Head-on Crash
Head-on collision near Coalinga leaves 1 dead
A head-on crash that happened when one vehicle was passing another killed a 71-year-old woman east of Coalinga on Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Yesey Alba, 22, of Huron was driving his vehicle west on Jayne Avenue near El Dorado Avenue shortly before 9 a.m. when he went into the eastbound lane to pass another car, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Alba’s vehicle collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Dale Chapman, 60, of Coalinga.
The unidentified Coalinga woman died in the crash. Alba and Chapman sustained major injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Alba was in critical condition, and Chapman was in fair condition Tuesday afternoon, a hospital spokeswoman said.
According to a California Highway Patrol press release, alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on May 21 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim fatally injured would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty-five years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
Fatal Accident on Route 56
Nicholas James Reynolds Hart, 22, a 2009 graduate of Poway High School, died when a Toyota Land Rover sped out of control into the wrong lane and slammed into his car, authorities said.
Hart was driving a Scion west on state Route 56 near Black Mountain Road about 9:45 a.m. Timothy Barnette, 18, of San Diego, was eastbound when he apparently lost control of his Land Rover, veered across a grassy highway divider and struck the Scion.
Hart lived in San Diego with his father and brother, the Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Barnette remained hospitalized Friday with major injuries, California Highway Patrol spokesman Jake Sanchez said. He said accident investigators believe Barnette was driving impaired by some substance other than alcohol, and that he may face criminal charges.
Cause of the San Diego County Crash
While this devastating San Diego County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victim who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Diego County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.
Impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
1 killed, 5 injured in head-on crash
On Friday, April 26, 2013, about 1155 PM, officers from the Perris Police Department responded to the intersection of 4th St. (SR74) and Navajo St., regarding a major injury traffic collision. Upon their arrival they located a Ford Taurus and Mazda Protégé that had collided head on. The driver of the Taurus, identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s office as Robert Washington, 54, of Moreno Valley, was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where he was pronounced dead. Five occupants of the Mazda were also transported to a local hospital, where they were treated for a variety of injuries. The identities of occupants of the Mazda are being withheld due to their age.
The Perris Police Department traffic Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Mazda, while traveling westbound on 4th St. and crossed over the center line and struck the Ford head-on. At this time, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision, however an exact cause of the collision cannot be determined until the investigation is completed.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 26 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler, has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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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Fatal Traffic Collision in Hesperia
On April 23, 2013 at about 2:50 p.m, Deputies from the Hesperia Station and units from the California Highway Patrol along with rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a report of a two vehicle, head on traffic collision in the area of Hwy 138 and Little Horsethief Ranch Rd. in Hesperia. It was reported that the two vehicles had collided head on and that there were serious injuries to several parties. Rescue personnel arrived on scene and discovered that the male driver of a 1991 Ford Explorer was trapped inside his vehicle and suffered fatal injuries upon impact. The driver was later identified as Robert E. Miller, age 57 of Victorville. A male passenger from that same vehicle was suffering from injuries, not life threatening.
Three occupants from the second vehicle, a 1999 Toyota minivan were also seriously injured, one with life threatening head injuries. Rescue personnel extricated the victims from their vehicles and all were transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center by both air and ground transportation.
The Hesperia Station Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to conduct the investigation. It was determined that for unknown reasons the driver of the Ford Explorer who was traveling east on Hwy 138 at an undetermined speed, crossed over into the westbound lanes and collided head on into the Toyota minivan as it traveled west on Hwy 138.
Hwy 138 was closed in both directions between Summit Valley Rd. and Hwy 173 until about 1930 hours while investigators processed the scene for evidence. At this time the exact cause of the collision and why the driver of the Ford Explorer crossed into the westbound lane is still under investigation by the Hesperia Station Traffic Division MAIT Investigators.
Automobile Collisions and Personal Injury Liability
While the accident on April 23 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced personal injury lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced personal injury attorney for over twenty-five years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue personal injury claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s personal injury cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
Head-on Collision in Menifee leaves one dead
On Friday April 5, 2013, at about 5:19 pm, officers from the Menifee Police Department were dispatched to Antelope Road and Scott Road in the city of Menifee, reference a major traffic collision call.
Deputies arrived within three minutes and located the traffic collision on Antelope Road north of Scott Road. The Menifee Traffic Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed a Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Antelope Road. The vehicle crossed over the center lane and sideswiped a Hyundi Accent. This collision caused the southbound vehicle to lose control and collide with a second vehicle, (a Honda Civic) head-on. Two additional vehicles traveling northbound collided into each other while attempting to avoid the head-on collision.
The female juvenile driver of the Honda Civic was critically injured and transported to a regional hospital. The female adult driver of the Hyundi was also transported to a regional hospital and was pronounced deceased upon arrival. The female adult driver of the second Honda Civic was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The additional two drivers were uninjured. The identities of the drivers are withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Cause of the Menifee Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of the accident victims who was fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on April 5 remains under investigation, the family members of the victim in would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
Fiery Wreck On Interstate 10 kills Two
A hit-and-run driver fleeing from an accident — and traveling the wrong direction on Interstate 10 — slammed head-on into a pickup, causing a fiery wreck that killed him and the motorist he hit, according to California Highway Patrol officials. The crash happened at 1:22 a.m. Sunday, March 31, about a half-mile east of Brookside Avenue in Beaumont, coroner’s investigators said in a written statement. Francisco Hernandez, 23, of Highland, left the scene of a traffic collision in a 2012 Toyota TC, according to CHP and coroner’s officials. Hernandez was driving west in the interstate’s eastbound lanes and crashed into a 2004 GMC Sierra pickup, CHP officers determined. The GMC was driven by a 45-year-old Beaumont man whose name the coroner’s office has not yet released. The collision caused the pickup to catch fire. It was fully ablaze by the time Cal Fire/Riverside County fire crews arrived. The Beaumont man’s body was badly burned, the CHP said. Fire officials said a third person suffered major injuries. It was not clear which vehicle that person was in.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on March 31 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
Head-on Collision in Palm Desert Claims 2 Lives
A head-on collision Saturday night on Washington Street in Palm Desert killed two people from Indio.
The driver, a 40-year-old man, wasn’t wearing his seat belt and was ejected from a Chevrolet pickup when it collided with a GMC pickup hauling a trailer, the Riverside County coroner’s office reported.
The passenger in the Chevrolet, Christine Chandler, 29, of Indio, was wearing her seat belt but died of her injuries at the scene.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name was withheld pending notification of his family.
The crash occurred at about 9:45 p.m. in the center median of Washington Street, about 800 feet south of 38th Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the GMC pickup was heading north on Washington when it was struck head-on by the southbound Chevrolet pickup that drifted into oncoming traffic.
A CHP officer at the scene of the crash said alcohol may have been a factor, as empty beer cans were found scattered near the Chevrolet.
Three others in the GMC, a man and two boys, ages 12 and 7, suffered minor injuries, according to the CHP.
Cause of the Palm Desert Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on March 3 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
One dead, two injured in Kramer Junction crash
Robert Walton, a 54 year-old resident of Boron in Kern County, was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 395 in Kramer Junction, approximately one mile south of State Route 58, in a 1985 Pontiac Fiero. The driver of a 2009 Kia Rendo was traveling Southbound U.S. Highway 395 crossed over a solid double yellow line in an attempt to pass several vehicles. The driver of the Kia who was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes collided head on with the Fiero. Mr. Walton sustained multiple traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 5:02 PM. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.
Cause of the Kramer Junction Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Bernardino County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled wrongful death accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
While the accident on February 13 remains under investigation, the family members of the victims in the minivan would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California. 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 liability 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.
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.
3 Johnson Valley teens killed in head-on crash
Three High Desert young men, at least one still in high school, were killed Saturday night in a violent head-on crash with an alleged drunken driver.
Tyler Shane Correll, 18, of Hesperia was driving a 2001 Saturn sedan south on Old Woman Springs Road near Olvine Road in Johnson Valley when an unidentified man driving north in a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado allegedly tried to drive around slower-moving traffic and veered into the Saturn’s path, colliding with the smaller vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Correll and two other males ages 17 and 18, were killed. The two males were identified as: 17 year-old Jordan La Rocque of Hesperia and 18 year-old Ruben Ramos of Hesperia, according to the San Bernardino County coroner’s website. It was not immediately clear if anyone else was in the Saturn.
The driver of the Silverado, whose name was unavailable, was immediately arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
Cause of the Johnson Valley Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Bernardino County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
Lakeland Village: Two motorists killed in head-on crash identified
Riverside County fire crews were on the scene of a head-on crash in which two motorists –both male — were killed this evening in Lakeland Village, it was reported.
According to a Riverside County Fire Department, the collision between a white sedan and charcoal-colored pickup truck occurred at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Grand Ave. and Adelfa Street.
One passenger — a male who was not identified — was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital with injuries described as minor to moderate, according to Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann.
Riverside County Coroner’s office has released the names of the two men killed in Tuesday night.
William Messemore, 40, the driver of the pickup truck, and Matthew Camilli, 25, driver of the Dodge Neon, were both killed in the head-on crash that occurred on Grand Ave. and Adelfa St.
Both were residents of Lake Elsinore.
According to California Highway Patrol officer Brian Keene, the driver of the charcoal-colored Toyota Tacoma was speeding southbound on Grand Avenue and may have been drunk when he struck head-on a Dodge Neon that was stopped facing northbound.
Keene said witnesses estimated the pickup’s speed at about 70-80 mph.
Drivers in both vehicles were killed in the crash. Both cars were registered in Lake Elsinore.
A passenger in the truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Keene said that one witness who’d come upon the scene of the collision recognized the two men from the truck as having just come from a thrift shop where they were inquiring about purchasing a microwave.
The witness said the pair carried “beer cans in their hands, were staggering (and had) slurred speech,” Keene said.
Of the driver in the Dodge Neon, Keene said: “There was nothing he could have done. He was just stopped, minding his own business, looking to turn left.”
Cause of the Lake Elsinore Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.
Alcohol impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability
