The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released the top 10 cities where mail carriers are most often the victims of dog attacks. Once again, Los Angeles has earned the dubious distinction of leading the pack when it comes to the most dog attacks on mail carriers. San Francisco was number four…
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Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue
This is the fourth in a series of five articles that will focus on traveling safely during the summer. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Before hitting the roadways this summer, it is critical that drivers take a few minutes to…
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer
This is the third in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Summer vacation for many is a time to relax and rejuvenate. However, it is also…
Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident
Hang Vu, 60, died from injuries she sustained in a Westminster car crash after a vehicle struck her at the parking lot of a supermarket. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the morning of May 13, 2013 in the parking lot of the A Dong…
Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident
Two people suffered injuries in a Fullerton car crash after two Toyota sedans collided head-on at a street intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision occurred the morning of May 10, 2013 at the intersection of Bastanchury Road and Morelia Avenue. Fire officials say both drivers were…
Santa Ana Motorcycle Accident Causes Injuries
A motorcyclist was injured in a Santa Ana car crash that involved six other vehicles, The Orange County Register reports. California Highway Patrol officials say that the incident occurred early morning on May 10, 2013 on the 55 Freeway north of the Dyer Road off-ramp. As cars in the left…
Toddler Dies in Swimming Pool Accident
Justin Vargas-Smith, 3, died after a backyard swimming pool accident at a relative’s home. According to a news report in The Tribune News. Justin was playing near the above ground pool at a residence in the 100 block of Vine Street on May 4, 2013 when he fell in. Police…
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Summer Can Be a Deadly Time for Distracted Drivers
This is the second in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1 Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Summer is just around the corner and for most American families that usually means long…
Woman Killed in Mission Viejo Car Crash
Ana Martinez, 36, was killed in a Mission Viejo car crash, which officials say involved a wrong-way driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal crash occurred along Santa Margarita Parkway near Los Alisos Boulevard the night of May 7, 2013. Police say the woman…
Motorcyclist Killed in Arcadia Hit and Run Crash
A motorcyclist was fatally injured in an Arcadia car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal crash occurred the night of May 7, 2013 in the 200 block of West Foothill Boulevard. Police say the motorcycle…