Archive for the ‘ Auto Accidents ’ Category

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Feb

Coachella Valley Law Enforement Targets Speeding Truckers

February 2, 2012

Truckers along I-10 will be under heavy scrutiny for the next few days as law enforcement in the area cracks down on moving violations made by commercial vehicles in the Coachella Valley. Reports by KESQ News, the Desert Hills Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility and other law enforcement agencies will be targeting speeding truck drivers in areas with high instances of accidents in an effort to curb the growing number of collisions involving commercial vehicles.

The Coachella valley area saw a dramatic rise in the number of commercial vehicle collisions this past year. Statistics show that 152 accidents involving large trucks happened in the area last year alone. That number is up from 120 the year before. Data also indicates that five people died, dozens of others were injured, and thousands of dollars worth of man-hours and materials as a result of commercial vehicle collisions.

Officers will be using a saturation patrol method, as well as the latest in speed-clocking technology to watch for and stop speeding truckers. This method has proven effective in the past at reducing speed and accidents on highways across the country.

The California truck accident attorneys with the Walter Clark Legal Group understand the dangers that these large speeding trucks can pose to other vehicles on the road. If you have been injured in a truck accident at no fault of your own, visit our website to learn more about how we help accident victims.

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Jan

DUI Checkpoints Scheduled For Rancho Mirage Friday Night

January 19, 2012

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will not say where, but have confirmed that they will be conducting DUI checkpoints across the city Friday night. An article released by The Desert Sun says that the operation will happen between 8:00 PM tomorrow night and 3:00 AM Saturday morning.

Sgt. Dave Adams, spokesman for the Department, added that in addition to looking for intoxicated drivers, Deputies would also be checking licenses to ensure they are valid.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (CDMV) says that there has been a steady increase in the number of DUI offenses the state has seen in the last five years. There was a 13.5% increase in the number of DUI charges and a 8.3% increase in the number of DUI-related accidents between the years of 2002 and 2007. In that final year, it is estimated that drunk drivers in the state of California alone killed more than 2,200 people. That is more than double the number of casualties US troops saw in the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.

Due to the growing problem, the CDMV advises those injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers to pursue civil cases against offenders in order to receive compensation for multiple reasons.

The Victorville Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers with the Walter Clark Legal Group have decades of experience handling cases for victims of DUI accidents that were hurt at no fault of their own. If you’ve been hurt in a similar accident, contact Walter Clark for a free consultation of your case.

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Jan

Pedestrian Accidents Prompt Californians To Examine Crosswalk Safety

January 5, 2012

A man was killed Thursday morning in Palm Springs, California, after being hit by a meat truck while crossing the street in a crosswalk. According to KPSP 2 News, the accident occurred at around 8:04 AM at the corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Racquet Club Road.

A spokesperson for the Palm Springs police department, Sergeant Paul Abshire, stated that an Isuzu delivery truck was driving southbound along North Palm Canyon Drive and struck the man who was crossing the street. Police arrived at the scene and found the victim in the middle of the road with severe injuries. He was then transported to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

Arguments on both sides of the debate have been heard on local and state levels as to whether or not to install lights at California crosswalks. The public was made aware of the problem after a string of incidents involving young people across the state being struck by vehicles at crosswalks. Most recently, a 16-year-old female Arcadia, California, high school student was killed after being hit in a crosswalk on her way to school.

The California personal injury lawyers with the Water Clark Legal Group would like to remind motorists to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. It is also important for pedestrians to remember to always use crosswalks and wait for your signals to cross. Being mindful of your surroundings is vital to keeping you and others around you safe.

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Dec

California Highway Patrol DUI Checkpoint Nets Five Arrests

December 15, 2011

Officials with the California Highway Patrol were happy to announce that a DUI checkpoint set up last Saturday night netted five arrests. According to KPSP 2 News, the checkpoint operated from 9:00 PM Saturday, December 10 to 1:00 AM Sunday, December 11 on the 86 Expressway near Dillon Road in Coachella, California.

California Highway Patrol Spokesman Officer Joe Zagorski stated 556 vehicles were stopped over the four-hour period with 10 drivers being tested for possibly being under the influence of alcohol. Of those 10, five were arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The drivers–all of who were men between the ages of 18 and 48–were booked into the Indio jail.

Officer Zagorski said for being one of their first operations for the holiday season, they consider it to be very successful. Officials also would like to remind motorists to select a designated driver before heading out to any holiday events or activities.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in the state of California this year have been alcohol related.

The California Drunk Driving Victim Attorneys with the Walter Clark Legal Group have decades of experience working with victims who were hurt in drunk driving accidents caused at no fault of their own. If a drunken driver has injured you, contact us today for a free initial consultation of your case.

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Dec

San Diego Man Killed In I-10 Crash Outside Palm Springs

December 8, 2011

A San Diego, California, man died last Thursday after being involved in a single vehicle car crash near North Palm Springs. According to Sign On San Diego, the accident occurred along Whitewater Canyon Road at around 10:15 AM, near the San Gorgonio Pass Windmill Farm.

Authorities with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the man was driving east along Interstate-10, when for an unknown reason he began to veer off the road. The driver over-corrected once he realized he had gone off the highway, which caused the vehicle to rollover before screeching to a halt. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office and CHP confirmed that the victim died at the scene. The crash is still under investigation by the CHP.

New statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that larger vehicles with higher suspension systems, such as SUV’s and trucks, are more likely to rollover in the event of an accident. Also, more passengers–meaning more weight–can be a contributing factor to a rollover accident as well. The most disturbing finding the agency uncovered, though, was that 75 percent of all rollover fatalities were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

The California Auto Accident Attorneys with the Walter Clark Legal Group understand the needs of car accident victims. To learn more about steps to take after an auto accident, watch this online video.

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Dec

One Killed, Another Critically Injured In I-10 Car Crash

December 1, 2011

An accident Thursday morning along a stretch of Interstate-10 has left one person dead and another critically injured. KPSP Channel 2 News reported earlier today that the crash occurred just after 10:20 this morning, east of Whitewater Road in Riverside County.

The accident happened when the driver of a minivan lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll several times and hit two other vehicles before screeching to a halt. California Highway Patrol investigators say when rescue crews arrived at the scene, they found the minivan on its side and proceeded to free the two passengers from the wreckage.

Paramedics attempted to transport both passengers to an area hospital; however, one of the victims died before they could arrive. The condition of another driver who was involved in the crash has not yet been determined either.

Investigators are still working to determine fault and cause in the crash.

Data from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that California has the fourth deadliest highways in the nation. Between 2004 and 2008, 437 fatal accidents were reported along the state’s highways with 506 actual deaths.

The California Auto Accident Attorneys with the Walter Clark Legal Group have decades of experience helping victims of auto accidents. If you have been injured in a crash no fault of your own, contact us today by filling out a free initial consultation form to discuss your case with a team of experienced attorneys.

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Nov

Yucca Valley Woman Killed Crossing the Street

November 10, 2011

A Yucca Valley, California, woman was killed Monday night as she attempted to walk across a busy highway and was struck by three vehicles. According to KESQ News, police are searching for the driver of the third vehicle who fled the scene.

Authorities say the accident happened at around 6:40 in the evening on State Route 62. They believe the incident happened when the woman in dark clothing walked out in front of a car driven by a Rancho Mirage resident. The driver did not have time to stop, and accidentally hit the woman. By the time paramedics arrived, the 54-year-old female had died at the scene.

Witnesses reported that after the initial impact, two other vehicles struck the woman as she lay in the road. The driver of the second vehicle stopped; however, the driver of the third vehicle fled the scene. Police are now asking for any assistance they can get from the public to track the driver down. They say anyone with any information is asked to call the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at (760) 366-4175.

The California Car Accident Lawyers at the Walter Clark Legal Group would like to take this opportunity to remind pedestrians that it’s darker outside much earlier since the time change and urge you to dress in light colored or reflective clothing when walking or running on streets after dark. It may also be of benefit to carry a small flashlight or headlamp with you to improve your visibility for drivers.

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Nov

Two Injured After Driving Off 100 Foot Cliff In California

November 3, 2011

A Banning, California, woman, and the passenger in her car, were trapped in the vehicle after driving off the edge of a cliff and falling over 100 feet. According to KESQ News, the accident occurred on State Route 60, around 8:30 AM Monday morning.

Authorities who responded to the accident say that the 21-year-old woman was driving westbound in the left lane of the highway. She was attempting to maneuver a turn in the road when she suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The car careened into the far right lane of the four-lane highway, and went over the edge of a cliff,coming to rest 100 feet below.

Rescue crews shut down the highway for several hours as they attempted to cut the trapped pair out of the vehicle and pull them to safety. Both were taken to Riverside Regional Medical Center by ambulance, where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.

Investigators believe that wearing seat belts at the time of the crash may have been the only thing that saved their lives.

The California Auto Accident Lawyers with the Walter Clark Legal Group often handle cases for victims who are victims of car accidents. Contact us today by filling out a free online consultation form so we can discuss the details of your case further and answer any questions you have.

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Oct

10-Year-Old Killed, 2 Injured in California Rollover Crash

October 26, 2011

A 10-year-old girl died in a one-vehicle crash near Salton City, California, on Saturday, and two others — a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl — were injured in the accident. Now police say they believe the 18-year-old driver was under the influence of alcohol.

KXO Radio reports that the crash occurred when the 18-year-old male driver of a 1998 Ford Expedition lost control of his SUV and hit a metal guardrail, crossing over the roadway and overturning several times.

The 10-year-old victim was ejected from the vehicle and killed, while the 43-year-old woman and 8-year-old girl sustained moderate injuries and were taken to Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley. The driver, from Coachella, was also taken to Pioneers. After being released from the hospital, he was arrested and booked into Imperial County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The crash is still being investigated.

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What can be done to discourage drunk driving in Southern California?

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Oct

Woman Seriously Injured in Big Rig Crash Near Coachella

October 14, 2011

A woman was seriously hurt on Tuesday when her pickup truck collided with a big rig near the Cactus City rest area east of Coachella, California.

The Desert Sun reports that the crash was reported at 3:44 p.m. A report from the California Highway Patrol states that the pickup truck hit the back of the big rig trailer.

Emergency crews freed the driver from her pickup truck and took her to Desert Regional Medical Center. No one else was injured in the wreck.

As of today the victim, who is in her forties, remains in critical condition. Friends are reportedly flocking to her bedside.

A truck driver who witnessed the wreck told The Desert Sun that it looked like the tractor trailer had been attempting to move from the right lane to the left lane, where the pickup truck was trying to pass by the tractor trailer.

“From my view, it looked like [the big rig driver] was trying to head to the median, not realizing how close she was and her not realizing what was going on,” said witness Armando Villalobos.

The victim was driving home to Blythe, California, at the time of the accident.

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

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