Car Accident

Published on: October 13, 2010

Look Out for Anaheim Speed Traps!

By Brian Chase

Nothing wrecks a good day like a speeding ticket. Fortunately you can reduce your chances of receiving a ticket by practicing safe driving and avoiding Anaheim speed traps. With a city population of 352,643, Anaheim places number 10 as the most populated city in California. Streets are often times congested which could lead to car accidents in Anaheim. With the number of attractions such as Disneyland, Anaheim Stadium, the Honda Center, the Anaheim Convention Center and the large residential population, it is no wonder why the city requires an active police force. If you live in or are visiting Anaheim, be aware of the following speed traps. Police officers often patrol these areas to ensure our safety and catch speeding vehicles.
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Published on: October 9, 2010

Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run car accident in Los Angeles the morning of October 2, 2010. According to news reports, the fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Chamberlain Street in Pacoima, when a 2007 Saturn struck the boy, who was riding a bicycle. The driver of the Saturn, later identified as 26-year-old Shawn Fields, initially drove away from the scene, but was later arrested with the help of eyewitnesses. Fields is facing drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run charges.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everybody who knew and loved this young man for their untimely and devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: October 6, 2010

Fresno Car Accident Injures Four

By Brian Chase

Four people were injured in a Fresno car accident after two vehicles collided head-on. CBS 47 reports the injury crash occurred the night of October 3, 2010 on Jensen Avenue near Dickenson Avenue in Fresno County. Police officials say a Mercury Sable was traveling east on Jensen when the driver of a Honda Accord crossed into opposing traffic lanes and crashed head-on into the Sable. The driver of the Honda sustained moderate injuries as did two passengers in the Sable. The female driver of the Sable suffered minor injuries, but was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Police investigators found beer cans scattered at the scene, but have not determined which vehicle they were from.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Fresno car accident. I wish them all a complete and speedy recovery.
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Published on: September 30, 2010

Man Critically Injured in Orange County Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 38-year-old Huntington Beach man was critically injured in an Orange County car accident after his pickup truck was hit by another vehicle that was making a left turn at an intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the major injury collision occurred the evening of September 28, 2010 at the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Palm Avenue in Huntington Beach. A BMW was making a left turn from Palm onto Goldenwest when it struck the Ford pickup. The truck then rolled due to the impact and its driver was ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The other driver complained of pain. An investigation is ongoing.
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Published on: September 29, 2010

Orange County Car Accident Proves Fatal

By Brian Chase

Francisco Cinto, 40, was killed in an Orange County car accident after his disabled car was rear-ended by an SUV on the 5 Freeway. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Cinto’s Toyota Corolla was stopped in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Alicia Parkway, the night of September 27, 2010. Cinto had the hazard lights on, but was rear-ended by a 2007 Chevy Tahoe driven by a 21-year-old man. California Highway Patrol officials say the Tahoe struck the Corolla while travelling at about 70 mph. Cinto was in the car and was found dead when firefighters arrived. The driver of the SUV sustained moderate injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Francisco Cinto. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: September 28, 2010

Eight-year-old Boy Killed in Fresno Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Jason Cuellar, 8, was killed in a Fresno car accident after a vehicle in which he was a passenger was struck by a driver who police say ran a red light at an intersection. According to a CBS news report, the fatal crash occurred the evening of September 26, 2010, when an SUV traveling on Shepherd Avenue ran a red light at Champlain Drive and crashed into a Honda Civic. The Honda then struck a Volkswagen, which was waiting to make a left turn at the intersection.

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Published on: September 27, 2010

DUI Collision in Tulare County Kills Two

By Brian Chase

Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a car accident, which officials say, was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Fresno Bee, the fatal car crash occurred the night of September 24, 2010 on Road 208 near Terra Bella. California Highway Patrol officials say 23-year-old Adrian Ramos drove through a stop sign at Avenue 96 and collided with a westbound car driven by 69-year-old Manuel Valencia. Two people in Valencia’s car were killed. Ramos, Valencia and a passenger in Valencia’s car identified as 49-year-old Juan Hernadez, were hospitalized with serious injuries. Ramos was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

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Published on: September 24, 2010

DUI Collision in San Francisco Area Proves Fatal

By Brian Chase

Roshan Rahbari, a recent high school graduate, was killed in a San Francisco area car accident, which officials say, was caused by a drunk driver. According to an NBC News report, the fatal crash occurred early morning on September 21, 2010, when a Ford Explorer driven by 18-year-old Mitchell Pennings went out of control along the Almaden Expressway near O’Grady Drive in San Jose. The vehicle then crashed into a light pole and burst into flames. Rahbari was trapped in the burning SUV and died at the scene. Pennings fled the scene, but was apprehended shortly afterward. Pennings has been booked on suspicion of felony drunk driving, fleeing the scene of a crash and vehicular manslaughter.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Roshan Rahbari for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Apparently, those who were with Pennings hours before the crash said he had been drinking and that they had tried to take away his car keys. Tragic! This crash could definitely have been avoided. A young life has been unnecessarily lost. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: September 23, 2010

Orange County Car Accident Injures Three

By Brian Chase

Three people were injured in an Orange County, California car accident, which officials say was caused by a 22-year-old U.S. Marine driving under the influence and also running a red light. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Colin Newman was driving a Volkswagen Jetta the night of September 20, 2010, when he exited the 5 Freeway at Avery Parkway in Mission Viejo and went through a red light. The Jetta crashed into a Honda Element, which in turn collided with a Chevy Cobalt. Thee people were trapped inside the Element and taken to the hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. One person in the Cobalt complained of pain. Newman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone injured in this Orange County car accident. I wish them all a quick and complete recovery.
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Published on: September 23, 2010

Busy Huntington Beach Intersections Threaten Residents

By Brian Chase

Congested intersections are a major cause of Huntington Beach car accidents, and it comes as no surprise that Huntington Beach has four of the top twenty five busiest intersections in Orange County, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority. With swarms of people trying to get to the beach, or just take in the sights and sounds of surf city, the streets have become packed with cars and pedestrians.

All intersections on the list were associated with Beach Boulevard, one of the main streets of Huntington Beach. Beach Boulevard is a direct route to the Beach, and is popular amongst residents and tourists. If you regularly drive on Beach Boulevard, take heed when approaching the following intersections.
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