California Injury Blog

Published on: December 14, 2011

Bicyclist Killed in Lake Forest Hit-and-Run Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 47-year-old bicyclist was killed in an Orange County car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver, the night of December 13, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Serrano Road and Ridge Route in Lake Forest. Police say the male bicyclist was hit by a white van. The hit-and-run vehicle was last seen leaving the crash northbound on Serrano Road. The bicyclist was transported to a nearby hospital with massive head injuries. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Anyone with information about this fatal hit-and-run accident is asked to contact investigators at 855-847-6227.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased hit-and-run car accident victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: December 13, 2011

Costa Mesa Car Accident Causes Injuries

By Brian Chase

At least two people were injured in a Costa Mesa car accident, which involved three vehicles, near Orange Coast College. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred the afternoon of December 12, 2011 close to the intersection of Fairview Road and Merrimac Way. After the initial collision, one of the vehicles struck a speed limit sign on the side of the roadway, before crashing into a telephone pole. Officials say the three-car accident, involving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck, a Honda Pilot SUV and a station wagon, injured three people two of whom were transported to a local trauma center. Police are still trying to determine if slick roadways may have contributed to the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to everyone who was injured in this crash. I wish the two victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Published on: December 12, 2011

Grandmother and Grandson Killed in San Diego DUI Collision

By Brian Chase

Celia Torres, 73, and her grandson, David Gonzalez, 16, were killed in a San Diego car accident, which police report, involved a drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal DUI collision occurred on state Route 125 outside of Fletcher Hills, the night of December 9, 2011. Officials say Celia Torres was traveling at approximately five miles per hour in heavy traffic when a truck slammed into the back of her Nissan Pathfinder. The collision set off a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles and resulted in two vehicles becoming engulfed in flames.

Celia Torres and David Gonzalez were trapped inside the Nissan Pathfinder and “burned to death within a minute.” The driver of the truck, Justin Foulds, 39, of Lemon Grove, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter. Foulds told officials that he had just attended an office Christmas party.
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Published on: December 9, 2011

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Escondido Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries in an Escondido car accident after he was hit by a vehicle that was making a turn. According to a news report in The North County Times, the injury crash occurred the morning of December 9, 2011, at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Ash Street. Police say the motorcyclist was traveling west on Lincoln when it collided with a pickup truck attempting a left turn. The rider was transported to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition. Anyone who has more information about this collision is asked to contact police at 760-839-4966.

My thoughts and prayers are with this motorcyclist who has apparently suffered major, possibly life-threatening injuries, in this crash. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Published on: December 8, 2011

Couple Injured in San Diego DUI Collision

By Brian Chase

Stuart Lessig and his wife, Elizabeth, both 24, of Fallbrook, were seriously injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials say, involved a drunk driver, the evening of December 7, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury motorcycle crash occurred at the intersection of South Mission Road and Almond Street in Fallbrook. Police say Stuart Lessig was driving his 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle in the southbound lane of on South Mission Road when he was hit by a Mazda B2300 pickup truck driven by 57-year-old Randall Arnold. Officials say Arnold made a left turn in front of Lessig’s motorcycle. Lessig and his wife were thrown onto the roadway and sustained major injuries. Arnold suffered minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

My heart goes out to this young couple that has suffered serious injuries in this motorcycle accident. I wish them both the very best for a quick and complete recovery.
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Published on: December 7, 2011

Worker Injured in Fall at Newport Beach City Hall Construction Site

By Brian Chase

A construction worker suffered serious job injuries after falling at the site of Newport Beach’s future city hall building. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the construction accident occurred the morning of December 6, 2011 in the 1100 block of Avocado Avenue. Officials say the male worker fell about 30 feet and was taken to a regional trauma center for treatment. The worker was said to have been in “stable” condition when he was transported to the hospital. Cal-OSHA is expected to investigate this incident. Details about how the worker fell were not released.

My thoughts and prayers are with this injured construction worker and his family. I wish him the very best for a quick and full recovery from whatever injuries he has sustained.
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Published on: December 6, 2011

Boy Injured in San Diego Bicycle Accident

By Brian Chase

A 6-year-old boy was injured in a San Diego car accident after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of L Street at 25th Street in Sherman Heights, the afternoon of December 4, 2011. Officials say the young bicyclist turned at the intersection when a Honda Civic, driven by a 40-year-old man, hit him. The boy, who was reportedly not wearing a helmet, suffered non-life-threatening head injuries and was hospitalized. It is not clear if the 40-year-old male driver will be cited for the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the 6-year-old victim of this San Diego accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.
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Published on: December 5, 2011

Critical Injuries in West Hollywood Police Car Crash

By Brian Chase

A man and woman were severely injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a sheriff’s department patrol car struck their vehicle at a street intersection. According to a City News Service article, the collision occurred near La Brea and Hawthorne avenues in West Hollywood, during the early morning hours of December 3, 2011. A video news crew reports that the sheriff’s sergeant went through a red light while responding to a call and crashed into the victims’ vehicle. The man and woman in the car were critically injured, while the officer sustained relatively minor injuries. It is not clear if the patrol car had its emergency lights on at the time of the accident. An investigation is ongoing.
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Published on: December 2, 2011

California Truck Accidents May Be Reduced With New Measure

By Brian Chase

The US government recently reported plans to increase truck driver’s wages iin a new effort to reduce fatalities due to common truck accident causes. A road safety remuneration tribunal will be set forth July of next year.

Truck accidents cost the economy 2.7 billion dollars last year. Studies have shown that lower rates for paying truck drivers have caused an increase in risk-taking behavior.
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Published on: December 2, 2011

Pedestrian Killed in Anaheim Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Denley Angeles, 18, was killed in an Anaheim car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway to catch a bus. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the morning of December 1, 2011 at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue. Police say Angeles had just gotten off a bus and was trying to cross the street to catch another bus when a Toyota Camry hit her. Investigators are still looking into who had the right of way at the time. No citations or arrests have been reported. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Denley Angeles for their tragic, heartbreaking and untimely loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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