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Two Teens Injured In Solo Crash on SR-67 0

According to news sources, two teenagers were transported to a hospital Sunday night after the vehicle they were in rolled over several times on State Route 67 in Santee.

The incident took place when the teenage driver of the vehicle was reportedly attempting to change lanes in order to pass another vehicle on SR 67. The driver then reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn several times. Two of the three teenagers inside the vehicle at the time were transported to an area hospital. One of the teenagers sustained critical injuries, while the second sustained moderate injuries in the crash. A third teenager was reportedly treated at the scene.

There were no other injuries or collisions reported.

The California Highway Patrol is investigation the crash. The CHP has said that alcohol did not seem to be a factor.

As a Sacramento auto 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 injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 02-21-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury, teenage driving

Man Struck In Fatal I-10 Crash 0

According to news sources, one man was killed in a fatal crash early Saturday when he reportedly exited his vehicle after being involved in a collision and was struck by a tractor trailer traveling on Interstate 10.

The 22-year-old man was driving a 2002 Nissan Frontier pickup truck heading westbound on I-10 when the vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle on the roadway, the California Highway Patrol said. Subsequently, the man reportedly exited the vehicle and began running across southbound lanes when he was struck by a tractor trailer.

The man died at the scene after sustained fatal injuries, the CHP said.

The CHP is currently investigating the incident.

As a Burlingame auto 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.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. 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 burlingame personal injury attorney to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 02-21-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury

Vehicle Overturns on San Jose Freeway, Leaving One Dead 0

According to news sources, one person died in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning after a vehicle carrying 8 people reportedly overturned on a San Jose freeway.

The incident took place when a Chevy Trailblazer heading northbound from Highway 101 towards the Capitol Expressway ended up overturning on the roadway, the California Highway Patrol said. The vehicle overturned as it was reportedly approaching an off-ramp too fast, causing in to hit a raised curb and overturn as a result, the CHP said.

A passenger in the rear seat was reportedly ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Another passenger sustained major injuries in the crash and was taken to an area hospital.

As a Oakland 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.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. 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 attorney Oakland to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 02-21-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury, SUV accident

DUI Suspect Arrested in Solo Injury Crash 0

According to news sources, a woman allegedly driving under the influence was arrested and later released Friday morning when the vehicle she was driving veered off the roadway and overturned just north of Corcoran.

The 25-year-old woman was driving a vehicle heading southward on SR-43 when the car reportedly began veering off the roadway, the California Highway Patrol said. The vehicle then subsequently overturned in a field. A passenger in the vehicle sustained major injuries and was reportedly not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

The driver of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was also transported to an area hospital. She was arrested for felony DUI with injury and was reportedly later released. The CHP is currently investigating the cause of the incident.

As a San Francisco car accident attorney, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. 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 San Francisco personal injury lawyer to help you as soon as possible.

Posted on: 02-21-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, DUI, personal injury

Nevada To Give Robotic Self-Driving Cars Special Driving Permits Comments Off

According to news sources, lawmakers in the Nevada are currently finalizing rules to allow special driving permits to be awarded to robotic self-driving cars, giving companies like Google the explicit legal backing to test their driverless cars.

The new laws will go into effect on March 1, allowing robotic self driving vehicles to obtain red license plates to differentiate them from those operated by humans. Googles driverless vehicles have reportedly logged over 2,000 hours of travel time over California and Nevada highways and city streets. The driverless cars are fitted with $80,00 lasers mounted on their roofs, along with an array of sensors and radars on the front, back, and sides to regulate speed and track surrounding movement.

The new legislation is a result of the company prodding the state Legislature to fill the legal gap associated with testing these type of vehicles on the roadway. Other states, including Hawaii, Florida, and Oklahoma are currently considering similar licensing legislation.

As a Ventura car accident attorney, I hope that these developments can assist in increasing roadway safety for all those who use them. The aim of developing safety technologies to prevent accidents that occur due to distracted driving practices is a laudable goal. As a Ventura personal injury attorney, I hope that providing this information can help raise awareness about these new developments.

Posted on: 02-17-2012
Posted in: car technology, News, Safety

Truck Overturns on Highway 14, Spills Oil Comments Off

According to news sources, a truck carrying about 7,000 gallons of oil overturned in a solo accident Wednesday on Highway 14, causing an oil spill and forcing the closure of the roadway north of Mojave.

A 52-year-old man driving a 1999 Peterbuilt pulling an oil filled trailer heading northbound on Sierra Highway when the incident took place, the California Highway Patrol said. The driver was reportedly attempting to make a right turn onto Highway 14 when the truck overturned, causing the trailer to rupture and spill the entire load of oil.

The truck driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle as a result of speed in addition to a wet roadway, the CHP said. He sustained major injuries in the crash and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The CHP is advising all motorists to slow down on the roadway in stormy and wet conditions.

As a San Francisco car accident attorney, I wish all those injured in this accident a speedy and complete recovery. I advise you to always be mindful of weather conditions on the roadway and to take extra precautions in low visibility situations. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact San Francisco personal injury attorney to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 02-17-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury, Truck Accident

Fatal Collision on Highway 99 Leaves One Woman Dead Comments Off

According to news sources, a woman died in a fatal head-on collision this morning on Highway 99 near Yuba City.

The incident took place when a 20-year-old woman heading northbound on Highway 99 ended up reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel, the California Highway Patrol said. The woman’s vehicle then began to drift towards southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with another vehicle being driven by a 53-year-old woman. The woman hit by the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, the CHP said. Two additional vehicles traveling on the roadway reportedly crashed into the two-vehicle wreckage, the CHP said.

The 20-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries in the crash.

As a auto accident attorney Roseville, 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.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. 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 roseville to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 02-17-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, distracted driving, personal injury

High-Speed Pursuit Ends WIth Suspects Arrest Comments Off

According to news sources, a high speed pursuit ended with the suspects arrest Tuesday night after he allegedly led authorities on a chase from Bushay Campgrounds that finally ended in Upper Lake.

The 66-year-old man was driving a van that was reportedly weaving in and out of traffic on Highway 20 when he was pulled over by a California Highway Patrol sergeant. The man then allegedly drove off as the sergeant began approaching the van, leading him on a high speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of about 85 mph. The vehicle was finally immobilized after the deployment of a spike strip caused both front tires of the van to flatten.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene, the CHP said.

As a Oakland auto accident lawyer, I am familiar with the enormously dangerous risks associated with high speed car chases.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. 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 Oakland to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 02-16-2012
Posted in: Accident Investigation, car chase, DUI, Reckless Driving

Fatal Collision on I-880 Leaves One Dead Comments Off

According to news sources, one woman died and one man was taken to the hospital after a fatal accident this morning on Interstate 880 in San Jose.

The incident began when a driver of a Honda ended up losing control of the vehicle, causing it to spin out on the roadway, finally coming to a stop in the far left lane, the California Highway Patrol said. The driver of an oncoming Volvo traveling in the far left lane at the time avoided collision with the vehicle.

A woman passenger in the Honda was reportedly getting out of the vehicle when an approaching Mercedes-Benz struck both stopped vehicles, in turn trapping the woman underneath the Honda. She died at the scene of the crash.

As a car accident attorney San Francisco, 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.  I encourage drivers to pay attention to the road at all times. 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 attorney San Francisco to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 02-16-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury

Van Crashes Into Vehicle near Yolo County Airport Comments Off

According to news sources, a two-vehicle collision involving a van and a vehicle took place Friday evening near the Yolo County Airport, resulting in at least two people being injured and taken to the hospital.

A 24-year-old woman was driving a 2003 Ford E-350 heading eastbound on CR-29 when she reportedly failed to stop as she approached an intersection stop sign, the California Highway Patrol said. The van she was driving reportedly ended up broadsiding a Volkswagen Passat, causing it to go out of control and overturn into a ditch by the side of the roadway.

The driver of the Volkswagen was reportedly injured in the incident and transported to an area hospital for treatment.

There were 11 passengers inside the van involved in the crash, all of whom escaped the incident uninjured.

As a Burlingame auto accident attorney, 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 injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact personal injury attorney burlingame to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 02-15-2012
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury
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