Drunk or Drugged Drivers
Tulare woman killed in rollover at J Street and Highway 99
A woman killed in a single-car rollover north of Tulare early Sunday morning has been identified as Rosa Estrada, 22, of Tulare, said the Tulare County Sheriff-Coroner’s office.
The California Highway Patrol said Estrada was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car when it overturned off the J Street onramp onto Highway 99 north of Tulare at 1:20 a.m. Sunday.
The driver, Giovanni Ferreira, 22, of Visalia, was northbound on the J Street onramp when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road, the CHP said. Ferreira’s 2005 Toyota Corolla ran through a metal guard rail and overturned several times. Ferreira was wearing a seatbelt and sustained minor injuries. He was treated at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia.
Cause of the Tulare Crash
If news accounts are accurate, the driver Giovanni Ferreira, 22, of Visalia, is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Tulare County crash has not been made. The CHP did say that alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
One-car fatality linked to intoxication
A one-car accident at the junction of state Route 163 and Interstate 8 left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday. It also closed part of the interchange for about two hours.
At about 3:25 a.m., the driver of a Chevrolet HHR was traveling fast through the transition road from northbound Route 163 to the eastbound interstate, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The vehicle flipped, ejecting two of three passengers. One passenger died, another suffered minor injuries and a third sustained major injuries, according to CHP. It said the driver appeared uninjured but will be charged with felony DUI and manslaughter.
The name of the dead passenger has not been released.
Cause of the San Diego County Crash
As a passenger, the deceased likely could have done nothing to prevent this fatal roll over collision that ultimately took their life. The California Highway Patrol will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, witness reports, and other factors to determine what occurred and who was responsible. roll over collisions such as this one can have countless causes, including unsafe passing maneuvers, swerving to avoid an object in the road, falling asleep at the wheel, driving under the influence, or driver distraction.
According to the California Highway Patrol the crash was “due to the driver’s state of intoxication, the driver failed to maintain effective control of the vehicle, which ran off the left side of the roadway”.
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3 killed, 3 injured in Sacramento Co highway crash
Three Sacramento residents were killed early this morning and two others were hospitalized after their Pontiac SUV was slammed head-on by a Honda CRV driving the wrong way on Highway 50 in Gold River,according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.
The Honda driver, Christopher Rigsby, 41, of Redwood City was hospitalized and arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence, Officer Jim Young said.
“We do believe alcohol was the cause,” the spokesman said.
The force of the crash caused the Pontiac, a 2001 Aztec, to flip on its roof and eject two women in the rear seat, ages 52 and 56, who died at the scene, Young said. A 51-year-old passenger in the front seat died inside the vehicle, Young said.
The identities of the victims, all Sacramento residents, were being withheld until next-of-kin could be notified, the CHP said.
The Aztec driver, Gustavo Sandoval-Gonzalez, 31, of Sacramento, was taken to UC Davis Medical Center with chest pain and hand and knee injuries, Young said. A rear-seat passenger, Pedro Cornejo, 59, of Sacramento, was taken to Mercy San Juan hospital with “major injuries,” Young said.
The crash also left Rigsby trapped inside the 2007 Honda CRV he was driving alone. He was freed by rescue workers and taken to UC Davis Medical Center, Young said.
According to CHP investigators, the Pontiac was driving westbound around 12:45 a.m. on Highway 50 near Folsom Boulevard when it was hit head on by the Honda CRV, which was driving the wrong way. The Pontiac was determined to be driving 62 mph in a 65-mph zone, while the Honda’s speed was unknown, Young said.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Crash injures Oceanside woman
Vista — A 44-year-old Oceanside woman sustained major injuries in a car crash and was airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4 p.m. on Buena Creek Road south of Monte Vista Drive, just east of Vista. The California Highway Patrol said Vista resident Teodocio Valdovinos, 53, was speeding in a 2004 Chevy Tahoe when he attempted to pass a slow-moving motor home on the wrong side of the road. Valdovinos clipped a motorcycle with his mirror then collided head-on with a 2007 Toyota Sienna driven by the 44-year-old woman. The woman’s name and the extent of her injuries were not released.
Valdovinos was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury. He was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pains and then booked into Vista jail.
Buena Creek Road was closed for about two hours while officers investigated the crash.
Cause of the Vista Accident
If news accounts are accurate, the driver of the Chevy Tahoe is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the San Diego County crash has not been made.
Automobile Accidents and Serious Injury Liabilty
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Teen killed in suspected DUI crash identified
Coroner’s officials have identified the 19-year-old man killed in a suspected DUI crash over the weekend near Lake Skinner.
Aaron Ellison was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, around 3 a.m. Sunday just outside Murrieta in French Valley, at Borel and Buck Roads, the Riverside County coroner’s office said.
The driver of the car, 19-year-old Ashly Nicole Rodriguez, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter, authorities said. She was booked into the Southwest Detention Center Sunday morning and later released on $75,000 bail, jail records show.
California Highway Patrol officers said Rodriguez was driving about 50 mph when her car went off the road and overturned.
Ellison was one of three passengers in the 2006 Nissan Altima. The two others were taken to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildomar with moderate injuries, authorities said.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Four hospitalized after suspected drunk driving accident
An elderly couple is recovering after police investigators say the two were hit by a suspected drunk driver at a southwest Bakersfield intersection.
The 72-year-old driver of the pontiac suffered moderate injuries, and a 70-year-old passenger suffered major injuries. Police say the driver and passenger of the Saturn both suffered moderate injuries.
All four were taken to Kern Medical Center.
Cause of the Bakersfield Crash
Bakersfield Police Department investigators reported Sunday morning, a 34-year-old driver of a green Saturn coupe ran a red light at the intersection of White Lane and Akers Road, broadsiding a grey Pontiac. Investigators also reported that the Saturn is suspected of driving drunk.
DUI- impaired driving accident personal injury liability
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Santa Paula man killed after a vehicle hit an RV at Faria Beach Park
A Santa Paula man was killed and four people were injured this morning after a vehicle hit a motor home parked at the Faria Beach campground in Ventura, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Officers said 20-year old Abram Pineda of Santa Paula was driving southbound on Highway 101 in the 5000 block of west Pacific Coast Highway at about 5:40 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and drove off the main road.
The vehicle’s right front end struck a motorhome that was parked on the right shoulder, which then struck a parked trailer.
The passenger in the vehicle, Victor Arenas, 20, died at the scene, CHP officials said.
Pineda tried to flee the scene on foot but was detained by witnesses, officials said.
Another passenger in the vehicle, 20-year old Anthony Daniel Saenz of Santa Paula sustained minor injuries. The passengers in the motorhome, 72-year old Peggy Booth and 66-year old James Booth of Oxnard also sustained minor injuries.
A passenger in the trailer, 56-year old Clara Glanville of Fillmore, also sustained minor injuries.
All five people were taken to Ventura County Medical Center where they were treated for injuries, county fire department officials said.
An autopsy to determine Arenas’ cause of death will be done Monday, said James Baroni, Ventura County chief deputy medical examiner.
Cause of the Ventura Crash
The collision is still under investigation, but CHP officials said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. Pineda was arrested, but CHP officials have not determined his charges.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
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The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
Boy killed in Oregon 3-car wreck, driver arrested
BEAVERTON — A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother critically injured, and a Vancouver woman arrested in a three-car accident Sunday evening on SW Canyon Road near Linden Road.
A Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan.
The left front wheel of the Avalanche had been sheared off. The Acura was heavily damaged on the driver side.
The mother and two children, one of them the 10-year-old, were in the Acura. The mother was taken to Legacy Emanuel hospital in critical condition. A 15-year-old son was also taken to Emanuel with cuts and bruises. They had to be extricated from the car by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews.
Those who were in the Avalanche were all standing outside it when officers arrived and initially were uncooperative in identifying the driver. As the investigation continued, officers concluded that Paige D. Couch, 38, was behind the wheel.
The wreck closed Canyon Road for several hours.
Cause of the Oregon Crash
Officers determined that an eastbound Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan. There were signs of “alcohol impairment” with the driver, said Beaverton police spokeswoman Pam Yazzolino She was taken to the Washington County jail and held on accusations of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault. Though there were signs of alcohol impairment, police had not issued a DUI citation. The accident remains under investigation.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
Arvin Woman Killed, Man Hurt In Possible DUI Crash
An Arvin woman is dead and her driver hurt after being hit by a possible drunken driver at Edison Highway & DiGiorgio Road.
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. near Lamont when California Highway Patrol officials said a Bakersfield man in a red truck ran a stop sign, crashing into the side of a white truck driven by the Arvin residents.
The 47-year-old Arvin female passenger died, and the 58-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital with major injuries.
CHP officials are now investigating if the Bakersfield driver at fault was driving under the influence.
The crash was initially reported as an attempted hit and run, but officers said the driver stayed on the scene and was “shaken up.”
Cause of the Kern Car Accident
If news accounts of KERO News are accurate, the man driving the red truck is likely responsible for causing this accident, because he was allegedly driving under the influence and a high rate of speed. However, the incident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol and an official determination of the cause of the Kern County crash has not been made.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
Woman killed in suspected teen DUI crash ID’d
ANAHEIM – Authorities identified Friday one of two women struck and killed by a teen-age boy suspected of driving while intoxicated over the weekend.
Carol Shea, 66, died Saturday due to multiple traumatic injuries, Supervising Deputy Coroner Larry Esslinger said. Earlier this week, authorities identified the other woman as 56-year-old Hengameh Saghafi. She also died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries. 
The fatal accident happened shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday in the 1600 block of Harbor Boulevard near Disneyland.
The investigation revealed the women, who were both homeless, were walking in a crosswalk on the east side of Harbor Boulevard when they were struck by a Chevrolet Astro van traveling southbound on Harbor, Anaheim police Sgt. Rick Martinez said, adding that the van struck the center divider.
One of the women was thrown a “considerable distance” and came to rest in the southbound lanes of traffic. The other woman came to rest in the left-turn lane of the northbound lanes, he said.
The possessions the women were carrying were scattered all over the street.
A witness told police that there were more people in the van, but when police arrived, they found only a 17-year-old Santa Ana boy who told them he was the driver, Martinez said.
The driver was arrested and booked at Orange County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, causing a collision and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Martinez said.
The investigation is continuing.
Cause of the Anaheim Car Accident
If news accounts in the Orange County Register are accurate, the 17 year old is likely responsible for causing this accident, because he was allegedly driving under the influence and a high rate of speed. However, the incident is still under investigation by the Santa Ana Police Department and an official determination of the cause of the Orange County crash has not been made.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
