Traffic Accident News

One person was fatally injured in a San Francisco car accident involving several vehicles, CBS News reports. The fatal crash occurred the morning of April 27, 2010 at the intersection of River Road and Somers Street in Sonoma County. California Highway Patrol officials said a Nissan Sentra was stopped at the intersection and was waiting to turn left. The Nissan was then rear-ended by a Toyota Tercel and pushed into eastbound traffic. An approaching Lexus collided with the Nissan, killing its passenger.

The driver of the Nissan ran from the crash scene, but officials found him a short distance away with major head trauma. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two people in the Lexus sustained minor injuries while the driver of the Tercel was uninjured. Officials say it is not clear why the driver of the Sentra ran from the scene as he was not at fault.

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Three people were injured in a Sacramento car accident on Highway 50 the afternoon of April 26, 2010. According to a news report in the Sacramento Bee, an older couple was in a vehicle traveling in the slow lane of the highway, near Sunrise Boulevard. A vehicle driven by a 19-year-old man traveling at a higher speed came up behind them. California Highway Patrol officials said the teen driver in an attempt to avoid a rear-end collision swerved back and forth and ended up striking the left side of the other vehicle. Both the vehicles ended up rolling over. The teenager and the two elderly occupants of the other car were transported to an area hospital. However, their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

It is indeed fortunate that none of the people involved in this crash sustained severe injuries. I wish them all the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. They will be in my prayers.

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Jose Rubio, 51, sustained critical injuries in a Riverside car accident after two vehicles collided at a street intersection in Coachella. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the major injury crash occurred the morning of April 26, 2010 at the intersection of Avenue 50 and Van Buren Street in Coachella. Julio Hernandez, 42, sustained minor injuries. Police say that a 2008 Nissan Sentra being driven by Hernandez and Rubio's 1971 Ford Ranger pickup truck entered the intersection at the same time. Officials say one of the drivers failed to stop for a red light. Police are looking into which one of the drivers ran a red light.

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My heart goes out to both injured victims especially Rubio who sustained critical injuries. I wish both injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from their injuries.

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A 54-year-old man was fatally injured in a Ventura car accident after his motorcycle was struck by a car on Pacific Coast Highway in Oxnard. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred the afternoon of April 25, 2010 on Pacific Coast Highway near Deer Creek Road. California Highway Patrol officials say that the motorcyclist, who has not yet been identified, was traveling north on PCH when the 19-year-old female driver suddenly entered the highway from the right shoulder, not noticing the approaching motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was traveling at normal speed, but didn't have sufficient time to avoid the collision. The man was thrown off his motorcycle and landed in the middle of the road. He sustained a fractured right leg and internal injuries. He died at a nearby hospital where he was being treated.

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A beneficiary with a mental or physical disability may receive governmental benefits, but if government support is reduced a special needs trust can ensure that the needs of the beneficiary are met.

Somebody besides the beneficiary, or his or her spouse, must oversee the special needs trust. This special needs trustee must be carefully chosen, and must be a honest and well-organized, as well as have good common sense and business skills. This person must be mentally and physically able to deal with all interpersonal tasks that arise with respect to the trust, including investments, legal taxes, accounting, and seeking assistance from a financial planner for financial advice.

Consider a responsible friend or family member, bank, or private professional trustee to oversee the trust. Make sure to ask these two questions when choosing the special needs trustee:

1. Do they understand the beneficiary's special needs and governmental benefits in order to make appropriate decisions on behalf of him or her?


2. Do they have the time to handle of the many tasks?

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An Orange County man was killed in a DUI collision after a driver fleeing authorities crashed head-on into his vehicle on the Highway 138 in San Bernardino. According to a news report in The San Bernardino Sun, the pursuit began when California Highway Patrol officials noticed a gray Toyota Corolla cross a double yellow line into oncoming traffic the afternoon of April 23, 2010. The woman, who was driving the car, began to pull over but then sped up suddenly.

The following police chase, which reached speeds of up to 100 mph, ended when the Toyota crossed into opposing highway lanes and struck a Chevy Camaro head-on. The 46-year-old Santa Ana resident, who was driving the Camaro, died instantly, officials said. The driver of the Toyota, identified as Zimmie Lynn Burnath, 45, also sustained major injuries. She was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter and evading authorities.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this deceased victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Michelle Santos, 32, was one of two people who sustained fatal injuries in an Escondido car accident the morning of April 18, 2010. According to a San Diego 6 news report, Santos was westbound on Old Castle Road near Champagne Boulevard when her vehicle entered opposing lanes of traffic and slammed head-on into another vehicle. Santos as well as the 65-year-old Fallbrook woman in the other car, were killed in the crash. The coroner is yet to release the name of the other victim.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved these two victims. I offer my deepest sympathies to their families and friends. They will be in my prayers.

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Several people were injured in a San Francisco car accident which officials say was caused by a cab driver who ran a red light at a local intersection. According to a news report in The San Francisco Chronicle reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Powell and Pine streets on April 19, 2010. The cab driver, according to witnesses, ran a red light and hit a PT Cruiser, which then went out of control and hit two pedestrians. In all, five people were injured. The taxi driver was apparently an independent contractor operating for Arrow Cab.

I hope that everyone who was injured in this car accident makes a quick and full recovery from their injuries. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Martha Lynn Shower, 53, was killed in a truck accident on Highway 99 near Yuba City after a big rig crossed the center divide and collided head-on with Shower's Volkswagen Passat. According to a news report in the Appeal-Democrat, the fatal car accident occurred the afternoon of April 20, 2010. Her 66-year-old husband, John Alden Shower, sustained serious injuries including several broken bones. Another passenger in the Passat, John Ritchie, 66, was airlifted to a regional hospital where he is listed in critical condition. He sustained several injuries including a ruptured spleen and collapsed lung.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Showers for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. According to the report, the couple was on their way to Hawaii to visit their son. This grieving family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I also wish John Shower and Ritchie, the injured victims, the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Giselle Madrid, 17, and Marilupe Madrigal, 18, and Esmeralda Soriano, 20, were killed in a Bakersfield car accident, which officials say was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Bakersfield Californian, the fatal crash occurred the evening of April 17, 2010 when Soriano was driving a 1997 Plymouth Breeze with Madrid and Madrigal in the car.

California Highway Patrol officials say Soriano was turning left from Reynolds Avenue to Weedpatch Highway when a 2000 Pontiac Trans Am driven by 19-year-old Leonel Nunez Jr. collided with the Plymouth. Nunez, who was driving southbound apparently crossed over into the northbound lanes and struck the teens' car. Officers say Nunez was drinking and arrested him on suspicion of felony DUI with injury, gross vehicular manslaughter and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent.

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Mario Dudley, 39, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that made a left turn in front of him, the night of April 19, 2010. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, Dudley was westbound on Bear Valley Road when a truck driven by Edward Munoz, traveling in the opposite lane, turned left directly into the motorcycle's path. Munoz was apparently attempting to make a left turn from Bear Valley on to Cantina Drive, in Victorville. Dudley was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after the collision. Anyone who witnessed this fatal motorcycle crash is asked to contact San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies at 760-241-2911.

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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mario Dudley for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Two people were killed in a Los Angeles car accident after a Chevrolet SUV went out of control the evening of April 18, 2010 and overturned. According to a KTLA News report, the fatal accident occurred on South La Cienega Boulevard near Rodeo Road in the Baldwin Hills area. The SUV, driven by 25-year-old Paul Collins, was apparently speeding when it struck a median and went airborne. Five of the SUV's occupants were ejected as the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its roof.

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Finding an experienced personal injury lawyer can significantly improve your settlement. There is a lot at stake after an auto defect accident. If you have been seriously injured your medical bills alone can be overwhelming.

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A bicyclist was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after he was struck by a suspected drunk driver who also left the scene of the accident. According to a CBS news report, police arrested William Keith Square, 40, on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officials say the fatal bicycle accident occurred the night of April 17, 2010, at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and East 218th Place. Square was traveling north on Santa Fe in an SUV when he struck the bicyclist. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died.

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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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California Highway Patrol officials in Fresno County are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and fatally injured 12-year-old Sage Corpus. KFSN News reports that the boy was walking with friends along South Avenue in Fresno County the night of April 10, 2010, when an out-of-control pickup truck crashed into the group of young people. The driver then left the truck and ran away from the scene. Sage's friend, 13-year-old Connor Turner, sustained injuries but they were not life-threatening. However, Sage died at the scene.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to Sage's family and friends. It is indeed fortunate that no one else was hit or suffered catastrophic injuries in this crash. Please keep these victims and Sage's family in your prayers. They have suffered a devastating loss.

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James Michael Kindrick, 56, was killed in a San Jose car accident
after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed the night of April 6, 2010. According to a report in the San Jose Mercury News, Kindrick was driving a 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport west on Metcalf Road, near Malech Road, when his car left the roadway. Kindrick lost control of his car and it rolled over several times. Kindrick was wearing his seatbelt, but died of severe injuries, California Highway Patrol officials said. He died at the scene. According to the county coroner's office, drugs or alcohol were not factors in this fatal car crash.

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Two people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of April 13, 2010 after two cars collided at a La Canada intersection. According to a news report in the La Canada Valley Sun, the injury crash occurred on the Angeles Crest Highway, when a Lexus sedan that was traveling north on the highway was struck by a pickup truck turning left onto Angeles Crest from Milmada Drive. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials say based on their preliminary investigation that the truck possibly failed to yield right-of-way to the northbound Lexus.

I hope neither of the drivers sustained any serious injuries in this car accident. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A teenager and a toddler were seriously injured in a Riverside car accident after a reckless driver jumped a street curb and struck them. According to a KPSP News report, the injury crash occurred the night of April 11, 2010 when 23-year-old Cesar Adrian Munoz and another driver were driving recklessly in the 69400 block of El Canto Road in Cathedral City. The 17-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl were hit by Munoz's vehicle when he was driving in reverse.

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Victims who have been seriously injured in an Orange County personal injury accident can be burdened with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Some car accidents can leave the occupants permanently injured. This can affect them for their entire life. Victims in this situation need to recover money from the people who caused their accident.

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A pedestrian was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after a suspected drunk driver struck a traffic light, which then fell on top of the victim. According to a KTLA News report, the fatal accident occurred early morning on April 12, 2010 near the intersection of Western Avenue and Pico Boulevard. Los Angeles police officials say 27-year-old Jasen Jack was driving a 2008 Dodge Caliber southbound on Western Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway and hit the traffic signal. The impact of the collision pushed the signal on top of the pedestrian, who was standing on the northwest corner of the intersection. The victim died at the scene. Police arrested Jack on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Five people -- John J. Blackburn, 54, Luis Villegas, 16, Xochitl Hernandez, 5, Edgar Hernandez, 8, and Cynthia Hernandez, 9 -- were killed in a Los Angeles car accident the night of April 11, 2010. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the three-vehicle accident occurred in the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in Newhall. The chain of events began when Blackburn, who was driving a 1996 Mazda pickup, veered into the center divider. A Nissan Altima with six occupants, including three children, had been following the Mazda and was unable to avoid hitting the pickup, which had overturned. A Chevy Suburban then, struck the Nissan from behind.

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A police officer sustained injuries in a San Francisco car accident early morning on April 11, 2010 after a teen driver ran a red light and T-boned his patrol vehicle. According to a CBS news report, the officer was driving west on Haste Street, in Berkeley, when a sedan, with five teens inside, ran a red light at Telegraph Avenue and struck the officer's car. The sedan also slammed into a power pole after the collision, and the patrol car ended up striking a building at a corner of the intersection.

The police officer, who was a 20-year veteran, seems to have sustained neck and back injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials say alcohol or drugs were not a factor. The 17-year-old driver has not been cited or arrested pending an investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

I sincerely hope the police officer in this case was not seriously injured. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. It is also extremely fortunate that none of the young people in the car was hurt.

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One person sustained injuries in a Santa Ana car accident after a driver stepped on the gas instead of the brakes and drove into a nail salon in a local strip mall. The Orange County Register reports that the accident occurred in the 1200 block of Bristol Street the morning of April 7, 2010. The 35-year-old woman apparently rammed her Ford Crown Victoria into the store as she was attempting to park her vehicle. Officials said the woman told them that she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. One nail salon employee sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver was not injured in this collision.

It is indeed fortunate that no one was seriously injured in this car crash. I wish the injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A man suffered major injuries in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on the 605 Freeway in Baldwin Park. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the motorcycle crash occurred near the 10 Freeway the afternoon of April 3, 2010. The motorcyclist, whom officials identified as a 56-year-old Santa Ana man, apparently veered left and crashed into the center median wall. His arm was severed in the crash and doctors are currently trying to reattach the arm. The injured motorcyclist is expected to survive.

I hope this victim's arm can be successfully reattached and that he hasn't suffered any catastrophic injuries. I wish him the very best for a speedy and full recovery. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Jorge Alvarado, 27, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle the morning of April 8, 2010. According to a news release from the San Bernardino Coroner, the fatal bicycle collision occurred on Greenspot Road, near Santa Ana Canyon Road, in Highland. A vehicle that was going north on Greenspot lost control, crossed over into the southbound lane and hit Alvarado, who was riding along the shoulder. Alvarado was thrown off his bike. He died at the scene. Police say drugs or alcohol do not seem to be a factor.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jorge Alvarado for their devastating and heartbreaking loss. According to the Coroner's website, Alvarado was a member of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team and a pro cyclist. Tragic! Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers. This incident reminds us about the dangers bicyclists face on our roadways each and every day.

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Jesus Rovanni Ibarra, 20, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed near a Downey intersection. According to a CBS news report, Ibarra was a passenger in a Porsche SUV, which crashed into a fire hydrant at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Lakewood Boulevard early morning on April 7, 2010. Downey police officials found Ibarra's body on the roadway. The driver of the Porsche fled the scene of the crash, but was later arrested. If you witnessed this incident, please contact Downey police at 562-904-2339.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jesus Rovanni Ibarra for their tragic and devastating loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

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Three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a Bakersfield car accident after two vehicles collided on Highway 46, the night of April 5, 2010. According to an ABC news report, an 18-year-old driver of a Jeep Cherokee, who was traveling east on the highway, drifted into the westbound lane and struck a 2001 GMC Safari head-on. Both the teen driver of the Jeep and the 51-year-old driver of the Safari were killed in the collision, as was a 71-year-old passenger in the Safari. California Highway Patrol officials said two other passengers in the Safari were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

My heart goes out to the families of all the deceased victims in this car accident. I offer my deepest condolences to the grieving families. Please keep them in your prayers. I also wish the two injured passengers of the Safari the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Oscar Manuel Lopez-Flores, 27, was killed in a San Diego car accident and his son injured after the Ford Explorer SUV they were in was rear-ended by a speeding driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the SUV was headed south on the 5 Freeway, near Basilone Road, early morning April 5, 2010, when a Chevy Camaro hit it from behind. The SUV rolled over several times. Lopez-Flores and his son were ejected from the vehicle. Lopez-Flores was pronounced dead at the scene while his son was transported to a local hospital. It is not yet known if the two other occupants of the Ford were injured. The Camaro's driver fled the scene of the crash, but was apprehended shortly afterward.

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After suffering from an injury in an auto defect accident it is important to receive the best representation for your claim. Finding an experienced attorney can make all the difference in how much you receive for your settlement.

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Two people were injured in a Fresno car accident the morning of April 2, 2010 after a vehicle made an unsafe maneuver on Highway 168, triggering a head-on collision. According to a KMPH news report, one of the vehicles went into the opposing lane while attempting a turn. California Highway Patrol officials say the female driver of a "Smart Car" was transported to a local hospital. She sustained major injuries. The other driver apparently suffered minor injuries. It is not clear which one of the drivers made the unsafe movement.

My heart goes out to the seriously injured victim in this car crash. I hope and pray that she has a quick and complete recovery from her injuries. This accident is yet another reminder for all motorists to drive cautiously, especially in mountainous terrain or winding roads.

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Three people sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of March 30, 2010, The Pasadena Star News reports. The accident, which involved several vehicles including a Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) bus, and a Lexus sedan, occurred on the westbound 210 Freeway near the Sierra Madre Boulevard onramp. The initial collision was between the bus and a big rig truck. The driver of the truck and the bus driver sustained moderate injuries. A passenger in the Lexus was also injured.

I hope none of these injured victims sustained any catastrophic injuries in this terrible accident. I wish the victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from their injuries. They will be in my prayers.

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A 7-year-old boy was critically injured in a Garden Grove car accident after he was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bike on a neighborhood street. The Orange County Register reports that the major injury collision occurred the evening of March 28, 2010 on El Prado Avenue near the 22 Freeway. Apparently, the boy was dragged a short distance by the Ford F-150 pickup truck, after the collision. The driver of the truck -- 47-year-old Kha Huynh, stopped at the scene. The child was taken to an area hospital where he remains in a coma, in the intensive care unit. Authorities say the boy was not wearing a helmet at the time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to this little boy who is apparently fighting for his life. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. According to a family member who commented on the Register's web site, the child has sustained a traumatic brain injury. Please keep this boy and his family in your prayers.

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Archie A. Barnes, 45, sustained major injuries in a San Diego car accident after his vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver in Fallbrook. According to a report in the Fallbrook Village News, the collision occurred the night of April 1, 2010, when 29-year-old Jose Gaspar crossed over the double yellow lines on southbound Mission Road and crashed his 1986 Isuzu into Barnes' vehicle. Barnes' vehicle overturned and he suffered major injuries including a fractured left femur. He was transported to a local hospital. Gaspar, who officials say was intoxicated and driving without a license, fled the scene on foot, but was apprehended soon after. He is facing felony DUI, felony hit-and-run charges in addition to driving without a valid license.

My heart goes out to Barnes, who has suffered severe injuries as the result of another man's choice to get behind the wheel, drunk. I hope Barnes recovers quickly and completely from his injuries.

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Carmen Patino, 73, was killed in a Riverside car accident after her car was struck by an SUV at an Indio intersection. The Desert Sun reports that Patino was making a left turn the morning of March 27, 2010, from Tourmaline Avenue onto Jackson Street when her car was struck by the SUV. Patino died shortly after the crash at a local hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Carmen Patino for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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