Three young brothers, ages 13, 11 and 6, were heading to school in Hesperia the other morning when a car struck them while in a crosswalk.
Several other vehicles stopped to help the boys. The driver, who hit them, said he did not see them in the crosswalk. The boys were seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver was not injured.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Sheriff’s officials are investigating the accident and have ruled out alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor.
Sustaining a personal injury is devastating, especially to small children, and can affect all aspects of their lives. If your child is injured by a motor vehicle, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will evaluate your case to determine the best course of action to seek a positive result while providing you with experience and an effective representation.
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A Victorville elementary school was the scene of an accident early the other morning.
Reports indicate that a truck hit and badly injured three people, including at least one child. All three victims were taken to a local hospital by a medical helicopter.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
If you or a loved one is injured while crossing the street, contact a skilled San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is committed to helping you recover not only physically, but financially and emotionally as well.
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A 24-year old woman trying to cross the street in Ontario the other evening was injured by a hit-and-run driver.
Reports indicate that the woman was not crossing in a crosswalk when the accident occurred. Pedestrians are always urged to use a crosswalk, especially when crossing a busy street; they are jeopardizing their safety when they do not.
California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states, “Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard.”
She was taken to a nearby hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident while crossing outside a crosswalk, you may still be able to receive compensation for your injuries from the careless driver. Contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can discuss your legal options with you.
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Another pedestrian has been killed while on a roadway. This time it was a 31-year old woman who was hit by a sheriff’s patrol car in the community of Joshua Tree.
According to reports, the woman was running across Twenty-nine Palms Highway when she was hit. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she died shortly after. The accident is under investigation to determine why the deputy was unable to avoid the collision or if the woman was crossing the roadway illegally.
California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states, “Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard.” However, it also states, “The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway.”
I hope the family of the victim contacts an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will ensure that their legal rights are protected. If the investigation finds that the deputy was at fault, the family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the deputy as well as his or her employer. According to California law, this claim must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident.
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For unknown reasons a woman, who authorities believe to be about 50 years old, attempted to cross Interstate 10 in Rialto the other morning.
The California Highway Patrol officers received a telephone call alerting them that a woman was hit by a tractor-trailer as she tried to cross the road. She was taken to a local hospital where she died a short time later.
Officers are investigating to determine why she was crossing the freeway in the first place and to learn the facts surrounding her death. Pedestrian accidents often result in a fatality or serious brain injury. In this case, it was death.
If you or a loved one has been in a pedestrian accident and hit by a truck, it is crucial that you get legal representation from a knowledgeable San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is dedicated to helping injured individuals get the monetary claims for damages that they deserve.
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If a motor vehicle struck you or a family member while you were crossing the street, an inattentive driver is most likely to blame.
According to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office, a deputy sheriff struck a 31-year old Joshua Tree woman who was running across a busy road the other night.
The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital where she died a short time later.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine what caused the accident.
If you or a family member is struck by a motor vehicle while you are crossing the street, and you are injured or your family member is killed, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will vigorously protect your rights while seeking compensation for your serious physical and personal losses or the wrongful death of a loved one.
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported that a woman crossing the street the other night in Victorville was struck by a vehicle.
The woman, assumed to be a transient, was said to be crossing in a “no crossing zone” when she was hit. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died. The driver remained at the scene.
California Vehicle Code 21954 states, “Pedestrians outside the crosswalk shall yield to all traffic so close as to be a hazard. The vehicle has the right of way, but still must drive with care for the pedestrians in the roadway.”
The fatal accident is under investigation. If you were a pedestrian who was injured in a car accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can help you acquire compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
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A 60-year old nursing home resident was out for a stroll one evening when an SUV crashed into him and dragged him about 75 feet.
The SUV drove away without stopping to help the man. The victim died at the scene.
California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) states, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
The CHP is asking anyone with information regarding this tragic accident to contact them. If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a hit-and-run accident, contact an aggressive San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will give you the greatest opportunity of securing maximum compensation for your injuries, expenses or loss.
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A 22-year old Victorville man was struck the other night by, not one, but several cars.
The young man was crossing Highway 18 in Apple Valley when several vehicles heading west crashed into him, causing the highway to be closed for several hours.
According to the San Bernardino Coroner’s office, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that a second man was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. However, it is unclear if the two men were walking together.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 21956 (b), “A pedestrian may walk close to his or her right-hand edge of the roadway if a crosswalk or other means of safely crossing the roadway is not available or if existing traffic or other conditions would compromise the safety of a pedestrian attempting to cross the road.”
The sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the fatal accident. If you or a family member is injured while attempting to cross a roadway, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and accident-related expenses.
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Even though most people drive to wherever they are going in San Bernardino County, there are still those that walk. Most pedestrians know to cross at a crosswalk.
There are specific laws in place that governs who has the right of way. If one party violates these laws, he or she would probably be found negligent. One of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents involves drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
California Vehicle Code Section 21950 states, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” It continues with, “The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
If you or someone you love is injured as a result of the negligence of a motorist, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in fighting for the rights of injured pedestrians and will work aggressively to make sure you are compensated for your medical costs, pain and suffering and any other expenses incurred.
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