Sadly, a 30-year-old bicyclist, Rigoberto Guzman, was killed in a Jurupa Valley Hit-and-Run incident. The bike accident occurred around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard. According to the Redlands Daily Facts, Guzman was biking northbound on Van Buren Boulevard when he was suddenly hit…
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Whittier to Los Angeles Motorcycle Chase Kills L.A. Pedestrian In Crosswalk
When should the police enter into a high speed chase to catch a fleeing suspect? How should the police balance trying to apprehend a fleeing suspect with the risk of injury to bystanders in cars and who are pedestrians? What should be the guidelines for police dangerous high speed car…
Three-Vehicle North Hollywood Crash Results in Pedestrian Wrongful Death
A three-vehicle car accident in North Hollywood resulted in the death of a female pedestrian standing on the sidewalk. According to KTLA News, the crash occurred just after 3:00 p.m. on March 26, 2019, on Victory Boulevard. Police reported that a “BMW driven by an identified male in his 20s…
14-Year-Old Skateboarder Injured in Ventura Hit-and-Run
Over the weekend, a 14-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run accident in Ventura. The boy was skateboarding westbound on Darling Road just after 10 p.m. A car traveling eastbound down the road hit the teenager. A witness to the accident called 911. The teenage boy was treated at the…
Ex UFC Fighter Killed by Rideshare Driver
On Sunday, a former UFC fighter was killed when he was struck by a rideshare driver. The incident, which occurred in the city of Belém, in Brazil, allegedly occurred after the passenger, Rodrigo de Lima, exited the rideshare vehicle. According to ESPN, de Lima and the driver of the vehicle,…
One Killed in Anaheim Big Rig Crash that Closes 5 Freeway
Recently an individual was killed as a result of a big rig truck crash on the 5 Freeway in Anaheim. KTLA News reports that just before 3 a.m. the semi-truck was involved in a crash with a Toyota Camry. The big rig semi-truck overturned on the freeway which resulted in…
Teen Arrested for Murder After Causing Deadly Woodland Hills Car Accident
Recently a 17-year-old boy was arrested for murder after causing a deadly accident in Woodland Hills that involved four other cars. The accident occurred just after 10 p.m. at the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. ABC 7 News reported that the teenager was recklessly driving a Mercedes-Benz for several…
Lyft Driver Causes Deadly Costa Mesa Motorcycle Crash
According to the Los Angeles Times, a 22-year-old motorcyclist died after he was hit by a Lyft driver in Costa Mesa. The police responded to the scene of the crash, which occurred around 8:50 p.m., and found the motorcyclist unresponsive. The accident occurred as the motorcyclist was traveling north on Fairview…
Woman Killed by Los Angeles Metro Bus While Waiting at Stop
CBS Los Angeles News reported that a woman was killed by a metro bus while waiting at the bus stop. The Los Angeles Bus Accident occurred in the early morning around 12:20 a.m. The woman was identified as Heather Kirkorowicz, who was 41-years-old. Police are currently investigating what caused the…
Lyft and Uber Accidents
You cannot drive around the greater Los Angeles area without seeing Uber and Lyft vehicles everywhere. They are a very helpful service for many people who need transportation. In fact, we often assist our seriously injured clients with obtaining transportation to their medical appointments, via Uber or Lyft. Uber and…