Francisco Flores Jr., 36, was killed in a San Bernardino County car accident after he crashed into a tractor-trailer parked on the shoulder of the freeway. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the fatal car accident happened on the 60 Freeway near Central Avenue in Chino, during the early morning hours of February 1, 2012. Flores was heading east when his 2006 Honda Civic drifted to the right and rear-ended a stopped semi. Flores died at the scene. The driver of the semi, a 24-year-old Whittier man, was not injured. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Francisco Flores Jr. for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were five fatalities and 379 injuries involving Chino car accidents. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Crash?

Based on this news report, Flores drifted into the shoulder and rear-ended the truck. There are still several questions that remain here. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the Honda, which may have caused Flores to lose control of the car? Were other vehicles involved in this crash? For example, was the Honda cut off or clipped by another vehicle? Did fatigue play a part in this crash? Was the truck parked legally? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If the truck driver had parked his semi illegally, then, the driver and his employer can be held liable for the victim’s wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, and loss of companionship. Victims’ families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to accident victims or their families.

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Shantae Cunningham, 24, was killed in a Riverside car accident involving a wrong-way collision. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the fatal car crash occurred at Gilman Hot Springs Road and Golden Era Studios in San Jacinto the night of January 25, 2012. Officials say Cunningham was driving a sedan that swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a full-sized SUV. Despite wearing a seatbelt, Cunningham was partially ejected and fatally injured. Six survivors of the accident, including five children between the ages of 11 and 15, sustained minor to moderate injuries. It is unclear what caused her sedan to veer into oncoming traffic.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Shantae Cunningham following this tragic car accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the many young injured victims of this fatal crash. I wish them all the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

Riverside Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 109 were injured in San Jacinto car accidents. During that same year, there were 203 fatalities and 7,974 injuries reported due to Riverside County car accidents.

Head-On Collisions

Based on this news report, Cunningham's sedan veered into oncoming traffic. I trust investigators are looking into what caused her to lose control of her vehicle. Did a dangerous roadway or debris on the roadway cause her to swerve? Were other vehicles involved? Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction cause her to lose control of the vehicle? Why was Cunningham partially ejected although she was buckled up? Was the seatbelt defective? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine what occurred here and why.

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."

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased car accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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Eric Gale Niederhauser, 25, and Paul Christian Despol, 35, were killed in a San Bernardino car accident after the vehicle in which they were traveling drifted off the roadway and crashed. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal crash occurred during the early morning hours of January 7, 2012 along the northbound lanes of the 15 Freeway at Yermo Road in Barstow. Officials say a Volvo XC90 drifted off the roadway and hit a support pillar at the Yermo Road overpass. Both Niederhauser and Despol died at the scene. The driver was hospitalized with unknown injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Eric Gale Niederhauser and Paul Christian Despol for their devastating losses. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), three fatalities and 67 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in Barstow. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what led to this fatal car accident. There are still several unanswered questions here. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the Volvo, which caused the driver to lose control? Was the driver impaired, distracted or fatigued at the time? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this incident? Were any other vehicles or drivers involved in this accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how or why this deadly crash occurred.

Liability Issues

If the driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable. If a defective auto product caused the accident, then, the manufacturer of the product can be held accountable as well. In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current condition, unaltered, so an expert can examine it thoroughly for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence.

Victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to victims or their families.

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Jonathan Dowell, 51, was killed in a Fullerton car accident after his vehicle crashed into a disabled truck on the 91 Freeway, the afternoon of December 14, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal accident happened when Dowell, who was driving a Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV, slammed into the back of a commercial big rig, which was stopped on the freeway's right shoulder with a flat tire. Officials are still looking into why the driver of the SUV veered into the shoulder and collided with the truck. Dowell was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the big rig was not cited or arrested. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Jonathan Dowell for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were five fatalities and 761 injuries involving Fullerton car accidents. During the same year, 141 people died and 13,373 were injured in Orange County car accidents.

Possible Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why the SUV struck the big rig. There are still several unanswered questions here. Was the truck driver legally parked on the shoulder? Did he have flashing lights or reflective tape to warn other motorists? Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the SUV cause this collision? Was the SUV clipped by another vehicle or forced off the roadway by another driver? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the truck driver is determined to have parked the big rig illegally, then, the driver and his or her employer can be held liable for Dowell's wrongful death. If an auto defect caused this accident, then, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product can be held accountable. Families of deceased car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

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Mariah Redman, 14, was killed in a Siskiyou County car accident after a 1997 Ford Expedition rolled down an embankment with her and five other occupants inside. According to a news report in The Times-Standard, the fatal car accident occurred on the Interstate 5 in Mount Shasta, the afternoon of November 27, 2011. Officials say Bernice Butterfield, 33, attempted to change lanes before realizing a vehicle was in her blind spot. She attempted to steer the Expedition back into her lane when she lost control and the vehicle left the roadway. Redman suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Butterfield sustained moderate injuries in the crash. Passengers John Harris, 34 and Jarimiah Smith, 18, suffered major and moderate injuries respectively. Two young boys, ages 6 and 9, were injured as well.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Mariah Redman following this devastating rollover accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with the injured victims of this terrible accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Siskiyou County Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), no one was killed but 12 people were injured in Mount Shasta car accidents. During that same year, there were eight fatalities and 220 injuries sustained in Siskiyou County car accidents.

What Caused This Tragic Accident?

Based on this news report, the vehicle veered out of control after the driver of the SUV attempted to change lanes without checking her blind spots. California Vehicle Code Section 21658 (a) states that whenever a roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction the vehicle "shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety."

However, it is unclear as to whether an auto defect or the defective design of the Ford Expedition SUV also caused or contributed to this rollover accident. Ford SUVs have a high center of gravity and narrower track width, which makes them more prone to tipping or rolling over.

Liability Issues

In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current condition unaltered so an expert can carefully examine it for product defects, malfunctions, design flaws, and other evidence. An experienced California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto products liability cases relating to Ford SUVs will be able to advise victims or their families about their legal rights and options.

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A 21-year-old man was killed and four others were injured in a Los Angeles car accident that resulted in two passengers being ejected from a Chevy Tahoe. According to a KERO news report, the fatal car accident occurred on the Interstate 5 near Gorman, the morning of November 27, 2011. Officials say the driver of the Tahoe drifted onto the shoulder, and then over-corrected, before crashing into a bridge. Two of the backseat passengers were ejected from the SUV. A 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Alexander Vega, 21, suffered major injuries. Another passenger sustained moderate injuries and the driver and a fifth occupant sustained minor injuries. It is not clear if the driver will be cited for the fatal accident.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are also with Alexander Vega and the other injured victims here.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 98 people were killed and 4,600 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Countywide, 554 fatalities and 50,817 injuries occurred as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Crash?

Based on this news report, the driver of the SUV over-corrected after letting the vehicle drift onto the shoulder. There are several unanswered questions here. Why did the vehicle leave the roadway? Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction lead to this injury accident? Was the driver fatigued, distracted, or under the influence of alcohol? Did the driver lose control because he exceeded the speed limit? Did another vehicle force the Tahoe off the roadway? Were the two passengers buckled up, or, were they ejected due to defective seatbelts? I trust investigators are looking into these and other issues in order to determine how and why this crash occurred.

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased car accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the ongoing investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. In cases involving negligence and wrongdoing, the at-fault party can be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. A wrongful death claim is usually filed by immediate family members of the victim and seeks compensation to cover damages such as medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of companionship.

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Angel Irwin Albor-Morales, 20, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident when he was ejected from a 1994 Jeep Cherokee SUV after it rolled over on the Highway. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal SUV rollover accident occurred on the Interstate 10 near Etiwanda Avenue in Ontario, during the early morning hours of November 20, 2011. Officials say Albor-Morales was attempting to pass a slower vehicle when he lost control of the Jeep and it overturned several times. Albor-Morales sustained fatal injuries. A 21-year-old Pomona woman sustained major injuries and a 26-year-old Fontana man suffered minor injuries.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Angel Irwin Albor-Morales following this tragic rollover accident. My thoughts are also with the two injured victims of this crash. Please keep them in your prayers.

San Bernardino Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 16 people were killed and 1,049 were injured in Ontario car accidents. During that same year, 223 fatalities and 7,870 injuries occurred due to San Bernardino County car accidents.

What Caused This Fatal Rollover Accident?

Based on this news report, Albor-Morales lost control of the Jeep while attempting to pass a vehicle, while traveling about 65 miles per hour. I trust investigators are determining the answers to the many questions that remain here. Was there an auto defect or design flaw in the SUV, which caused it to roll over? Did the other motorist swerve or make an unsafe movement? Was Albor-Morales in fact not wearing a seatbelt or did it fail to work properly during the rollover crash? Did a dangerous roadway condition cause or contribute to this fatal car accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased auto accident victim would be well advised to preserve the vehicle in its current state so an expert can thoroughly examine it for possible defects, design flaws, and other evidence. Victims' families would be well advised to contact a reputable San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. In these types of cases, the services of a personal injury attorney with considerable experience in handling auto product liability claims against large auto makers will prove invaluable to car accident victims or their families.

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A man in his 30s was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his vehicle went out of control and slammed into a palm tree catching fire. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal car accident occurred in the 10800 block of Sunset Boulevard near Bellagio Road, early morning on November 11, 2011. Officials say the man was driving east on Sunset when his car went over the lanes and crashed into a tree. The Toyota Corolla that the victim was driving exploded into flames. An investigation is underway.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Los Angeles Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 227 fatalities and 25,043 injuries involving car accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, 554 people died and 50,817 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

Possible Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is not clear as to what caused the Toyota to crash and explode into flames. There are many unanswered questions here. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the Toyota? Was this accident the result of driver error? Did speed, alcohol or distracted driving cause or contribute to the accident? Was a dangerous roadway condition a factor in this accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If a defective auto led to this collision, the family of the deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim against the auto maker. In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current crashed condition, unaltered, so an expert can thoroughly examine it for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. Families of victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims or their families.

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Regino Miranda III, 27, was killed in a San Diego car accident after he lost control of his Chevy Silverado pickup truck, and crashed. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal car accident occurred the morning of November 4, 2011 on the southbound La Jolla Parkway transition road to the southbound 5 Freeway. California Highway Patrol officials say Miranda lost control his Chevy pickup, which went off the roadway. The pickup rolled several times and came to rest in the middle lanes. Miranda died at the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Regino Miranda for their tragic and heartbreaking loss.

San Diego Car Accidents

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 71 fatalities and 5,819 injuries reported as a result of car accidents in San Diego. Countywide, 217 people died and 12,998 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Rollover Accident?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to why Miranda lost control of his vehicle. There are several unanswered questions here. Was there an auto defect or a mechanical malfunction in the pickup truck? Was this accident a result of driver error? Were any other vehicles involved? For example, was Miranda's pickup truck run off the roadway by another driver or vehicle? Was there a dangerous roadway condition which may have caused or contributed to this accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

In such cases, it would be a good idea to preserve the vehicle in its current crashed condition so it can be thoroughly examined by an expert for product defects, malfunctions and other evidence. If it is determined that an auto product defect caused the accident, then, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective product can be held liable.

Families of deceased victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

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Michael Millar, 48, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the fatal crash occurred the afternoon of October 22, 2011 near the intersection of Summit Valley Road and Santa Fe Avenue in Hesperia. Millar was northbound on Summit Valley Road when he lost control of the truck. The pickup overturned and Millar was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Michael Millar for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Bernardino Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 10 deaths and 221 injuries involving car accidents in Hesperia. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what caused Millar to lose control of the pickup truck. There are several questions that remain here at the moment. Was there an auto defect or mechanical malfunction in the truck, which caused Millar to lose control? Was there a dangerous or defective condition on the roadway? Were any other vehicles involved? For example, was the pickup truck run off the roadway or cut off by another vehicle? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

In such cases, it would be in the best interests of the deceased victim's family to preserve the vehicle in its crashed condition unaltered so that it can be examined by an expert thoroughly for malfunctions, product defects and other evidence. Families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

A skilled car accident lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway may have caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the governmental agency in charge of maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a public entity must be properly filed with six months of the incident, under California Government Code Section 911.2.

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