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Joseph Testone, Jr., who was the passenger in a Maserati involved in a Long Beach car accident on Friday, unfortunately died from his injuries from this accident. According to NBC News, Testone, who was a resident of Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene of the impact.

The driver of the Maserati, who is a man from Long Beach, aged 54, suffered very serious injuries in the accident and has been listed in critical condition in the hospital. The accident apparently occurred when the driver, who was possibly going too fast, lost control of the Maserati and crashed into a tree, which cut the vehicle completely into two. The driver was ejected from the vehicle.  Continue Reading

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A bus accident in East Los Angeles this morning, involving two buses, resulted in at least 13 people being transported to the hospital. The Los Angeles bus accident occurred on the 10 Freeway.

While details of the accident are still developing, ABC News reports that, the Los Angeles Fire Department says that a car left the roadway, hit a tree and went into traffic lanes. After that, a Greyhound bus on its way to Los Angeles struck a Foothill Transit commuter bus. The incident occurred at about 10:30am on the 10 Freeway near Soto Street.”

In the aftermath of the crash, 40 people were assessed for possible injuries, and 13 people were sent to hospitals in the area.

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While rain in Southern California is certainly much needed, it also causes wet roads that can make driving more dangerous. Heavy rain decreases visibility on busy roads which, when combined with slick conditions, can lead to more Los Angeles car accidents.

In light of the recent storms, the Los Angeles Daily News recommends 5 things drivers can do to stay safe and avoid a Los Angeles car accident:  Continue Reading

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An Uber self-driving autonomous vehicle tragically caused the wrongful death of a pedestrian on Sunday. According to CNN, the Uber wrongful death accident happened in Tempe, Arizona, where Uber has been testing its autonomous vehicle technology. This particular accident involved a Volvo XC90 SUV, which struck a pedestrian.

The Uber pedestrian accident occurred when Elaine Herzberg, a pedestrian who was walking her bike across the street, was struck and killed by the Uber SUV. Ms. Herzberg was 49 years old and passed away due to the impact with the SUV. Preliminary reports indicate that the SUV appeared to be going about 40 miles per hour in an area where the speed limit was 35 miles per hour.  Continue Reading

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Los Angeles is known for its busy roads and good weather. These two things combined mean many people opt to ride a bicycle for transportation. While a bicycle can be a great option for getting around the city, it can also be dangerous—with so much traffic in the Los Angeles area, it means increased chances you could get hurt as a result of a bicycle accident.

Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries. When the collision is with a car, there can be severe injuries that require medical attention and hospital stays. As result of a serious bike accident, you could be facing not only immediate medical expenses, but also expenses for physical therapy to assist in your recovery as well as loss of earnings if your injury requires you to miss work. You should be compensated for these expenses. An experienced California personal injury lawyer can help you maximize your recovery from the other party’s insurance or, if needed, help you file a Los Angeles personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused the accident. Continue Reading

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A Lake Elsinore man, David Loperena, turned himself in to Riverside County Police in connection with a hit and run collision that killed a 10-year-old boy. NBC News reported that 10-year-old Antonio Ochoa was crossing the street in a crosswalk near his home in Lake Elsinore with his mother and sister. The driver of a red truck ran a stop sign and hit Antonio, carrying his body 25 yards down the road. Officers attempted to search for surveillance video of the red truck in the area following the accident, but were unsuccessful.

Investigators arrested Loperena, the alleged driver, after he turned himself in for fleeing from the scene of the wrongful death pedestrian accident.  Tragically, there are many serious hit and run accidents throughout California that involve the wrongful death of pedestrians. A moment of negligence or recklessness can lead to the premature death of an unsuspecting pedestrian. Continue Reading

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According to the Los Angeles Times, a 23-year-old Pasadena man, Christopher Lopez, was driving home with his wife and daughter when a boulder, thrown from an overpass, smashed through the windshield of their car. Lopez, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was struck by the 35-pound boulder. His wife rushed him to the hospital in Glendale, where Lopez died from the impact.

The California Highway Patrol believes that the incident that lead to this California wrongful death was an intentional act. Lt. Chuck Geletko of the CHP stated, “This was an innocent family driving home. Because of a careless person or persons, their lives will forever be changed.” Officers are asking for help from the public to locate the person who threw the boulder from the overpass.  Continue Reading

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Law Enforcement around Southern California are warning people to celebrate St. Patrick’s day safely, without drinking and driving.

According to the Los Angeles Daily News, in 2016, 60 people were killed drunk-driving accidents nationwide over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend. Last year, in California alone, there were 148 arrests by the CHP for St. Patrick’s Day related DUIs. Also, in Caifornia, there were three deaths and 66 DUI related car accident injuries on St. Patrick’s Day.

A day of celebration and fun can quickly turn to a day of heartbreak and tragedy if a drunk-driving accident results in the personal injury or wrongful death of another. It is important to take precautions so no one gets hurt. Southern California law enforcement agencies recommend the following 6 ways to stay safe:

  1. Plan ahead—make sure you have a designated driver or a safe way home after your night out.
  2. Check out the state Office of Traffic Safety designated driver mobile app, DDVIP—it’s a free download on iOS and Android devices and gives you offers and discounts to sober designated drivers at participating bars and restaurants.
  3. Take advantage of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
  4. See if your community has a sober ride program.
  5. If your friends are planning to drive drunk, take the keys away from them and make sure they get home safely.
  6. Report drunk drivers to the police so Los Angeles roads can stay safe.

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A woman was killed at the Variel Apartments in Canoga Park after she was struck by a hit and run driver. The incident occurred earlier this month when, according to the Los Angeles Daily News, there was some type of altercation, followed by the car striking the woman and then driving away from the scene.

The woman who was killed in the Canoga Park hit and run was Guadalupe Garcia, who is a 35 year old mother and wife. Los Angeles police have not yet found or identified the driver of the hit and run vehicle that killed Guadalupe Garcia. The Canoga Park wrongful death incident apparently occurred in an alley way in the apartment complex.  Continue Reading

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On February 16, 2018, a tragic freeway accident occurred on the 10 freeway in Rialto, California. The California wrongful death accident resulted in five deaths and other injuries. According to the Daily News, the Rialto truck accident occurred when Michael Coley, from Riverside, California, in a cement pumper truck that he was driving for Mack Industries, crashed through the center divider of the freeway, striking numerous cars.

Sadly, five people were killed in this 10 freeway truck accident and they have finally been identified as Linda Crowell-Thomsen, from Menifee, Miguel Martinez-Medina, from Los Angeles, Edgar Kunkler, from West Covina, Jerry D. Thomsen, from Menifee and Duddley White, from Twentynine Palms. All of the wrongful death victims were from California.

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