California Injury Blog

Published on: February 16, 2017

Woman Killed in Huntington Beach Pedestrian Accident

By Brian Chase

A 46-year-old woman was killed in a Huntington Beach pedestrian accident after a car struck her. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Newland Street the night of February 14, 2017. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that the woman was struck by a Toyota Sienna minivan. She was transported to an area trauma center when she was pronounced dead. Continue reading →

Published on: February 14, 2017

Child Killed in Fullerton Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother suffered critical injuries in a Fullerton car accident, which officials say, involved three vehicles. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred the afternoon of February 13, 2017 at the intersection of Kimberly and Acacia avenues. Police said a 2001 Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on Kimberly Avenue through the Acacia intersection when it was broadsided on the passenger side by a 2004 Nissan Altima.

Ongoing Investigation

The impact of the collision caused the Nissan and the Hyundai to spin and strike a 2013 Toyota Tundra, which was at a stop sign at the intersection. The girl and her mother were in the back seat of the Hyundai. The girl was in a car seat. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital while her mother underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition. The driver of the Hyundai and another passenger were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured. No arrests or citations were reported. The fatal accident is still under investigation.

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Published on: February 6, 2017

Pit Bulls Attack Elderly Man in Lincoln Heights

By Brian Chase

Two pit bulls are being held by the Los Angeles Animal Services Department after they attacked an elderly man and killed his dog in Lincoln Heights the afternoon of February 2, 2017. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the pit bulls first killed the man’s small dog, a Pomeranian, and then attacked 76-year-old Valentin Herrera, pushing him to the ground. Herrera’s grandson said he is in the hospital with injuries to his arm and head and is expected to recover after surgery.

Horrific Dog Attack

Christian Flores, the grandson, said his grandfather is diabetic and has dementia. The dogs came through an open gate and attacked the man and his dog, he said. Animal control officials questioned the dog’s owner and took away the two pit bulls. The dogs were taken to an animal shelter where they will be quarantined for 10 days until their fate is determined in a hearing.

Flores said he didn’t believe the dogs should be blamed. But he did say the owner was at fault for how he raised them. Neighbors also told CBS that the dogs have frightened other people before. Animal control officers are also still checking into whether neighbors have registered any previous complaints about these dogs.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Valentin Herrera. We wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Continue reading →

Published on: February 3, 2017

Motorcyclist Killed in Placentia Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Nicholas Scott Truex, 28, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Placentia after a vehicle struck him at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred the evening of February 1, 2016. Truex was riding his motorcycle east on Chapman Avenue just past Placentia Avenue when he collided with a truck that was attempting to make a left turn onto Murray Street. Truex was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered relatively minor injuries, officials said. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a part. Anyone with information is asked to call 714-993-8157.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Nicholas Scott Truex for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Continue reading →

Published on: January 30, 2017

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Laguna Niguel Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 56-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries in a Laguna Niguel pedestrian accident after he was hit by one of two cars that collided at a street intersection. The accident also involved a suspected drunk driver, officials said. The Orange County Register reports that the incident occurred the evening of January 25, 2017 when the pedestrian was walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Alicia Parkway and Niguel road.

Police say two vehicles, a Mercedes and a BMW, collided at the intersection. One of the vehicles (it is not clear which one) struck the man. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The driver of the BMW, 34-year-old Jamie Mulford, was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony DUI resulting in injuries. Officials are still investigating the incident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the injured victim of this pedestrian accident. We wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Continue reading →

Published on: January 26, 2017

Man Killed in Irvine Motorcycle Accident

By Brian Chase

A 22-year-old man identified as Ryan Quay was killed in a motorcycle accident in Irvine at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the crash was reported the evening of January 24, 2017 at the intersection of Jeronimo Road and Alton Parkway. Firefighters found Quay unresponsive and attempted to resuscitate him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterward. The driver of the car was not injured and remained and the scene to cooperate with the police. No arrests or citations were reported. Officials are still looking into what caused the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Irvine police at 949-724-7024.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of Ryan Quay for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Continue reading →

Published on: January 23, 2017

Four Critically Injured in Hit and Run Crash Near USC Campus

By Brian Chase

Four people suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run crash near USC’s campus in South Los Angeles. According to a City News Service report, the two-vehicle crash occurred a little after midnight on January 20, 2017 on Jefferson Boulevard near Orchard Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling west on Jefferson when they collided. One driver lost control and hit and tree while the other also lost control and hit several parked cars before coming to a stop.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the tree fled on foot. He is wanted by police on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. The four occupants of the other vehicle were also transported to the hospital in critical condition. Police are still looking into why the two vehicles collided. It is not known whether anyone in either of the vehicles was a USC student.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims. We wish them the very best for a quick and full recovery. Continue reading →

Published on: January 18, 2017

Bicyclist Killed in Stanton Hit-and-Run Crash

By Brian Chase

A man was killed in a bicycle accident in Stanton after a vehicle struck him at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Beach Boulevard early morning on January 18, 2017. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived at the scene. The victim was transported to an area trauma center where he died shortly afterward.

A little later, Garden Grove police made a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of the suspected hit-and-run vehicle. The driver was detained and questioned, but not arrested. Officials said the investigation is ongoing to determine if they have the “right guy.” Investigators are also not sure yet if the bicyclist was using the crosswalk or if the driver might have run the red light.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of the deceased victim for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Continue reading →

Published on: January 16, 2017

4-year-old Boy Killed in Irvine Pedestrian Accident

By Brian Chase

A 4-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident in Irvine Saturday night. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Zhiyu Too was crossing the intersection at Lake Forest drive and Romano on his scooter when he was hit by a vehicle that was traveling on Lake Forest. The boy was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The boy’s parents were with him when he was struck. Additional details about the vehicle or the driver were not available. The investigation is ongoing.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members of this little boy for their heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Continue reading →

Published on: January 12, 2017

Worker Injured in Costa Mesa Construction Accident

By Brian Chase

A worker was injured in a construction accident in Costa Mesa after he took a fall at a worksite. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred the morning of January 10, 2017. Firefighters were called to 580 Anton Blvd. after a man reportedly fell about 10 feet from the third floor of a building where he was working.

Fire officials said the worker, a man in his 30s, was unable to move or get up. “He was conscious, but had to be rescued,” officials said. Firefighters laid the man inside a basket and hoisted him up and out of the construction site with a mechanism of ropes and an aerial ladder. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the worker who has apparently suffered traumatic injuries in this construction accident. We wish him the very best for a quick and full recovery. Continue reading →