Jose Cuevas, 39, was killed in a Los Angeles car crash, which officials say, may have involved street racing. According to news report on KABC and CBS Los Angeles, the fatal collision occurred in the 200 block of West Manchester Avenue the night of April 30, 2013. Police say the…
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Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Get Your Vehicle Ready for that Road Trip
This is the first 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 a wonderful time to take long trips with family members and friends. But,…
Chinese Tourist Killed in Anaheim Pedestrian Accident
Wei Lan Shi, 57, was killed in an Anaheim pedestrian accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a major roadway. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal collision occurred the night of April 26, 2013. Police say Shi was walking across the…
New Distracted Driver Guidelines: Will They Prevent Texting while Driving?
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released new guidelines that discourage automakers from installing any devices that allow drivers to enter text for Internet browsing or text messaging. According to Detroit News and other media reports, the new guidelines also recommend disallowing any in-car devices that display Web page content,…
Newport Beach Car Crash Fatally Injures Elderly Pedestrian
Thuy Nguyen, 85, was killed in a pedestrian collision in Newport Beach after a pickup truck struck him. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal collision occurred the night of April 19, 2013 on the southbound off ramp of the 73 toll road at MacArthur Boulevard. Nguyen was struck…
Bill Would Ban Hands-Free Texting for Teen Drivers
Drivers under the age of 18 would be banned from texting while driving even if they use hands-free devices, under a cleanup bill approved by the state Senate. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the California Association of Highway Patrolmen said a bill passed last year did…
Three Injured in Santa Ana after SUV Crashes into Restaurant
A family of three suffered injuries in a Santa Ana car accident after an SUV went out of control and crashed into a fast food restaurant. CBS Los Angeles reports that the injury crash occurred the afternoon of April 17, 2013 at Big K’s Burgers at 1320 W. First St.…
Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Orange County Hit and Run Driver
Shawn Keith, 34, was killed in a hit-and-run crash after a vehicle struck him as he was walking across the street. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the night of April 17, 2013 in the 14100 block of Springdale Street in…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Riverside County Hit-and-Run Crash
A female pedestrian in her early 50s suffered major injuries after she was struck by a vehicle, which left the scene. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the hit-and-run crash occurred on April 8, 2013. California Highway Patrol officials say the woman was walking southbound on the shoulder…
Orange County Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Critically Injured
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in an Orange County motorcycle crash after being struck by a pickup truck near an intersection in Stanton. The Orange County Register reports that the major injury collision occurred near the intersection of Katella and Western avenues the evening of April 5, 2013. The…