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Man Dies In Fatal Single Vehicle Accident Comments Off

According to news sources, a man was killed in a single-vehicle collision when he apparently lost control of the vehicle and sent it veering off the roadway before hitting a gravel shoulder and overturning.

The 20-year-old driver was traveling southbound on Highway 101 in Oxnard when the accident took place. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to exit the roadway before crashing into multiple objects and then finally overturning, the California Highway Patrol said.

The vehicle came to land about 15 feet below the roadway. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to an area hospital for treatment after sustaining major injuries. He was reportedly wearing a seat belt when the accident took place.

The CHP is currently investigating the accident yet alcohol does not seem to be a factor.

As a Roseville car accident lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. r If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, car crash

Woman Suspected of DUI Crashed Into Motorcycle Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after crashing her SUV into a motorcyclist traveling in opposing traffic.

The 40-year-old Mariposa woman was driving a 2008 Hyundai SUV on Highway 140 when she reportedly allowed the vehicle to drift across the double yellow lines towards the eastbound lane, the California Highway Patrol said. A 64-year-old motorcyclist was struck by the vehicle and was ejected from his motorcycle. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash after sustaining fatal injuries.

The woman escaped without injury and was subsequently booked into a county jail. A 9-year-old girl reportedly inside the SUV at the time of the accident was also uninjured in the accident.

As a San Francisco personal injury attorney, I urge you not to get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking, as often the consequences to you, your loved ones, and to those around you can be much more serious than a DUI. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you have been injured in a car accident at the fault of someone else, contact a car accident lawyer to help you as soon as possible.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Drinking and Driving, Motorcycle Accident

Vehicle Rear Ended on Highway 101 Comments Off

According to news sources, a man crashed into another vehicle Friday night on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa after reportedly “fooling around” with his girlfriend while driving.

The man was driving a Chevy pickup truck heading northbound on the Highway when the accident took place. The California Highway Patrol said the man appeared to be “fooling around” with his girlfriend inside the vehicle at the time when the accident took place.

The vehicle rammed into the rear of another vehicle on the roadway, injuring the driver inside and sending him to the hospital for treatment.

The 26-year-old driver was booked on DUI charges due to showing signs of intoxication. The man and the female passenger in the car with him both sustained minor injuries in the crash.

As a Berlingame car accident lawyer, I wish a complete and total recovery to all those injured in this terrible accident. I urge you not to get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking, as often the consequences to you, your loved ones, and to those around you can be much more serious than a DUI. If you have been injured in a car accident at the fault of someone else, contact a car accident lawyer to help you as soon as possible.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, Drinking and Driving

Man Rescued From Burning Vehicle Comments Off

According to news sources, a man was rescued this Sunday from a burning vehicle by a California Highway Patrol officer on Del Lago Boulevard.

The 26-year-old man was driving a Nissan 240SX on the roadway when he seemed to have lost control of the vehicle. Witnesses say the man was reportedly swerving through traffic erratically before jumping a curb and colliding with a light post, a CHP officer said.

A CHP officer then reportedly climbed into the vehicles passenger seat as smoke started to develop in an attempt to free the man. The driver was reportedly in the middle of a seizure. As the vehicle began to catch on fire, the officer managed to drag the man out of the vehicle. Moments later the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

As a San Jose car accident lawyer, I wish that all those injured in this accident a complete and speedy recovery. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car related accident and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, car crash

Motorcyclist Dies After Attempting to Avoid Collision Comments Off

According to news sources, a motorcyclist attempting to avoid collision was able to swerve his motorcycle and prevent colliding into any vehicles on the roadway but was killed after being ejected from his motorcycle.

The accident took place Saturday on Highway 70 when the 69-year-old motorcyclist reportedly failed to notice stopped traffic on the highway. The man subsequently attempted to avoid collision and was ejected as he swerved the motorcycle. He sustained fatal injuries in the crash and reportedly died at the scene of the crash.

A California Highway Patrol spokesperson said that the man was reportedly traveling at about 55 mph when the incident occurred.

No other injuries or collisions were reported. The CHP is currently investigating the crash.

As a Berlingame personal injury attorney, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, Motorcycle Accident

Only Minor Injuries In 100 Feet Vehicle Plunge Comments Off

According to news sources, two occupants of a vehicle that plunged about 100 feet when it drove off the side of Highway 60 sustained only minor injuries in the Tuesday morning crash.

The 21-year-old woman driver of the 1997 Honda Civic was unable to negotiate a curve on Highway 60 east of Moreno Valley when the accident took place, the California Highway Patrol said.

The vehicle exited the roadway and plunged down an embankment for a total of about 100 feet. Rescue crews were able to use rope and other rescue equipment to bring the two vehicle occupants back to the highway.

There were both transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The accident is currently being investigated by the CHP and anyone with information is asked to contact the CHP at 951-769-2000.

As a Sacramento car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, car crash

Two Woman Dead in Freeway Collision Comments Off

According to news sources, a collision took place on Interstate 805 Monday night when a FedEx truck traveling on the freeway crashed an out of control vehicle, killing two of the vehicles occupants.

The two women who were reportedly killed in the accident were driving a black Honda Civic when for unknown reasons the driver of the vehicle lost control of it, sending it spinning on the roadway into the path of oncoming traffic. The two woman, aged 56 and 59, were both killed in the collision that resulted, the California Highway Patrol said.

A third woman was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the crash, having determined that fog was not a factor.

Both deceased women reportedly died at the scene of the accident.

As a San Jose personal injury attorney, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. r If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: Uncategorized

Pedestrian Dies As He Crosses Ventura Freeway Comments Off

According to news sources, a man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle traveling on the Ventura (134) Freeway Tuesday as he attempted to cross the roadway in reportedly foggy and low visibility conditions.

The man was reportedly struck by a vehicle and subsequently several cars afterwards while attempting to cross through westbound lanes on the freeway, a California Highway Patrol official said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The CHP closed off the westbound lanes section of the freeway for about 40 minutes until the scene was cleared. The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the accident and has yet to determine why the man was crossing the freeway. Witnesses are assisting the CHP in their efforts to reconstruct the events that led to the mans death.

Anyone with information regarding the accident should contact the CHP at (626) 296-8100.

As a Roseville personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature. r If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-2-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury
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