A 56-year old man crossing an Ontario Street recently was killed after being hit by an SUV.
A news report indicates that the man, who had been driving a big-rig, stopped, parked his truck and attempted to cross the street at an intersection with a two-way stop sign when the accident happened.
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.” It continues with, “The 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 56-year old man was taken to a local hospital where he died several days later. The accident is under investigation to determine why this man was struck and killed. If it is determined that the driver did not stop at the stop sign or failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian, he or she can be held liable for the man’s wrongful death.
If you are injured or a family member is killed because of a driver’s negligence, you should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will make sure the negligent party is held responsible
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A trucker involved in a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 15 last year will begin a nine-month jail sentence this month after pleading guilty to four misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The accident took place when an SUV with a family of four was stuck between two tractor-trailer trucks in stop-and-go traffic. The crash caused one of the trucks and the SUV to be engulfed in flames, killing the entire family.
The trucker said the crash happened so quickly; he had no time to do anything to avoid it due to the freeway construction all around him. He stated that he was not on his cell phone and he was not on drugs. He suffered burns to his hands, arm and face while trying to save one of the passengers of the SUV.
If a family member is killed in an accident as a result of a negligent driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation for your loss and expenses.
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Highway 395 in Hesperia was the scene of a hit-and-run accident the other day.
A pickup truck struck an SUV causing it to crash into a pole. The impact killed the female driver and one of the passengers. A 7-year old boy, the second passenger, suffered minor to moderate injuries. He was taken by air to a nearby hospital. One of the women killed was the boy’s mother. The pickup driver fled the scene.
California Vehicle Code Sections 20001 and 20002 state, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, or in the death of a person, shall immediately sotp the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
A witness to the accident followed the hit-and-run driver and then phoned police with the information. Officials caught up with the hit-and-run suspect. The Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident.
If you are accused of a hit-and-run accident that caused the death of another, you could be facing a felony criminal charge. Contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in hit-and-run cases – one who will investigate the case and discuss your legal options with you.
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Highway 330 in Lake Arrowhead was a nightmare during rush hour traffic the other morning when a vehicle collided with a big-rig and closed the road for more than five hours.
A 67-year old woman was heading down the road in her SUV when, instead of following the right-hand curve ahead of her, she continued driving straight, crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into the front bumper of a big-rig truck. The impact caused her vehicle to spin around and land facing upright against a hillside. In addition, the impact broke the big-rig’s front wheel and axle, causing it to jackknife and rupture the fuel tank – spilling about 30 gallons of fuel on the road.
The woman was trapped inside her vehicle; it took workers almost an hour to get her out. She was then taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries. The 29-year old big-rig driver suffered minor injuries; he, too, was taken to a nearby hospital.
If you are injured in an accident, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is dedicated to holding those who negligently harm others responsible for their actions. The right representation makes all the difference in case results.
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It is unknown why an SUV with two men traveling on the northbound side of Interstate 15 in San Bernardino crashed into the center divider the other morning.
After the vehicle came to a stop, another SUV crashed into the back end of the first SUV; the impact caused both vehicles to go over the side of the freeway and burst into flames. Firefighters found the dead bodies of both men in the first SUV.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident to happen – why the first SUV crashed into the center divider and why the second SUV did not stop in time to avoid crashing. Without this information, they cannot determine who was at fault in the end.
If your loved one is killed in an accident, it would be wise for you to contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can determine if you should file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party and receive compensation for your loss and expenses incurred.
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A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department veteran officer was killed while riding his bicycle on an Irvine road the other day. Although he was part of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, he lived in Irvine.
The detective was struck by an SUV and taken to a nearby hospital where he died from injuries he sustained. The 35-year old SUV driver and her infant child were not hurt.
Officers are investigating the accident to determine what happened; it is not clear which lanes either vehicle were in. In addition, they do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor – no arrests were made.
If you are on a bicycle and are injured by another vehicle, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will protect your rights.
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A woman and her young daughter were in an SUV traveling on the southbound 15 Freeway in Rancho Cucamonga when she lost control of the vehicle causing it to flip several times and roll down an embankment off the freeway.
California Highway Patrol, who responded to the accident, believe the incident was caused by a tire blow out. Officers gained access to the passengers trapped inside by using a cable.
The two suffered moderate injuries. They were taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
If the tire is determined to be faulty or have a defect, the owner of the vehicle may be able to file a lawsuit against the tire manufacturer. I hope the woman contacts an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to discuss options on how to proceed.
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What was supposed to be a fun three-day church mountain retreat for over 20 students from Pasadena turned into a nightmare for the group. The bus carrying the students and heading home, collided with an SUV, causing the bus to crash into a power pole and end up in a snowy ravine. The impact caused the seats to come loose and send all the passengers to the front of the bus. Some students were trapped under other students or under the loose seats. The SUV was driven by an off-duty San Bernardino County fireman.
It took rescue crews hours to free the passengers. The crash killed the 61-year old bus driver and sent the 23 passengers to local hospitals for treatment by ambulance and helicopters – ten were critically injured - two underwent emergency surgery. The others sustained minor to moderate injuries.
The CHP plans on investigating and reconstructing the accident to determine what happened. There was snow on the ground, but the road was clear. It was also determined that the bus may not have had seat belts.
One of the passengers, a 12-year old girl, is unconscious and in extremely critical condition.
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Even though California is known for its beautiful weather, there are still elevations, especially mountain cities that get snow and ice.
On a day, not too long ago, two people were killed and two critically injured when the driver, a 45-year old Sugarloaf woman, of an SUV lost control on an icy part of Highway 38 near Big Bear City. The SUV spun around and landed on its side, slamming the roof into a tree on the shoulder of the highway.
There was a man riding in the front passenger seat and two passengers in the back seat. The driver and the passenger in the front died at the scene. The two back-seat passengers were critically injured and taken to Loma Linda Medical Center for treatment.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident.
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A man, 69-year old man, charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed a 3-year old girl, in 2008, pleaded no contest in Pomona Superior Court. The little girl was walking with her 5-year old sister and father near a school in Diamond Bar when the incident occurred. The man’s Pathfinder went over the curb and struck the little girl; she died 24 hours later.
A sergeant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department said the man was dropping off his children at the school when he lost control of his SUV.
The judge sentenced the man to 3 years of probation and 400 hours of community service at a local hospital. He is also ordered to pay an unknown amount of restitution to the family of this little girl.
My condolences go out to the family and friends of this little girl.
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