have information about the suspect or the vehicle, please call the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at (760) 947-1525.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Brittney Davis. My thoughts and prayers are with them following this tragic hit-and-run car accident.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 16 people were killed and 266 were injured in Victorville car accidents. During the same year, San Bernardino County car accidents claimed 263 lives and injured 8,504 people.
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Published on: March 7, 2011

Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Car Accident Causes Injuries

By Brian Chase

Three people sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of 7th and Alvarado streets the morning of March 6, 2011. Police say the suspect was traveling west on 7th Street when his Hyundai collided with a black Toyota Prius that was going south on Alvarado Street.

Authorities say one of the drivers ran the red light, but are not sure which one did. The suspect got out of his Hyundai and fled the scene of the crash by boarding an MTA bus. The driver of the Prius and two other passengers were injured, but are expected to survive. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the three injured victims of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accidents in Los Angeles

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 268 fatalities and 25,588 injuries involving car accidents in Los Angeles. Countywide, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured in car accidents during the same year.
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