February 3, 2012

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Ventura Car Accident

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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January 31, 2012

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Compton Hit-and-Run Crash

A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a Compton car accident, which officials said involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a City News Service report, the injury collision occurred the evening of January 28, 2012. The pedestrian was walking northbound on Compton Boulevard near Williams Avenue when a motorist who was driving a maroon four-door sedan hit him. The driver fled the scene of the crash. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Anyone who saw this crash or who may have information about the suspect and vehicle is asked to contact California Highway Patrol's South Los Angeles office at 310-516-3355.

My heart goes out to this seriously injured hit-and-run car accident victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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January 27, 2012

Pedestrian Killed in Riverside County Car Accident

Brigitte Jasso, 44, was killed in a Riverside County car accident after she was struck by two vehicles while crossing a busy roadway. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of January 26, 2012 on Indio Boulevard east of Biskra Street. Officials say Jasso was first struck by a motorcyclist. Moments later, a black Ford Taurus hit the victim. She sustained fatal injuries. The motorcyclist sustained scrapes, bruises and some broken bones. Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash. No arrests or citations have been issued yet.

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

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January 25, 2012

Three Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident

A toddler and two women were injured in a San Diego car accident after a vehicle struck them as they crossed the street. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury collision occurred the afternoon of January 24, 2012 at the intersection of Tiger Way and Positive Place in San Marcos. Officials say the 22-year-old female motorist was making a left turn onto Tiger Way from westbound Positive Place when her vehicle collided with the three pedestrians. The women, ages 61 and 40, were transported to a local hospital with complaints of pain, while a 3-year-old girl was airlifted to Rady's Children's Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the three injured victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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January 24, 2012

Burbank Car Accident Injures Three

Three pedestrians were injured in a Burbank car accident after an SUV veered into a bus stop. According to a CBS news report, the injury crash occurred on January 23, 2012 when the compact SUV jumped the sidewalk right in front of the Glenoaks Boulevard stop. One person was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Two others suffered no-life-threatening injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause of this injury collision.

My heart goes out to the three injured victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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January 12, 2012

Mother and Child Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident

A mother and child were hospitalized following a San Diego car accident, in which they were hit inside a a crosswalk, the morning of January 8, 2012. According to an NBC San Diego news report, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of University and 4th Street in Hillcrest. Officials say a couple and their 3-year-old daughter were crossing the roadway when a car hit the mother and child. Both of them were hospitalized and one of them suffered life-threatening injuries. The report makes no mention of an arrest or citation.

My thoughts and prayers are with the mother and child injured in this horrific pedestrian collision. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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January 6, 2012

Pedestrian Injured in San Diego Hit-and-Run Crash

A pedestrian, identified by officials as Gloria Serrano, was severely injured in a San Diego car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, the evening of January 5, 2012. According to a 10News report, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Otay Lakes Road and Elmhurst Street. Serrano was attempting to cross at the intersection when a northbound sedan hit her. Serrano suffered a serious injury to her right arm and was transported to an area hospital. The driver of the sedan that struck Serrano fled the crash site before authorities arrived. The hit-and-run vehicle has been described as a silver Hyundai or Kia with a broken right front headlight and a missing right side rear view mirror. If you have information about this incident, please contact Chula Vista police at 619-691-5151.

My heart goes out to Gloria Serrano, the injured victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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January 3, 2012

La Puente Pedestrian Accident Causes Major Injuries

A 20-year-old La Puente man was severely injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a vehicle struck him as he crossed the street. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Hacienda Boulevard and Glendora Avenue in La Puente, the night of December 30, 2011. Officials say the northbound car was driving through a yellow light when it hit the victim, who started to cross the road. The pedestrian has been listed in critical condition following the collision. The driver has not been cited as the investigation continues.

My thoughts and prayers are with the man injured in this Los Angeles accident. I wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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December 29, 2011

Toddler Injured in Orange County Car Accident

Orange County Auto Collision LawyersA 2-year-old girl was injured in an Orange County car accident after her stroller was hit by a tow truck at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Placentia and Chapman avenue in Placentia, the evening of December 26, 2011. A woman and her two children were crossing the street when the tow truck hit them. The driver did not see the pedestrians crossing, police said. The tow truck continued to travel north on Chapman until another driver, who had followed the truck, stopped it. The toddler was knocked off her stroller. The girl was transported to an area trauma center for treatment of multiple injuries. Her mother and the other child were uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

I'm relieved to hear that no one suffered life-threatening injuries in this pedestrian accident. I wish the young victim the very best for a quick and full recovery.

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December 14, 2011

Hit-and-Run Driver Sought in Fatal Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident

Teresa Pimentel, 72, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials report, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to an article in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 11700 block of Foothill Boulevard in Lakeview Terrace, the night of December 12, 2011. Los Angeles police say Pimentel was crossing the street when a vehicle hit her. The motorist did not stop at the scene of the crash and kept driving. Pimentel was transported to a local hospital where she died the following morning. Anyone with information about this hit-and-run car accident is asked to contact LAPD's Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8115.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Teresa Pimentel for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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December 9, 2011

Pedestrian Killed in Ventura County Car Accident

Ella Mae Day, 83, of Thousand Oaks, was fatally injured in a Ventura car accident when a car struck and pinned her on the sidewalk. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Calle Almendro in Thousand Oaks, the afternoon of December 7, 2011. Officials say she was walking on the sidewalk when Marshall Bowen, 80, backed out of a driveway and hit her. Day was pinned under the car and pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Bowen was not arrested and alcohol does not appear to have been a factor. It is not clear if he will be cited for the fatal crash. An investigation is pending.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ella Mae Day for their terrible loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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December 7, 2011

Newport Beach DUI Collision Critically Injures Teenager

A 17-year-old Newport Harbor High School student suffered severe injuries in a Newport Beach car accident, which officials say, was caused by a driver who was under the influence. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the female pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Irvine Avenue and Margaret Drive, the afternoon of December 6, 2011, when a Chevy Tahoe that was heading north struck her. Police arrested the driver, 38-year-old Marnie J. Lippincott, on suspicion of driving under the influence. The student was transported in critical condition to a regional trauma center. Anyone who saw this crash is asked to contact Newport Beach police at 949-644-3747.

My heart goes out to this young woman and her family for what they are going through at this time. I wish her the very best for a quick and full recovery. Please keep this pedestrian accident victim and her family members in your prayers.

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December 2, 2011

Culver City Car Accident Proves Fatal for Pedestrian

John Boyle, 53, of Los Angeles was killed in a Culver City car accident after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road. According to a news report in the Culver City Patch, the fatal collision occurred on Washington Boulevard, between Elenda Street and Girard Avenue, the afternoon of November 27, 2011. Boyle was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Culver City police officials are investigating the cause of this pedestrian accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of John Boyle for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 29, 2011

Fatal Carson Hit-and-Run Car Accident

Papaivai Masaga, 58, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Daily Breeze, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred the evening of November 26, 2011 as the pedestrian crossed the street to get to his apartment at Carson Senior Village in the 22100 block of South Main Street in Carson. Masaga, who was struck by a Ford Mustang, suffered massive trauma to his head and body. He died shortly afterward. The motorist left the scene of the collision.

Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver

Investigators recovered debris at the location from a 1994-1998 black Ford Mustang. The vehicle was last seen fleeing westbound on 223rd Street. The Mustang sustained significant damage to the front passenger side area. Officials are looking for witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information about this hit-and-run car accident is asked to call the Carson Sheriff's Station at 310-830-1123 or LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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November 28, 2011

Drowsy Driver Causes San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident

Two people were injured after a San Bernardino car accident involving a sleepy driver, who hit the victims as they were using a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the injury crash occurred the morning of November 26, 2011 on Milliken Avenue near the Pacific Electric bike trail in Rancho Cucamonga. Police say a woman fell asleep at the wheel while driving on Milliken and struck two cyclists and a jogger who were in the crosswalk. The jogger suffered multiple leg fractures, while the female cyclist was flown to a hospital with critical injuries and had to undergo surgery. Her husband who was the third person struck was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

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November 17, 2011

Pedestrian Killed in Ontario Car Accident

James Frederik Kuhr, 56, of Florida, was killed in an Ontario car accident after he was hit by an SUV while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on November 11, 2011 at the intersection of Francis Street and Hellman Avenue near Ontario International Airport. Police say Kuhr parked his big-rig along Francis Street and tried to cross the street at the intersection when he was struck by a black 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, which was turning left from Hellman onto Francis. Kuhr was transported to an area hospital where he died four days later. An investigation is ongoing.

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November 16, 2011

Los Angeles Car Accident Injures Teen Pedestrian

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a car struck him, the morning of November 15, 2011. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Puente and Temple avenues in Bassett, when the student was walking to Bassett High School. The teen suffered head trauma and was airlifted to an area hospital. It is unclear if the driver involved will be cited for the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bassett High School student who has apparently been seriously injured. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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November 15, 2011

Fullerton Car Accident Critically Injures Pedestrian

A woman was seriously injured in a Fullerton car accident after she was struck by a vehicle on Rosecrans Avenue, the evening of November 14, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred on Rosecrans Avenue at Emery Ranch Road near Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. Officials say the pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was hit by an SUV. The driver remained at the scene. The pedestrian sustained severe head trauma and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Officials are still investigating the cause of this crash.

My heart goes out to this pedestrian who has apparently suffered life-threatening injuries. I wish her the very best for a complete recovery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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November 7, 2011

Elderly Man Killed in Anaheim Car Accident

Oscar Cordoba, 82, was killed in an Anaheim car accident after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, the night of November 4, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred in the 3300 block of West Lincoln Avenue. Officials say a Kia struck Cordoba as he crossed the roadway. He was transported to an area trauma center where he died from his injuries. The driver of the Kia remained at the scene. Officials are still looking into whether Cordoba was in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

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November 3, 2011

Ventura Car Accident Injures Teen Pedestrian

A 16-year-old boy was injured in a Ventura car accident after a vehicle struck him as he crossed the street. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the pedestrian accident occurred in front of Camarillo High School on Mission Oaks Boulevard in Camarillo, the morning of November 1, 2011. The student was walking in a crosswalk when the car struck him. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. It is unclear if the driver will be cited for the crash. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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