California Injury Blog

A man who was struck and killed in an Orange County car accident the evening of January 9, 2010, has been identified as 58-year-old Charles Reginald Conwell. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 1700 block of Laguna Canyon Road, where Conwell was crossing the street. He was hit by a minivan driven by a 45-year-old Mission Viejo woman. Officials say Conwell was not walking inside a marked crosswalk. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Conwell. Apparently, he was a transient and a familiar face in the area. This fatally injured victim will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
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A woman sustained fatal injuries in a Los Angeles car accident after she was struck by a vehicle near a street intersection in Lancaster. According to a CBS news report, the woman was hit by a vehicle near 10th Street West and Avenue I, in Lancaster, the evening of January 13, 2010. Police officials said it was initially believed that the woman had not suffered major injuries and that she was not in a life-threatening situation. She had complained of slight pain to the abdominal area and had minor injuries to her to her arm and head. She was taken to the hospital where her condition became worse overnight, causing her to undergo surgery. Apparently, she died during surgery. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this deceased victim for their tragic and sudden loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this victim. They will certainly be in my prayers.
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An 8-year-old boy sustained injuries in a Riverside car accident the afternoon of January 5, 2010 after his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck while he was riding across an intersection. According to a news report in The Valley News, the boy and another child were riding their bikes across Campanula Way at Semena Street, in Temecula, when a pickup truck hit the boy. The bicycle was dragged underneath the truck for about 50 feet. The other child was not injured. But the boy was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for moderate injuries.

I’m extremely relieved that this child survived this accident. Officials are saying that the boy’s helmet was so badly damaged that had he not been wearing it, he would have suffered catastrophic injuries. The boy’s helmet basically saved his life! I hope and pray that he recovers quickly and completely from his injuries. Please keep this young victim in your prayers.
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Sumiko Maria Thomas, 81, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident on January 6, 2010 after she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. According to a news report in the Victorville Daily Press, Thomas was crossing Country Club Drive near Makai Court in Victorville, when a 2005 silver Cadillac CTS struck her. California Highway Patrol officials said Thomas was taken to an area hospital where she died. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sumiko Maria Thomas for their tragic loss. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this woman. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Two pedestrians sustained injuries in a San Francisco car accident after they were struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk. CBS News reports that the injury pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Kirk Avenue and Madeline Drive near an elementary school in San Jose, the morning of January 5, 2010. Injured in this collision were a crossing guard and a woman in a wheelchair. The driver, who told police she couldn’t see the pedestrians because of the glare, was cited for failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

It is indeed fortunate that neither of these pedestrians was seriously injured in this car accident. I hope and pray that both injured victims recover quickly and completely from their injuries.
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Three people sustained injuries in a San Diego car accident after a car and bus collided at an El Cajon street intersection. 10news reports that a Metropolitan Transit System coach collided with a car at the intersection of Douglas and Van Houten avenues the morning of January 4, 2010. The driver of the car was seriously injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency personnel. The driver was apparently unconscious and not breathing at the time. Officials said two of the passengers in the bus were also transported to an area hospital with injuries.

I sympathize with all the victims of this crash. I sincerely hope this seriously injured driver makes a quick and complete recovery. The injured victims will certainly be in my prayers.
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Gustavo Ramirez, 30, was killed the morning of January 5, 2010 in a Long Beach truck accident after his bicycle was struck by a big rig. According to a news report in The Press Telegram, the accident occurred at the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive. Ramirez was riding east on the south sidewalk of Shoreline when he entered the crosswalk on the south side of the street. That was when he hit the big rig as it turned right from eastbound Shoreline onto Shoreline Village Drive. Police are still looking into what exactly caused this fatal accident. Ramirez crashed into the right side of the trailer just behind the cab. Investigators are looking into whether Ramirez might have been distracted or if he simply misjudged his speed.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved this avid bicyclist. Apparently Ramirez was an experienced rider. My heart goes out to his family as well as the cycling community in Long Beach that is grieving his loss. Please keep them in your prayers.
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