Southern California Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A passenger in a minivan was killed in a San Diego car accident after a speeding driver lost control, went into oncoming traffic lanes and struck the minivan. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal accident occurred the afternoon of March 7, 2010 on Wildcat Canyon Road, near Muth Valley Road. California Highway Patrol officials said the driver of a 2004 Ford F-150 was driving at a high rate of speed on a slick roadway, when he lost control and collided head-on with a Plymouth Voyager minivan. The Ford's driver and his son were uninjured. The driver of the minivan sustained moderate injuries while her 62-year-old passenger died. Officials believe that the passenger was not wearing a seatbelt.

My heart goes out to the deceased victim's family and friends for their devastating loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved this man. Please keep them in your prayers.

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A 21-year-old man who was killed in a San Bernardino car accident the night of February 28, 2010 has been identified as Isaac Rodriguez. The Victorville Daily Press reports that the accident occurred on Baseline Street in Highland. Rodriguez was driving a Toyota west on Baseline and was attempting to make a left turn when a Honda driven by 26-year-old Dolores K. Armendarez broadsided his car. The impact from the collision apparently sliced the Toyota in half. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. Armendarez and her passenger suffered minor injuries. She has not been arrested because an investigation is ongoing. But officials say Armendarez was speeding right before the collision.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Isaac Rodriguez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will certainly be in my prayers.

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Four people including an infant were seriously injured in a San Francisco car accident, which officials say was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to an ABC News report, 24-year-old Faustino Vega-Xicohtencatl was traveling west in a 2004 Ford F-150 on Mark West Springs Road near Santa Rosa, when the crash occurred the evening of March 2, 2010. Vega-Xicohtencatl crossed into the eastbound lane and hit a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 21-year-old Carron M. Boyd, head-on. The driver of a Chevy Cobalt, Marty Lee Nelson, 52, who was behind Boyd, attempted to avoid the crash, but struck debris on the roadway.

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Two drivers were injured in an Orange County car accident after their vehicles crashed at an intersection in La Palma. The Orange County Register reports that the accident occurred at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Walker Street when a Honda Ridgeline collided with a Honda Civic the afternoon of March 2, 2010. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

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A judge sentenced a 19-year-old man to one year in jail and six years of probation in connection with a fatal car accident in San Luis Obispo that killed 21-year-old Ashleigh Vermillion, 21, and 30-year-old David Treen, both Visalia residents. According to news reports, Masson Blow was speeding and lost control of his Volkswagen Passat crashing head-on into the vehicle carrying Vermillion, Treen and their 1-month-old daughter Jenna, who survived but sustained permanent injuries in the April 2009 crash. You can read more about the accident from our previous post, "San Luis Obispo DUI Car Accident Kills One". Initial news reports suggested alcohol may have been involved, but later reports corrected that information. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision, officials determined.

Blow initially pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving causing injury, but in November, changed his plea to no contest. Officials had said that alcohol was not a factor in the crash, but that Blow was traveling at a high rate of speed and had lost control of his vehicle. Blow apparently expressed remorse and was tearful at the recent sentencing hearing.

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Isaac Rodriguez, 21, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after the vehicle he was in was broadsided by a speeding car the night of February 28, 2010. According to a news report in the Victorville Daily Press, Rodriguez was driving a silver Toyota west on Baseline Street near Palm Avenue. He was trying to make a left turn when his car was struck by a Honda driven by 26-year-old Dolores K. Armendarez. Officials say that Armendarez was going at a high rate of speed. The impact from the crash split the Toyota in half. Rodriguez died at the scene. Armendarez and her passenger sustained minor injuries. No arrests have been made pending an investigation.

My heart goes out to everybody who knew and loved Isaac Rodriguez. Apparently, he leaves behind a young child. Tragic! Please keep his grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Randy Hernandez, 20, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident the morning of February 28, 2010 that involved about four vehicles. According to an Associated Press report, the accident involved a gray Land Rover and three other vehicles and occurred on the southbound Harbor (110) Freeway , near Olympic Boulevard. California Highway Patrol officials said an initial collision may have led to a second one. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Randy Hernandez for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Two people were hospitalized with injuries after a San Bernardino car accident, which involved five vehicles. According to a news report in the Victorville Daily Press, the accident occurred the afternoon of February 25, 2010, when a blue Honda driven by Jerimiah DeGrandis and heading west on Bear Valley Road, near Cobalt Road, swerved suddenly and was hit on the passenger side. A silver Ford pickup truck traveling behind the Honda then swerved into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a BMW heading east and driven by Corey Lathrop, 21. Two other vehicles that were following the BMW were also involved in the collision. DeGrandis and the driver of the Ford truck were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Officials are still trying to determine what caused the Honda to swerve and have not arrested or cited anyone yet.

I'm relieved that none of those involved in this accident sustained critical or life-threatening injuries. I wish the injured victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep them in your prayers.

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Charlotte Anderson, 64 and Stephen Anderson, 63, were seriously injured in a San Bernardino car accident after the car they were in was rear-ended by a speeding driver who is also suspected to have been driving under the influence. According to a news report in the Hi Desert Star, 28-year-old Jennifer Belle was driving a 2006 Nissan Armada at speeds of about 85 mph the evening of February 19, 2010 on a Joshua Tree roadway.

She was unable to control her SUV and collided into the back of a Chevy Lumina driven by Charlotte Anderson. Charlotte Anderson sustained critical injuries while her passenger, Stephen Anderson, was in serious condition. Belle was not seriously injured and was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

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Lorena Mancinas, 30, was killed in an Orange County car accident after her 2003 Chevy Tahoe SUV was hit by another car and crashed the afternoon of February 24, 2010. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Mancinas was driving in the westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway, near Glassell Street, and was ahead of a 2000 Toyota driven by Young Woo Lee, 26. The accident occurred as Lee made a lane change and struck the rear of the Chevy, California Highway Patrol officials said. The Tahoe spun off the roadway and went into a guardrail before rolling over numerous times. Firefighters had to cut into the vehicle to extricate Mancinas. Officials have not made any arrests yet, pending an investigation.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lorena Mancinas for their tragic loss. Please keep this family in your prayers during their time of grief.

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Yesenia Lopez, 36, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident that occurred the evening of February 22, 2010 after the vehicle she was driving was struck by another car. The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports Lopez was driving south on Foothill Boulevard near Laurel Avenue, in Fontana, when her silver 2002 Honda hit a 2009 Kia. Lopez was transported to a local hospital where she died.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Yesenia Lopez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your 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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For the third consecutive year, John Bisnar of the BISNAR | CHASE California personal injury law firm has been named a 2010 Southern California Super Lawyer by Orange Coast magazine.

John Bisnar is a 32-year law veteran, a U.S. Army veteran and a native of Southern California. He graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach with a B.S. degree in Finance/Investment and received his JD degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Admitted to the California State Bar in July of 1978, Bisnar has since been named a "Community Hero" by The United Way, a compliment many reputable figures and publications have corroborated.

John has, to date, represented 6,124 clients with a 97.8% success record that has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars to victims and the families of victims who have been harmed by car accidents and defective product. An advocate of consumer rights, John has stood up to large corporations, auto makers and governmental entities to protect the rights of catastrophically injured accident victims.

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Two people were injured in a San Diego car accident the morning of February 14, 2010 after the motorcycle they were on, was struck by another vehicle. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the injury crash between a car and the motorcycle occurred at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Christiansen Way. The car, which struck the motorcycle, was being driven by a 16-year-old, authorities said. The motorcyclist and his passenger, a woman, were taken to a local hospital with major injuries. The teen driver and her passenger did not sustain any injuries. An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made yet.

My heart goes out to the victims who were injured in this accident. I hope and pray that they recover quickly and completely from their serious injuries.

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A man who was killed in a car accident the night of February 16, 2010, has been identified as 58-year-old Robert G. Roe. The Record-Bee reports that the accident occurred on Highway 20, in Lake County, when 44-year-old Daren Norman, who was driving a Nissan Altima west, crossed over the double yellow lines and crashed head-on into Roe's Honda Civic. Norman was trying to pass a big rig when he crossed over to opposing lanes of traffic, California Highway Patrol officials said. Roe was pronounced dead at the scene. Norman was severely injured, but has been charged with felony DUI

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Robert Roe. This must be a devastating loss for his family and friends. This victim's family will certainly be in my prayers.

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One person was killed in a Los Angeles car accident the night of February 18, 2010 after two vehicles collided head-on in the El Sereno area. According to a CBS News report, the fatal car accident occurred on Eastern Avenue, north of Klamath Place. The driver of the vehicle that was headed northbound died at the scene. Los Angeles firefighters extricated one motorist from wreckage. A woman driving the southbound vehicle was taken to a local hospital with injuries. The extent of her injuries is not known.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. I also hope the other driver did not sustain any catastrophic injuries. Please keep these victims and their families in your prayers.

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After a California personal injury accident there are many issues that will need your attention. When filing for a personal injury claim do not be in a hurry. Timing your settlement is critical in order to receive a maximum recovery.

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Robert G. Roe, 58, was killed in a car accident the night of February 16, 2010 after a suspected drunk driver struck him. According to a news report in The Record-Bee, 44-year-old Daren K. Norman was driving a Nissan Altima west on Highway 20. Norman crossed over double yellow lines attempting to overtake a big rig and went head-on into Roe's Honda Civic hatchback. Roe died at the scene. Norman was taken to a local hospital with major injuries. California Highway Patrol officials say they have reason to believe Norman had been drinking. Norman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Robert Roe for their tragic and devastating loss. I offer my deepest condolences to them. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers.

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A chain-reaction San Bernardino car accident involving several vehicles led to the deaths of 32-year-old Ryan Villalpando, his 29-year-old wife Veronica, 4-year-old son Mateo and infant daughter Bella Rose. According to a KTLA News report, the fatal car accident occurred the afternoon of February 13, 2010 on the 15 Freeway near Jurupa Avenue. California Highway Patrol officials said the crash involved two big rigs, a U-Haul truck and two passenger vehicles. Three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officials are still looking into which one of the vehicles caused this tragic car crash.

My heart goes out to everybody who knew and loved this young family. According to news reports Villalpando was a beloved football coach at Moreno Valley High School. I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims. Their loved ones will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A Riverside car accident involving a SuperShuttle van on Highway 111 caused serious head injuries to a bicyclist, The Desert Sun reports. The injury collision happened the morning of February 11, 2010 near Gateway Road, when the SuperShuttle van was headed north in the right lane of the highway. The driver told police he had noticed the bicyclist riding in the shoulder before he made a sudden left turn movement in front of the van. That caused the van driver to brake and swerve. The van still struck the bicyclist and another car. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries. The occupants of the other car and the van driver were not injured.

I sincerely hope the bicyclist did not suffer any catastrophic injuries and recovers quickly and completely.

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