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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.

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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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10
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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Sep

British Man Dies After California Parachuting Accident

September 5, 2011

A 22-year-old cadet with the British military died southeast of Los Angeles, California, last week after a parachuting accident at the Lake Elsinore parachuting center, reports National Post. Another cadet was badly injured and remains in serious condition.

A member of the London University Officer Training Corps, the victim had been doing adventure training exercises at the center on Friday, August 26, when the accident occurred. He died from his injuries on Monday.

The exact circumstances of the accident are unclear. The Ministry of Defence is investigating the cause of the accident.

A statement from Katharine Keith of the British consulate-general in L.A. reads, “Two officer cadets were involved in a parachuting accident during adventure training exercises at the Lake Elsinore parachuting center. Both were left in critical condition, but on Monday unfortunately one of the officer cadets died of his injuries. The other officer cadet is in serious condition in the hospital. His family are with him, and we of course have offered our support. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.”

Lake Elsinore has been used as a location to train groups from the U.S. Air Force, the Navy Seals, the U.S. Army, the British army, and the Royal Air Force.

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If you lost a loved one to a California wrongful death, the California wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Apr

Man arrested after multiple Cathedral City wrongful deaths

April 14, 2011

A man accused of the Cathedral City wrongful deaths of a woman and two others was recently arrested.

The man accused of the Cathedral City wrongful deaths was taken to the hospital the same night when two men ran over and shot him as he fled the Cathedral City wrongful death scene with his brother, according to mydesert.com.

He was formally arrested after being released from the hospital.

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Do you think crime is a problem in Cathedral City? What do you think law enforcement officials could do to keep the city safer?

If your loved one or someone you care about has been involved in a Cathedral City wrongful death, the Cathedral City wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Feb

Man linked to Coachella Valley wrongful death

February 24, 2011

A man linked to a Coachella Valley wrongful death is on trial, KHQ reports.

He was linked to the Coachella Valley wrongful death when part of his fingerprints were found at the scene of a murdered child’s body. The fingerprints were found on duct tape.

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Do you think laws protect children from predators? What do you think lawmakers could do to keep children safer from Coachella Valley wrongful deaths?

If your loved one or someone you care about has been the victim of a Coachella Valley wrongful death, the Coachella Valley wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Oct

Man on trial for Victorville wrongful death

October 14, 2010

A man accused of killing a woman in 2007 will face trial for the Yucca Valley wrongful death, according to hidesstar.com.

The 33-year-old man is being charged with eight other felonies in addition to the first-degree murder of a 54-year-old woman in the Yucca Valley wrongful death.

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Do you think crime is a big problem in Yucca Valley or other parts of California? What do you think should be done to decrease Yucca Valley wrongful deaths?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has become the victim of a Yucca Valley wrongful death, the Yucca Valley wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal group can help.

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Aug

California wrongful deaths stems from off-road accident

August 19, 2010

An off-road accident has resulted in the California wrongful deaths of a Spring Valley man and seven others, according to The Desert Sun.

The man was a spectator of an off-road race accident before the California wrongful deaths. The man died in Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and the accident also claimed the lives of seven others before him.

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Do you think off-road races should be better regulated? What do you think could be done to prevent California wrongful deaths in this manner?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has died in a California wrongful death, the California wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Jun

Man apologizes for Yucca Valley wrongful deaths

June 24, 2010

A man apologized for breaking into a Yucca Valley home and killing two men and a woman during a drug-related robbery.

According to sbsun.com, the man was reluctant to testify in court, but explained that he wanted to make things right for the Yucca Valley wrongful deaths.

The man admitted to the killings and blamed drug use for his actions.

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Do you think this man deserves a lighter sentence for apologizing for the Yucca Valley wrongful deaths? Do you think an apology is appropriate for the circumstances in the Yucca Valley wrongful death of these people?

If your loved one or someone you care about has been involved in a Yucca Valley wrongful death accident, the Yucca Valley wrongful death lawyers at Walter Clark Legal Group can help.

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Mar

$50,000 reward offered to solve Los Angeles wrongful death

March 19, 2008

The Daily News Los Angeles reported that the Los Angeles City Council is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects responsible for the Los Angeles wrongful death of a Hollywood man.

Police found the victim’s body at Romain Street and Martel Avenue in Hollywood. He was walking around when an unknown suspect approached him and stabbed him.

The reward shall be available for 60 days from the date of the advertisement by the City Clerk.

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