A 23-year old Pomona man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after driving on the wrong side of the 91 Freeway and crashing head-on with another vehicle the other morning. The crash killed a 53-year old woman and seriously injured three other people. They were taken to nearby hospitals.
CHP officers received calls of a wrong-way driver on the 241 and 91 Freeways early Sunday morning.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 states that, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”
If you are injured or a family member killed due to a driver that is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important that you contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts and make sure you are compensated for your injuries and expenses. In addition, if someone you love has been killed, a wrongful death lawsuit will be filed. The accident could have been prevented had the driver not gotten behind the wheel of his or her vehicle.
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According to witnesses, an SUV ran a red light in Fontana over the weekend – resulting in the deaths of four people, including three brothers.
It was reported that the SUV collided with a sedan, veered off the road and struck a power pole. The 35-year old driver from Rancho Cucamonga and one of the passengers, his 39-year old brother, died at the scene. The other brother, a 37-year old from Fontana, died at the hospital.
In the other vehicle, an 11-year old boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he died in several hours later while in surgery. His mother, the driver, suffered serious injuries.
Fontana police are investigating to determine if alcohol and/or drugs were involved in this fatal accident that killed three brothers and a young boy.
In the tragic event that a family member dies as a result of someone’s negligence, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will file a wrongful death lawsuit so you can recover damages for injuries, loss of companionship and mental anguish.
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A driver crossed into the path of a motorcycle at an intersection the other day – killing the 25-year old Hesperia man after he was thrown from the bike.
The motorcyclist was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital for treatment. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating to determine why this fatal accident took place.
According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, thousands of people are injured and killed each year as a result of motorcycle accidents. The chances of a motorcyclist being killed are much higher than those of an occupant in an automobile.
If the driver of the car is found to be at fault for this young man’s death, the relatives of this man should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney and file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.
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A man turning left onto an onramp to the northbound Interstate 15 in Victorville the other morning was struck by a woman who did not stop for a red light. The impact caused the man’s vehicle to split in two. Both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Victorville Police are investigating the accident, but it appears that the woman who ran the red light is at fault. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21453(a), “A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown.”
If you are injured by a driver who did not stop for a red light, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate to determine if you are entitled to compensation by the negligent party for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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California law says that a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if his or her blood alcohol content is .08% or higher. This applies to the use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, or even prescription drugs. A driver who drives drunk is considered negligent; he or she chooses to put other drivers at risk.
The bottom line is intoxication by any means can cause accidents and severe personal injuries. Motorists and pedestrians injured by intoxicated drivers have legal rights against the negligent driver and oftentimes the establishment that served the drunk driver the alcohol.
A drunk-driving accident can cause emotional trauma to you. If you are a victim of a drunk driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will aggressively pursue compensation for your injuries.
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A 53-year old San Bernardino man who was struck by a vehicle in Colton died from his injuries.
The man was out for a walk when he was hit by a pickup truck. He was not in a crosswalk when the truck hit him.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” In addition, “A driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
The police department is investigating the accident to determine what happened. If a loved one is killed by a negligent driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate to determine if you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported an accident where a 56-year old Hesperia man lost control of his vehicle and crashed through a chain-link fence and then a tree.
For unknown reasons, the vehicle began to veer to the right and then crossed both lanes of traffic before it crashed. Reports indicate that he was not wearing his seat belt and sustained major injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The accident is under investigation but it appears alcohol may have played a part in this fatal accident. No one else was injured.
If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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Three people were hit recently by a driver who was falling asleep behind the wheel.
According to a news report, two cyclists and a jogger were struck by a vehicle as they crossed in a marked crosswalk in Rancho Cucamonga. The female cyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries; she had to undergo emergency surgery. Her husband, the other cyclist, was not hurt. The jogger suffered multiple leg fractures and was also taken to a local hospital.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” In addition, “A driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
The accident is under investigation. If the driver is determined to be at fault for the two injured people, she may be held liable for their injuries and be responsible for compensation to cover their medical expenses and other accident-related expenses. If you are injured in an accident because of the negligence of another person, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will fight for your rights and make sure you are compensated accordingly.
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California Highway Patrol officers investigating a fatal accident on Interstate 15 in Hesperia in the early morning hours almost got run over by a 23-year old suspected drunken driver.
The 23-year old man was arrested and booked for investigation of drunken driving after he drove through an accident scene that the officers had put cones and flares around; he was released after promising to appear at a court hearing later on.
The earlier accident involved a 35-year old man who was killed when he attempted to change lanes at a high speed and crashed into a big-rig; alcohol is believed to be a factor in his death.
The accident is under investigation to determine who was at fault. If you are injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will fight to protect your rights because he or she has your best interests in mind.
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A 54-year old Yucca Valley woman trying to cross a road in the evening hours was killed.
The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office reported that at least two vehicles, possibly three, struck her before she was killed. In addition, they stated that not only was she walking along a dark stretch of the highway, but she was also wearing dark-colored clothing.
The first vehicle to hit her was driven by a 71-year old man who told investigators that she just walked out in front of his SUV. In a second vehicle, a 39-year old man reported that he did not see the victim and ran over her. Witnesses reported that a third vehicle hit her, but the car continued on without stopping. This has not been confirmed as yet.
She was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. If you lose a family member because of someone else’s actions, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to make sure you receive appropriate compensation from the at-fault party.
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