Archive for April, 2010

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Apr

Truck accident keeps traffic backed up on California highway

April 29, 2010

An accident along California Highway 99 in Visalia cause several backups and sent seven people to the hospital, according to CBS47.

A tractor-trailer collided with wooden planks in the road and caused a diesel spill in the right lane, which closed the California highway. California Highway Patrol said a distracted driver crashed into backed-up traffic.

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What concerns do you have about tractor-trailers on California highways? Do you get nervous driving next to them?

If you or someone you know has been injured in a California truck accident, call the California truck accident lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group.

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Apr

Two injured in Palm Desert car crash

KPSP reports that two people were injured in a Palm Desert car crash.

Palm Desert firefighters responded to the area of Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue to find a two-car collision where two people were injured.

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When do you think Palm Desert traffic is busiest or the most dangerous to drive in? Do you avoid certain Palm Desert streets minimize your chances of being in an accident? What parts of Palm Desert have the least amount of traffic?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Palm Desert auto accident, the California auto accident lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Apr

Man, 4 children die after California auto accident

April 14, 2010

A man driving a Mazda pickup truck southbound on California Highway 14 swerved and struck the center divider, causing his vehicle to overturn which resulted in five deaths.

According to an article from The Mountain Enterprise, another man driving a 1996 Nissan Altima southbound with five passengers was unable to avoid colliding with the pickup truck, and a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban collided with the rear of the Nissan Altima, killing four children in the backseat of the Nissan.

The article says it is unknown if the four children were properly restrained with seatbelts.

What places in California are safer to drive than others? What safety concerns do you have on California interstates?

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If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident in California, the California auto accident lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help you.

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Apr

Man sentenced for killing college student while under the influence

April 8, 2010

A 56-year-old California man was sentenced to 35 years to life late last week for killing a college student while driving under the influence. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated.

According to an article from The Daily Pilot, the 56-year-old, who caused the California drunk driving accident, was driving his Ford SUV at 61 mph and didn’t try to stop, slow down or avoid the Mercury driven by the student, who was stopped at a red left-turn light.

The article says that a blood test showed the 56-year-old was under the influence of methamphetamine, marijuana, muscle relaxers and pain killers at the time of the crash.

What do you think about the DUI laws in California?

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If you or someone you know was the victim of a drunk driving accident, the California drunk driving accident lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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