Southern California Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A 78-year-old woman sustained critical injuries in a Huntington Beach car accident the morning of August 26, 2010, The Orange County Register report. Huntington Beach police officials say the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Warner Avenue when a 1990 Acura driven by an 84-year-old man struck the woman. The pedestrian accident victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. An investigation is ongoing.

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Three teenagers -- Alani Aguerre, 14, Miles Polger, Ian Brininstool -- sustained severe injuries in a San Diego car accident, which officials, say was caused by a drunk driver with several past DUI convictions. According to a news report in The San Diego Union Tribune, the teens were injured the night of August 15, 2010 while walking on the sidewalk along La Jolla Boulevard, close to Midway Street. A Chrysler New York driven by 66-year-old Ronald Troyer jumped the sidewalk colliding with the three teens, and then, slammed into The Cass Street Cafe & Bakery. Two people inside the bakery - Jeffrey and Sharon Macelli were also injured. Thankfully, their injuries are not life-threatening.

My heart goes out to the three teens, especially Alani Aguerre, who has been the most severely injured and is preparing to go into surgery. Apparently, she was carried about 20 yards on the car's hood, thrown through a glass window and then pinned underneath the car. Heartbreaking! I wish Alani, Miles Polger, Ian Brininstool and the Macellis the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. All these victims and their families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A man in a wheelchair who was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident the night of August 9, 2010 has been identified as 60-year-old Louis Chambers. The San Bernardino County Sun reports that the fatal collision occurred near the intersection of Grove Avenue and Ninth Street in Upland, when a 2004 Toyota Corolla struck Chambers. He was taken to an area trauma center where he was pronounced dead. Officials conducted a DUI investigation at the scene and determined that the driver of the Corolla was not under the influence. They are looking into the cause of the accident.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Chambers for their tragic and devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

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A 64-year-old man is in critical condition after being injured in an Irvine car accident, which officials suspect was caused by a drunk driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred at the intersection of East Yale Loop and Briarwood the night of August 10, 2010. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and broken bones and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police held the driver to determine if he or she was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. Officials say they have forwarded their investigation to the Orange County District Attorney's office, which will determine whether to file charges.

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An elderly man who was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles has been identified by local officials as 79-year-old Theodore McElligatt. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the fatal collision occurred the morning of August 3, 2010 at the intersection of Bennett and Vista Bonita avenues in Glendora. McElligatt sustained critical head injuries and was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after the accident. No charges have been filed pending an official investigation.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Theodore McElligatt. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers.

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A 55-year-old woman was killed in a San Diego car accident while trying to cross the street the night of July 31, 2010. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that she suffered fatal head injuries when a Honda Civic struck her at the intersection of Broadway and Park avenues in Escondido. The Honda Civic was traveling north on Broadway. According to the report, there is no crosswalk at this intersection. A friend of the woman who was killed said that she had been drinking. This crash is currently under investigation.

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A man who was severely injured in a pedestrian accident in San Bernardino has been identified as 21-year-old Christopher Neal. The San Bernardino County Sun reports that the major injury collision occurred the night of July 22, 2010 on State Route 62 in Twentynine Palms. Authorities said Neal was walking in the eastbound lanes of the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle going in the same direction, which was driven by 46-year-old Lori McNay. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash. Neal was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of major injuries.

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A DUI collision in Long Beach resulted in injuries for two women who were walking in a marked crosswalk near the intersection of 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway on July 11, 2010. KTLA News reports that the driver of a Land Rover went through a red light and caused the collision. Although one of the victims was dragged by the suspect vehicle, the female driver only stopped momentarily and then left the scene of the crash. Police however caught up with 37-year-old hit-and-run driver and arrested her, thanks to a witness who followed the Land Rover and called authorities. The victims, who were taken to an area hospital, sustained injuries, but are expected to survive.

It is indeed fortunate that neither of these women was more seriously injured. I hope and pray that they recover quickly and completely.

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A woman sustained fatal injuries in a San Francisco car accident the morning of June 23, 2010 near St. Helena, ABC News reports. The victim was driving a Lexus, which was involved in a broadside crash with a Ford pickup truck on the Silverado trail. She was the only occupant of the car. California Highway Patrol officials say the woman was airlifted to an area hospital where she died. Three people in the pickup were also injured and transported to a Napa hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the deceased victim's family and friends. I offer them my deepest condolences. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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City streets are extremely busy places. Drivers tend to be in a rush and often forget to look for oncoming cyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians before turning or crossing intersections. By understanding Motor Vehicle Code 21221 and watching for potential dangers, you can decrease the possibility of being involved in an accident with a car or other motor vehicle.

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A man was critically injured in a Los Angeles pedestrian accident after he was hit by a McDonald's truck on a roadway in Downey. According to an ABC News report, the major injury accident occurred the night of May 29, 2010, in the 9500 block of Firestone Boulevard, close to Gray Road. The truck driver was questioned by police, but not arrested. The injured victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Officials are still in the process of determining whether or not the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

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Gary Thompson, 49, was killed in a San Francisco car accident after he was struck by a vehicle in front of his home in Union City. According to a CBS News report, the accident occurred near the intersection of Regents Boulevard and Celeste Court the morning of March 17, 2010. Police identified the driver as 37-year-old Juan Moscoso. Officials say Thompson was wearing dark clothing and was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

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A 19-year-old man was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after he was struck by a sedan. According to the Pasadena Star News, the sedan was traveling east on Gale Avenue, in Hacienda Heights, when a driver struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian appeared to be jaywalking, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Hiroshi Yokoyama. The pedestrian was transported to Citrus Valley Medical Center where he died.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the 19-year-old pedestrian. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

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Madeline Mezger, 19, was seriously injured in a car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while walking with friends in San Luis Obispo. According to a news report, Mezger was walking across California Boulevard from the railroad tracks on February 21, 2010, when she had stopped in the middle of the street. A 2009 Nissan Cube driven by 21-year-old Anthony Micheal Colicchio struck her. The driver told police that Mezger was wearing black and that he did not see her in time to avoid the collision. Mezger was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. Officials do not believe Colicchio was under the influence of alcohol. An investigation is ongoing.

I hope Mezger's injuries were not catastrophic and wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my prayers.

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An 80-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in an Orange County car accident after he was struck by a car the morning of January 29, 2010 while crossing the street, The Orange County Register reports. The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was crossing at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Bolsa Avenue in Seal Beach when the vehicle hit him. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he died.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this man. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Michelle Cordova, 15, was fatally injured in a San Francisco car accident after a driver struck her as she was walking in a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in The Press Democrat, Michelle was crossing West College Avenue at Link Lane in Santa Rosa, the evening of January 27, 2010, when a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Orion Swank, struck her. Swank said he did not see Michelle and her cousin in the crosswalk. The force of the collision threw Michelle about 30 feet from the point of impact. She was taken to an area hospital where she died. Police said speed or alcohol were not factors in this fatal pedestrian accident. Michelle's cousin, who was walking ahead of her, was uninjured.

My heart goes out to the family of young Michelle Cordova for their tragic, untimely and devastating loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved her. They will certainly be in my prayers.

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Laurie Perr, 50, was killed in a Ventura car accident after she was struck by an UPS struck, during an evening walk with a friend. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the accident happened the evening of December 4, 2009, when Perr was about to cross Worth Way at a stop sign, near Upland Road in Camarillo. The UPS truck was making a right turn from Worth on to Upland when it hit Perr. She was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. An investigation is ongoing. If you witnessed this fatal pedestrian accident, please contact Ventura County Sheriff's officials at 805-388-5132.

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Garrett Wheeler, 15, was killed and another person was injured in a Los Angeles car accident after they were both struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Leimert Park, CBS News reports. The crash occurred the afternoon of December 3, 2009 at the intersection of 50th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard. Witnesses told Los Angeles police that Garrett and the other male were both hit by a compact SUV as they crossed the street. The 15-year-old boy died at the scene. The other victim was taken to the hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not known. Police said the driver of the SUV was uninjured.

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Two girls were injured, one of them critically, in a Ventura car accident as they attempted to cross the street the afternoon of November 29, 2009. According to a news report in the Ventura County Star, the 11- and 12-year-old girls were crossing Saticoy Avenue near the Ventura Community Church, when a car driven by 43-year-old Esaul Alamillo struck them. Police say there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol at the scene. Both girls were taken to an area hospital and one of them suffered critical injuries. Ventura police officials are looking into what caused this accident.

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Angel Kazanjian, 78, and her daughter Amral Yakoubian, 36, sustained major injuries in a Los Angeles car accident after they were hit by a car while crossing a street in a crosswalk the night of November 23, 2009. According to a news report in the Pasadena Star News, the accident occurred at Washington Boulevard and Bresee Avenue. The women were walking north to south on Washington Boulevard and were hit when they came into the eastbound lanes. The driver of the car that hit them was identified only as a 69-year-old Pasadena woman. She was uninjured. Kazanjian was listed in critical condition while Yakoubian sustained serious injuries.

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