Archive for the ‘ Pedestrian Accidents ’ Category

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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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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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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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Jul

Man hit in Victorville pedestrian accident

July 29, 2010

A man driving an ATV was arrested after running over a man who asked him to slow down in a Victorville pedestrian accident, according to SBSun.com.

The victim told law enforcement officials that a man was riding the ATV that left the roadway, then re-entered the roadway and ran directly over him in the Victorville pedestrian accident.

The man suffered serious injuries.

The man driving the ATV was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run, possession of a controlled substance and vandalism after the Victorville pedestrian accident.

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Do you think law enforcement does enough to prevent Victorville pedestrian accident? What laws do you think should be applied to those who ride ATVs?

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

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Yucca Valley pedestrian accident kills man

July 30, 2009

A man lost his life after a recent Yucca Valley pedestrian accident, according to The Desert Sun.

Over the weekend, the man was walking down a road near an intersection when a pickup truck hit him and drove away.

The man died from injuries sustained during the Yucca Valley pedestrian accident.

Authorities are still looking for the truck driver who caused the California pedestrian accident and said more than likely the truck has a broken or damaged front headlight.

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The Yucca Valley pedestrian accident lawyers at Walter Clark can help if you were injured in a California pedestrian accident.

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Feb

One killed, another injured after Yucca Valley pedestrian accident

February 26, 2009

Two men suffered some injuries during a recent Yucca Valley pedestrian accident, according to the Press-Enterprise.

The two men were taking a morning walk when the driver of a vehicle veered into the bike lane, hitting one of the pedestrians, and then swiping the other.

The man who was hit was pronounced dead at the scene of the Yucca Valley pedestrian accident.

The other victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries suffered in the California pedestrian accident.

Authorities ruled out speed and alcohol as factors in the Yucca Valley pedestrian accident.

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The Yucca Valley pedestrian accident attorneys at Walter Clark can help if you have been injured in a California pedestrian accident.

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Oct

California pedestrian accident kills teen

October 21, 2008

San Diego 6 News reported that a California pedestrian accident took the life of a local high school student.

The teen was crossing the street when a sport utility vehicle hit him. He suffered severe head trauma and several internal injuries in the California auto accident.

The driver of the SUV was not injured, but the teen died at the scene of the California pedestrian accident.

Authorities are still investigating what caused the California pedestrian accident.

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Woman killed in California pedestrian accident

September 11, 2008

A recent California pedestrian accident took a woman’s life, according to My Fox Los Angeles.

Two cars collided near her and caught on fire.

An occupant of one of the vehicles was being chased by police and was arrested at the scene of the California pedestrian accident.

He also suffered some injuries.

Rescuers took the pedestrian to a local hospital where she later died from injuries sustained during the California pedestrian accident.

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Man runs from Palm Desert pedestrian accident

August 26, 2008

The Desert Sun reported that a man was arrested for his involvement in a recent Palm Desert pedestrian accident.

Authorities believe that the man struck a pedestrian at a local intersection and then drove away from the scene of the California pedestrian accident.

The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died.

The driver involved in the Palm Desert pedestrian accident faces charges of failing to stop at the scene of an injury collision.

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Mar

Naked man caught after California auto accident

March 25, 2008

The Los Angeles Times reported that a naked man was caught by bystanders after he caused a California auto accident.

The man who caused the California car accident ran from the car after it plowed into a parked car and flipped over, according to officials.

The auto accident victim was captured by a deputy and bystanders when he fell while running down a street.

The driver was arrested under suspicion of drunk driving. Police are awaiting test results to determine if drugs were a factor in the California auto accident.

Read More: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/orange/la-me-naked-13mar13,1,3199905.story

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