Traffic Accident News

Antje Curphey, 69, was killed in a Ventura car accident after the vehicle in which she was a passenger was struck by another car at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal crash occurred the night of February 27, 2012 at the intersection of Carmen Drive and Las Posas Road in Camarillo. Officials say Curphey was a passenger in a car driven by her daughter, 31-year-old Richena Curphey.

As Richena Curphey made a left turn from Las Posas onto Carmen Drive, her car was hit by a pickup truck driven by 51-year-old Christy Dungey. The pickup hit the car on the passenger side. Dungey and Richena Curphey were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Antje Curphey was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into this fatal crash is still ongoing.

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Four people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which official say involved a drunk driver crashing into a laundromat. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the DUI collision occurred at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue near downtown Los Angeles, during the early morning hours of February 27, 2012. A woman who was driving a black Honda Accord at a high rate of speed lost control of her vehicle, struck a parked van and crashed into the laundromat. The driver and three of her passengers were hospitalized following the crash. No one at the laundromat was injured. The most seriously injured victim was a 17-year-old passenger. Officials report that the driver’s blood alcohol level may have been twice the legal limit. She is expected to be booked on suspicion of felony DUI.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Los Angeles DUI collision. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Three people were injured in a Simi Valley car accident, which officials say was caused by a driver who ran a stop sign at an intersection, the morning of February 25, 2012. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the injury collision occurred on Kuehner Drive near the 118 Freeway overpass. A woman driving a GMC minivan and exiting off the eastbound side of the 118 Freeway drove through the stop sign at the bottom of the exit ramp.

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A 65-year-old man was killed in a Victorville car accident after he was struck by a vehicle that was making a left turn, the evening of February 22, 2012. According to a news report in the Victorville Daily Press, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred near the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Road. Officials say the motorcyclist was riding a Harley-Davidson west on Bear Valley Road when the driver of a blue pickup truck pulled out and made a left turn in front of the motorcyclist. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed pending the outcome of the investigation.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family members and friends of this deceased motorcyclist. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Two police officers were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after their patrol car was struck by another vehicle at a street intersection. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Louise Avenue in Lake Balboa, the morning of February 22, 2012. Officials say the cruiser was eastbound on Vanowen and was waiting to turn left onto Louise Avenue when a westbound sedan collided with the police car. Both officers in the cruiser were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident apparently involved two more vehicles. However, it is not clear if anyone else was injured.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured LAPD officers. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A pregnant woman sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident after a driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pizza restaurant. According to a news report in NBC Los Angeles, the injury crash occurred at Pizza Buona at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Alvarado Street in Echo Park. Police say the 20-year-old pedestrian was dragged as a red Acura crashed into the restaurant’s storefront the afternoon of February 21, 2012. Thankfully, her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The driver of the red Acura was driving with a suspended license. A similar accident 20 years ago left a baby dead, the restaurant's owner said. Apparently, requests to the city to put cement barriers in front of the restaurant have not been addressed.

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A San Diego car accident severely injured a motorcyclist, who crashed into an SUV that was making a U-turn. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the motorcycle accident occurred on South Coast Highway 101, near Santa Fe Drive, in Encinitas, the afternoon of February 18, 2012. Officials say the rider was traveling south when a Nissan Pathfinder SUV made a U-turn in front of the motorcycle. The victim's injuries have been listed as serious, but they are not considered life threatening. It is not clear if the driver will be cited for the crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this San Diego accident. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Car accidents happen in a split second, but the effects of a serious crash can last a lifetime. Many people have been stunned to learn how quickly life changes after a major car accident and few are prepared for these changes. Suddenly, you may find yourself unable to work and facing medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, and continuing physical and emotional pain, with no idea how you are going to support your family or yourself. No one wants to think about the effects of a serious car accident on their lives, but the time to consider these problems is not after you are already in dire financial straits or unable to pay for your medical costs. Instead, by consulting with a car accident attorney in Irvine as soon as possible after your injuries, you can preserve your rights and ensure that you will have adequate means to provide for your family and pay your bills.

Most people do not think about the need for a car accident lawyer in Irvine until it arises. However, once you have been seriously injured, you may continue to procrastinate about seeing an attorney. What causes people to put off talking to an Irvine car accident lawyer? The reasons are probably countless, but the most important reason is propaganda.

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Motorcycle riding has become an enjoyable pastime for men and women of all ages. Many older people are discovering the joys of weekend “motoring” with friends, and young people also like motorcycles for their freedom and gas economy. Many people are considering purchasing motorcycles for use as a “second car” to travel to work because they use so little gas and can maneuver through traffic much more easily than a large car. It would seem that motorcycles have become an answer to transportation needs that should be honored in our environmentally-conscious society.

Unfortunately, the reality is that many car drivers do not see motorcycles as “real” vehicles and do not afford them the same courtesies they extend to others on the road. It is very common for motorcyclists to be cut off in traffic, to have cars pull out dangerously close to them from intersections, and to have cars crowd them on the highways. While these are all rude behaviors, the real problem is that they are extremely dangerous for the motorcycle operator. In an accident between a motorcycle and a car, the motorcyclist is almost sure to suffer the greater physical damage. Many motorcycle riders are seriously injured or even killed in accidents with cars, while the car driver suffers little to no injury.

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A bicyclist sustained serious injuries in a San Diego car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a Fox 5 news report, the hit-and-run collision occurred the night of February 15, 2012 at the intersection of Dayton Street and El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego’s Rolando neighborhood. The bicyclist was crossing Dayton Street when the driver turned the corner and hit him. However, instead of stopping, the driver sped away from the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital with major injuries. Police located a white Mercedes, which they believe is the hit-and-run vehicle, abandoned a few blocks from the accident site. They are still trying to find the vehicle’s registered owner.

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Two drivers were injured in an Anaheim car accident when a white Ford F-150 pickup and a silver Infiniti J30 collided at a street intersection, the morning of February 15, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury accident occurred at the intersection of Lincoln and Manchester avenues in Anaheim. Investigators are speaking with witnesses to determine if the female driver of the Infiniti or the male driver in the pickup had the right-of-way at the time of the crash. Both appear to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries. It is not clear which driver was responsible for the accident or if the authorities will cite either motorist.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Orange County accident. I wish them both the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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A woman, her 9-year-old daughter and 6-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries in a Fullerton car accident after an elderly driver struck them while they were walking in a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred the afternoon of February 14, 2012 at the intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Puente Street.

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Actress and dancer Zina Feeley, 66, also known as Zina Bethune, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to an ABC 7 News Report, the fatal accident occurred along Forest Lawn Drive in Griffith Park on February 12, 2012. Officials say Bethune stopped her car and walked on to the roadway to help a wounded animal that was in an eastbound lane when a vehicle struck her. She was then hit by a second vehicle. One of the motorists failed to remain at the scene. Officials are searching for the driver of a white car that fled this collision.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Zina Bethune following this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Twelve people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after, officials say, a driver who was under the influence struck a church van. According to a KABC news report, the DUI collision occurred at the intersection of 6th Street and Western Avenue in Koreatown, the morning of February 11, 2012. Police say driver of a BMW crashed into a van that was carrying members of the New Life Vision Church. Twelve people were taken to an area hospital for treatment. Eleven of those victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries while one victim was critically injured. The driver of the BMW was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the many injured victims of this Los Angeles DUI crash. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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There is a mystique about motorcycles. Whether you love or hate them, you cannot ignore them. Bikes are romantic, sexy, muscular, dynamic, and terrifying…all in one package.

Westminster, CA is one of those places blessed with two great motorcycle shops, just down the street from each other. One is the grandest, baddest, most noble and beloved American tradition in motorcycles: Harley Davidson. Just wearing one of their T-shirts seems to give one a spirit of the open road. The other shop is for the fast and furious racers…the young and hip riders who think they are indestructible.

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Why do you need a personal injury attorney in Santa Ana to handle your case? After all, if your injuries are minor, would it not be wiser just to take an immediate settlement from the defendant and move on with your life?

In some cases, this is indeed the best course of action. There are personal injury cases which can be settled quickly and for a minimal amount of money, and some people do prefer this course of action to a long, drawn-out legal battle.

However, ask yourself a few questions before you settle: What will happen if my doctor discovers further injuries after I settle? What if I develop problems and cannot work? Am I being compensated not only for my “real” expenses but also for my pain and suffering?

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David Daly, 59, of Twin Peaks, was injured in a San Bernardino car accident involving a suspected drunk driver, the night of February 7, 2012. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the DUI collision occurred along Highway 18 near Upper Waterman Canyon Road in Crestline. Officials say Heidi Anne Jackson, 47, was under the influence while driving her 2012 Ford Escape and had failed to negotiate a curve, before entering opposing traffic lanes. The Ford then struck Daly’s Honda CRV, which overturned. Both, Daly and Jackson were injured, but the extent of their injuries is not yet known. The victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence resulting in injury.

My thoughts and prayers are with David Daly who has been injured in this rollover collision. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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A 44-year-old Oceanside woman was injured in a Vista car accident involving a suspected drunk driver, the afternoon of February 5, 2012. According to a news report in The U-T San Diego, the DUI crash occurred on Buena Creek Road near Monte Vista Drive. Officials say 53-year-old Teodocio Valdovinos was speeding in a 2004 Chevy Tahoe when he tried to pass a motor home by driving on the wrong side of the road. He clipped a motorcycle and struck a 2007 Toyota Sienna head on. The female driver of the Sienna suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Valdovinos was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury.

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Three bicyclists were injured in an Orange County car accident involving a suspected DUI driver who left the scene of the crash. According to a news report in The Long Beach Press-Telegram, the hit-and-run accident occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson Street in Seal Beach, the morning of February 5, 2012. Officials say Juli Ann Brown, 46, of Anchorage was under the influence of alcohol when she struck the bicyclists and drove away. The extent of the cyclists’ injuries is not known. Brown was booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing injuries and felony driving under the influence of a substance.

My thoughts and prayers are with the three injured victims of this bicycle accident. I wish them all the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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Two police officers were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after they were struck by an unlicensed driver who made an illegal turn in front of their patrol vehicle. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the injury collision occurred the night of February 3, 2012 at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and McClintock Avenue in the Jefferson Park area. Officials say that the unlicensed driver made an unsafe left turn in front of the officers’ vehicle, which was westbound on Jefferson Boulevard. One officer suffered bumps and bruises, while the other officer sustained a dislocated shoulder. It is not clear if the other driver was cited or arrested.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this crash. It is indeed a relief to note that the officers were not critically injured in this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A man was severely injured in a Ventura car accident after a car exited a parking lot and hit him, the afternoon of February 1, 2012. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the pedestrian accident occurred on Spring Road near Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark. Officials say a female driver was exiting a parking lot to travel south when she struck the man. The victim was transported to a Thousand Oaks hospital where he was listed in critical condition. It is unclear if the motorist will be cited for the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the man injured in this Ventura pedestrian accident. I wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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A woman in her 20s was injured in a San Diego car accident after a Ford SUV hit her bicycle. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the bicycle accident occurred on Girard Avenue at Pearl Street in La Jolla, the evening of January 31, 2012. Officials say the bicyclist was crossing the street on a flashing red light when the SUV struck her. She suffered an open leg fracture. It is not clear if the female driver who struck the victim will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the woman who has been seriously injured in this San Diego bicycle accident. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Andrew Joseph Brown, 47, of Apply Valley, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident, which officials say involved a driver running a red light. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Industrial Boulevard near Hesperia Road in Victorville, during the early morning hours of January 30, 2012. Officials say a 22-year-old Lucerne Valley man drove his 2003 Saturn station wagon through a red light and broadsided a 1993 Buick that was making a left turn. Brown was transported to an area hospital where he died. The investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Andrew Joseph Brown, who was killed in this tragic car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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January 30, 2012—Fairfield, CA—a 42-year-old Sacramento woman was arrested in a deadly crash on I-80 near Fairfield early Sunday morning. Authorities are charging the woman with DUI and possession of a firearm.

Michelle Henry was operating a Buick Lucerne in the westbound lane of I-80 at a very high rate of speed early Sunday morning when she rear-ended a Ford Explorer. Both vehicles overturned, and the Explorer landed on its roof in the eastbound lane.

As one of the passengers, a 25-year-old Sacramento man, emerged from the vehicle and attempted to help another passenger, a Toyota struck the rear of the Explorer. The Explorer hit the man and threw him across the roadway into the westbound lanes, where he was killed. The driver of the Explorer was also killed in the fatal car accident.

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