A 21-year-old man suffered major injuries in a San Diego car accident after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was turning left at a street intersection. According to a 10News report, the injury motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Main and Vesta streets in the Barrio Logan area, the evening of January 31, 2012. Police say the victim was headed eastbound on Main Street when his motorcycle collided with a westbound Chevy Monte Carlo that attempted a left turn onto Vesta Street. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with a broken femur and clavicle. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured motorcyclist. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were nine fatalities and 291 injuries involving San Diego motorcycle accidents. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 989 people, during the same year.

Left Turn Law

Based on this news report, it appears that the Chevy Monte Carlo tried to make a left turn ahead of the motorcyclist. It is not clear if the car's driver failed to yield the right-of-way to the oncoming motorcyclist. 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."

Fault and Liability

I trust officials are looking into why the driver of the car did not yield the right-of-way to the motorcyclist. If the driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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Three people were injured in a San Diego car accident involving a 2008 Nissan Altima, a Mercury Mountaineer and a third vehicle. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the injury accident occurred at West Vista Way and Cedar Road in Vista on January 27, 2012. Officials say the driver of the Nissan turned left in front of the SUV and then veered into a third vehicle, which was stopped at a stop sign. The 22-year-old female driver of the Nissan and her two passengers were hospitalized following the collision. Two of them were airlifted with serious injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the seriously injured victims of this San Diego accident. I wish them the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 10 people were killed and 283 were injured in Vista car accidents. During that same year, there were 217 fatalities and 12,998 injuries reported as a result of San Diego County car accidents.

What Caused This Intersection Accident?

Based on this news report, the Nissan was turning left when it collided with the SUV. It will have to be determined if the driver of the Nissan failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn.

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."

Liability Issues

If the driver of the Nissan is determined to have been at fault, she could be held liable for the injuries and damages caused. Injured passengers can file a claim against negligent drivers seeking compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident 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.

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Syd Elane Pyne, 56, was killed in a San Diego car accident after she was hit by a vehicle while walking across a roadway, the morning of January 19, 2012. According to a report in U-T San Diego, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on North Melrose Drive between Highland Drive and West Los Angeles Drive in Vista. Officials say Pyne and her 25-year-old daughter were crossing the road diagonally outside a crosswalk and toward a bus stop. A Toyota Camry that was northbound struck Pyne, who died at the scene. Her daughter was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Syd Elane Pyne, who was killed in this San Diego pedestrian accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 16 were injured in Vista pedestrian accidents. During that same year, there were 57 fatalities and 937 injuries involving San Diego County pedestrian accidents.

Laws Relating to Pedestrians

Based on this news report, officials suspect that Pyne and her daughter were crossing outside of a crosswalk at the time they were hit. Under California law, motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are walking in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

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." The same section 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."

Liability Issues

If it is determined that the driver was negligent at the time of the crash, he or she can be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. In such cases, victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims or their families.

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Landen Swanson, 20, died from injuries he suffered in a San Diego car accident, which involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the incident occurred the evening of January 9, 2012 at the intersection of Oleander Avenue and Alamitos Way in San Marcos. Swanson had gotten off a bus and was headed home on his skateboard when he was hit. The driver of the vehicle that struck Swanson fled the scene leaving the victim lying on the roadway, critically injured. Swanson suffered traumatic brain injuries. The hit-and-run driver turned himself in, several hours after the incident. Charges are pending.

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

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 15 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Marcos. In San Diego County as a whole, 57 people died and 937 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Collision

Based on the news account, Swanson was crossing the roadway when he was hit by the motorist and left on the roadway, critically injured. Under California law, motorists are required to stop right away and remain at the scene until authorities arrive. They are also required to exchange information with the other parties involved and most importantly, obtain assistance for the injured victims. In this case, the driver left the scene without doing any of the above.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Compensation for Victims' Families

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable. Victims' families in such cases may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of love and companionship.

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A 44-year-old woman was fatally injured in a San Diego car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the hit-and-run accident occurred on Plaza Boulevard near B Avenue in National City, the night of January 2, 2012. Officials say the woman was run over by a dark colored sedan. The vehicle drove over her and left the scene of the crash. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Officials are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman killed in this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), National City pedestrian accidents claimed the lives of two people and injured 27. During that same year, 57 fatalities and 937 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents in San Diego County.

Leaving the Scene of an Injury Collision

Based on this news report, the driver of the dark sedan ran over the woman and left the scene of the crash. It is unclear why the victim was on the roadway or if she had been struck by another motorist before the fatal collision. Regardless, California law requires motorists involved in injury crashes to stop immediately at the scene and wait until authorities arrive. Drivers are required to stop irrespective of who was at fault in the accident. Motorists are also required to exchange information with other parties and obtain help for the injured victim. The driver in this case did none of the above, but simply drove away. Unconscionable!

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

The family of a deceased hit-and-run victim would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will be able to better inform a victim's family about how their auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is not located, or, if the driver is uninsured or underinsured.

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The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu was injured in a San Diego car accident when a drunk driver struck his parked vehicle. According to a news report in The San Diego Union Tribune, the DUI collision occurred on Interstate 5 north of State Route 905 in San Diego, during the early morning hours of December 26, 2011. Officials say Raul Hernandez was under the influence when he hit the Chevy, which was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. The Malibu overturned several times and the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Hernandez was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this San Diego accident. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and quick recovery.

San Diego DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 27 people were killed and 748 were injured in DUI collisions in the city of San Diego. During that same year, there were 103 fatalities and 1,754 injuries reported as a result of alcohol-related collisions, countywide.

California DUI Laws

Based on this news report, the victim was in a parked car on the shoulder of the roadway when the suspected drunk driver hit his vehicle. It is a violation of California law to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

Liability Issues

Victims of drunk drivers would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who has a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk drivers. In addition to facing criminal charges, drunk drivers can be held civilly liable for the injuries and damages they cause.

Injured victims can seek compensation to cover damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other related expenses. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

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A man and his 5-year-old daughter were hospitalized with injuries after a San Diego car accident, the evening of December 8, 2011. According to a 10News report, the injury collision occurred as the two pedestrians crossed Ruffin Road near Calle Fortunada, mid-block. Officials say they were struck by a Nissan pickup truck driven by a 30-year-old man. The 35-year-old dad sustained multiple bone fractures in the left leg and brain injuries, while his daughter suffered a broken jaw. Officials are investigating this incident.

My thoughts and prayers are with both the injured victims of this collision, especially the man, who has apparently suffered a traumatic brain injury. I wish him and his daughter the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 18 fatalities and 494 injuries involving San Diego pedestrian accidents. Also, countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 57 lives and injured 937 people, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Laws

Based on this news report, officials are saying that the man and daughter were not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. 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." The same section 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."

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the pickup truck is determined to have been at fault, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to this incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

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A 52-year-old El Cajon man was killed in a San Diego car accident after his 2004 Honda Accord crashed into the back of a Freightliner semi-truck. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal truck accident occurred on the Interstate 8 near Alpine in East County, the early morning of November 16, 2011. Officials say the truck was travelling slowly after driving uphill, when the Accord slammed into its rear. Investigators have ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors and are trying to determine if speed or distracted driving was a contributing factor in the accident. The 35-year-old male truck driver was not injured.

My deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of the man killed in this tragic truck accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 76 people were killed and 2,268 were injured in car accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Countywide, there were 217 fatalities and 12,998 injuries involving car accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Collision?

Based on this news report, the truck was travelling well below the speed limit when the car crashed into the back of it. I trust investigators are determining the speed of both of the vehicles, and why the victim was unable to avoid the collision. Officials are considering the possibility of distracted driving as a contributing factor in the crash because there was food and drink in the victim's car. They are also looking into whether excessive speed played a part in the accident.

Liability Issues

In such cases, the family of a deceased victim would be well advised to seek the counsel of a reputed San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that their legal right rights and best interests are protected. If it can be determined that the truck driver's negligence contributed to the accident, then he and his employer may be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

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Three men were injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials report, was caused by a drunk driver who ran a red light. According to a 10News report, the injury collision occurred early morning on November 11, 2011 at the intersection of El Cajon Boulevard and Fairmont Avenue. Two men were heading east on El Cajon Boulevard in a pickup truck, when the driver ran a red light at Fairmont and hit a Volkswagen Jetta. Both men in the truck, including the suspected DUI driver, were seriously injured. The male driver of the Jetta sustained non-life-threatening injuries as well. Police say the driver of the truck will face a felony DUI charge when he is released from the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

DUI Collisions in San Diego

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 27 fatalities and 748 injuries occurred as a result of alcohol-related crashes in San Diego. Also, countywide, DUI collisions claimed 103 lives and caused 1,754 injuries, during the same year.

Violation of Laws

Based on this news report, the driver of the pickup truck was not only under the influence at the time, but he also ran a red light at the intersection, which is another serious traffic violation. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."
California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."

Liability Issues

In this particular case, the injured truck passenger and the driver of the Jetta can seek compensation from the at-fault motorist for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, and physical therapy. Car accident victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

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Three people were injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials report, involved a drunk driver crashing into the back of a motorcycle, the night of November 6, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the DUI collision occurred on College Avenue near Acorn Street in Rolando. Officials say the driver of a Volvo slammed into a motorcycle. The 23-year-old motorist suffered life-threatening internal injuries, the male motorcyclist sustained a broken neck and his passenger suffered a broken arm. Officials suspect that the Volvo's driver was under the influence of alcohol.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this San Diego crash. I wish them the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 27 fatalities and 748 injuries involving DUI collisions in San Diego. In San Diego County as a whole, 103 people died and 1,754 were injured due to alcohol-related crashes, during the same year.

California DUI Law

Based on this news report, the driver of the Volvo was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." The same section also states that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher.

Liability Issues

In this particular case, in addition to facing criminal charges, the driver of the Volvo can be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages suffered by the motorcyclist and his passenger. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who has a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk drivers. For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

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