Two motorcyclists and the driver of an SUV recently suffered major injuries when they crashed in Running Springs.
According to the California Highway Patrol officers, the two motorcyclists were riding closely to each other when an SUV going in the opposite direction, crossed the double yellow line into their path. The first motorcyclist struck the front of the SUV, throwing him from his bike. The same happened to the second motorcyclist. The three victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries.
According to California Vehicle Code Section 21651(a), “Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful to drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section.”
The accident is under investigation and it is not clear if any charges will be filed. Officers will look into whether the SUV driver was distracted, under the influence, speeding or something else. If it is determined that he was at-fault, he could be held liable for the injuries and medical expenses of the two motorcyclists.
If you are the victim of a negligent driver’s actions, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you can seek compensation for your injuries, expenses, and pain and suffering.
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The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office reported that two young children, ages 15 and 6 were killed in an accident near the Nevada state line over the weekend.
According to witnesses, the SUV they were riding in swerved off the road, causing the vehicle to flip several times and land on its wheels about 200 feet from Interstate 15. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The parents were taken by air to a medical center in Las Vegas, where they lived.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, killing his children. If the investigation determines that there was a malfunction of one of the SUV parts, the parents may be entitled to compensation for their tragic loss.
I hope they contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is successful in product liability cases and who will investigate their case to see if they are entitled to compensation for their tragic loss.
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A 14-year old skateboarder, who at first was walking along a street near Fontana, decided to get onto his skateboard in a traffic lane directly in front of an SUV. The area does not have paved sidewalks – only dirt.
The SUV could not stop in time and struck him. It is not currently known if the driver was distracted. Statistics show that accidents with pedestrians and skateboarders are the second largest category of motor vehicle deaths and injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died a few hours later.
California law states that it is a driver’s responsibility to drive safely while sharing the road with others, such as a skateboarder. The law also states that all skateboarders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. It is not immediately known if the victim was wearing one.
Skateboarders have rights on the roads also. If you or someone in your family is injured or killed on a skateboard due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary damages for their death, injuries or pain and suffering. Contact an experienced and knowledgeable San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will help you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
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A 37-year old woman died the other morning when a driver of a big-rig tractor trailer, for unknown reasons, collided with the mountainside as he approached a curve in the road, causing the trailer’s gravel box to separate from the trailer frame. The box came to a stop on the opposite side of the road, hitting an SUV driven by the 37-year old woman.
The big-rig driver was not injured; however, the woman in the SUV was taken to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries. Her 16-year old daughter, who was a passenger in the SUV, was injured and taken to another hospital for treatment.
California Highway Patrol officials are investigating the accident to determine the cause.
They are checking a number of possible causes which include speeding, road conditions, falling asleep at the wheel or just plain negligence on his part.
It would be wise for the family of the victim to contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney regarding her legal rights and the possibility of filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
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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 56-year old man crossing an Ontario Street recently was killed after being hit by an SUV.
A news report indicates that the man, who had been driving a big-rig, stopped, parked his truck and attempted to cross the street at an intersection with a two-way stop sign when the accident happened.
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 a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.”
The 56-year old man was taken to a local hospital where he died several days later. The accident is under investigation to determine why this man was struck and killed. If it is determined that the driver did not stop at the stop sign or failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian, he or she can be held liable for the man’s wrongful death.
If you are injured or a family member is killed because of a driver’s negligence, you should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will make sure the negligent party is held responsible
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A trucker involved in a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 15 last year will begin a nine-month jail sentence this month after pleading guilty to four misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The accident took place when an SUV with a family of four was stuck between two tractor-trailer trucks in stop-and-go traffic. The crash caused one of the trucks and the SUV to be engulfed in flames, killing the entire family.
The trucker said the crash happened so quickly; he had no time to do anything to avoid it due to the freeway construction all around him. He stated that he was not on his cell phone and he was not on drugs. He suffered burns to his hands, arm and face while trying to save one of the passengers of the SUV.
If a family member is killed in an accident as a result of a negligent driver, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation for your loss and expenses.
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Highway 395 in Hesperia was the scene of a hit-and-run accident the other day.
A pickup truck struck an SUV causing it to crash into a pole. The impact killed the female driver and one of the passengers. A 7-year old boy, the second passenger, suffered minor to moderate injuries. He was taken by air to a nearby hospital. One of the women killed was the boy’s mother. The pickup driver fled the scene.
California Vehicle Code Sections 20001 and 20002 state, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, or in the death of a person, shall immediately sotp the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
A witness to the accident followed the hit-and-run driver and then phoned police with the information. Officials caught up with the hit-and-run suspect. The Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident.
If you are accused of a hit-and-run accident that caused the death of another, you could be facing a felony criminal charge. Contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in hit-and-run cases – one who will investigate the case and discuss your legal options with you.
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Highway 330 in Lake Arrowhead was a nightmare during rush hour traffic the other morning when a vehicle collided with a big-rig and closed the road for more than five hours.
A 67-year old woman was heading down the road in her SUV when, instead of following the right-hand curve ahead of her, she continued driving straight, crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into the front bumper of a big-rig truck. The impact caused her vehicle to spin around and land facing upright against a hillside. In addition, the impact broke the big-rig’s front wheel and axle, causing it to jackknife and rupture the fuel tank – spilling about 30 gallons of fuel on the road.
The woman was trapped inside her vehicle; it took workers almost an hour to get her out. She was then taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital and treated for major injuries. The 29-year old big-rig driver suffered minor injuries; he, too, was taken to a nearby hospital.
If you are injured in an accident, contact a San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who is dedicated to holding those who negligently harm others responsible for their actions. The right representation makes all the difference in case results.
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It is unknown why an SUV with two men traveling on the northbound side of Interstate 15 in San Bernardino crashed into the center divider the other morning.
After the vehicle came to a stop, another SUV crashed into the back end of the first SUV; the impact caused both vehicles to go over the side of the freeway and burst into flames. Firefighters found the dead bodies of both men in the first SUV.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident to happen – why the first SUV crashed into the center divider and why the second SUV did not stop in time to avoid crashing. Without this information, they cannot determine who was at fault in the end.
If your loved one is killed in an accident, it would be wise for you to contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who can determine if you should file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party and receive compensation for your loss and expenses incurred.
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