A 34-year old Hesperia man riding his bicycle after dark the other night was killed when he was struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
California law requires bicyclists when they ride after dark to make sure they are wearing light-colored clothing, have good brakes, a front lamp with a visible white light that can be seen at 300 feet, a rear red reflector that is visible at 500 feet, and white or yellow pedal reflectors.
Officers are investigating to determine why he was riding after dark and what happened to cause his death.
The victim’s family would be served well by hiring an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to investigate the case for them. They may be entitled to substantial compensation for this person’s death.
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A 23-year old motorcyclist was killed the other day when he collided with a vehicle making a left-hand turn in Fontana.
California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety.”
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine what caused this fatal accident.
With the assistance of an experienced and compassionate San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney, the family of this young victim may be able to hold the negligent party responsible for the wrongful death and take action against the reckless party that caused their loss.
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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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If you are an avid motorcyclist, you know using motorcycle safety equipment can not only protect you, but it can save your life.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, head injuries are the number one cause of death during motorcycle accidents. Invest in safety equipment and protect yourself:
· Wearing a protective helmet can reduce your chance of being killed and protect you from future harm.
· Glasses designed for motorcyclists can obstruct the sun from blocking your vision. It can also prevent road debris from getting into your eyes.
· Even though the temperatures get hot in San Bernardino County, wearing a leather jacket protects you from bodily injuries to your chest, back and arms.
· Wearing gloves will protect your hands in the event of an accident.
· A motorcyclist who wears thick, leather boots will protect his or her feet from road debris and from burning their ankles and feet on their motors.
Even when wearing safety equipment, there is always a chance of being involved in an accident and sustaining serious injuries. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will help you recover monetary compensation for your injuries and other expenses.
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A driver crossed into the path of a motorcycle at an intersection the other day – killing the 25-year old Hesperia man after he was thrown from the bike.
The motorcyclist was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital for treatment. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating to determine why this fatal accident took place.
According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, thousands of people are injured and killed each year as a result of motorcycle accidents. The chances of a motorcyclist being killed are much higher than those of an occupant in an automobile.
If the driver of the car is found to be at fault for this young man’s death, the relatives of this man should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney and file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.
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A 35-year old man walking along a major road in Apple Valley just before midnight the other night was hit by a motorist and severely injured.
Apparently he was not only walking in the traffic lanes with his back towards the traffic, but he was dressed in dark-colored clothing, when he was hit. He was taken by air to a local hospital.
The 70-year old driver told officials that he did not see the man. Walking at night and wearing dark clothing is a hazard and a danger to both the pedestrian and the motorist. When walking at night it is important to be seen. Wearing reflective clothing is a good defense against invisibility.
If you are injured by a vehicle while walking at night or at any time of the day, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to determine if you can be compensated for your injuries and expenses.
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A 49-year old woman walking about 9:00 p.m. on a dirt shoulder in Victorville was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
When officers found her they airlifted her to a nearby hospital where she is in critical but stable condition, suffering with severe head trauma.
California Vehicle Code Section 20001 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.” Hit-and-run with injury to another person is a felony offense in California.
If you or someone you love is the victim of a hit-and-run accident that caused injury, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to discuss your legal options.
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According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department in Victorville, a 7-year old boy was injured when he dashed into traffic and got hit by a passing vehicle.
It was reported that he was crossing the street with an older sibling. He stopped to pick up his skateboard and when he ran back into the street he got hit by an automobile. He sustained major injuries and was taken by air to a nearby hospital for treatment.
After investigating what happened, it was determined that the driver was not at fault since the young boy ran into the line of traffic – wearing dark clothing – making it hard to be seen.
If your child is injured in an accident where the driver is at fault, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts in your case to determine if you are entitled to reimbursement for your expenses.
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A 65-year old Hesperia woman on a motorcycle was struck and killed by a vehicle when the driver ran a stop sign in Big Bear City. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
The fatal accident happened at an intersection when the driver of the vehicle drove through a stop sign without yielding the right-of-way to the woman. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, “The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles which have approached from another highway, or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety.”
The accident is under investigation to determine if the driver was distracted, speeding or just simply negligent. If the driver is found to be at fault, he can be held civilly liable for the woman’s wrongful death. It would be wise for the family of the victim to consult with an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to seek compensation for all expenses and the loss of their family member.
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A 23-year old Barstow man, attempting to cross Interstate 15 on foot the other night, ran directly in front of a vehicle and was killed when the vehicle struck him. The driver was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
The man was thrown through the air and landed on the right shoulder of the freeway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine why the man was crossing the freeway late that night. Depending on the outcome of their investigation, the family of the victim should contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury attorney to determine if they can be compensated for their loss.
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