Pedestrian
Woman Struck and Killed by Trash Truck
A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday afternoon by a trash truck in a residential area of Westminster, an Orange County Fire Authority official said.
Authorities responded to a call about 1:15 p.m. at 9021 Madison Ave., where witnesses say a woman who appeared to be in her 40s was hit.
Capt. Marc Stone said the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“She wasn’t in crosswalk or anything like that,” Stone said. “How the two came together, I have no idea.”
Witnesses have told police that the woman, identified as Betty Dietz, 65, was trying to flag down the garbage man when she stepped into the street and was accidentally run over, authorities said Thursday evening.
Dietz was standing near her house in a cul-de-sac in the 9000 block of Madison Avenue because she may have forgotten to put out her trash can. She stepped into the street to try to alert the driver, but the driver did not see her and exited his truck only after he heard the sound of her body being crushed, according to witnesses.
“At this point it looks like it was just a horrible accident,” Westminster Police Det. Alan Aoki said. “At this point we see nothing criminal.”
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
Pedestrian hit by one car, then dragged by a second
GARDEN GROVE — A 54-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday night when he was struck by two cars, one of which fled while the other dragged him more than 700 feet, police said.
A Dodge Magnum traveling south on West Street near Acacia Avenue is believed to have struck Gregory Martin of Garden Grove, who was then hit by an SUV traveling in the same direction, said Jason Perkins, a collision investigator with the Garden Grove Police Department.
Martin was trapped underneath the SUV and was dragged along southbound West Street and onto Garden Grove Boulevard until the driver stopped the vehicle, Perkins said.
Police and paramedics arrived about 6:40 p.m., taking Martin to a hospital, where he was reportedly in critical condition.
While the driver of the SUV remained at the scene to talk to police, the driver of the Magnum fled before officers arrived, Perkins said.
A witness gave investigators a license plate number for the Magnum, which they reported finding abandoned in Santa Ana several hours after the accident.
“There was obvious and indicative damage to it,” Perkins said.
Police were searching for the driver of the Magnum.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether the pedestrian or the vehicles had right of way.
While there are unmarked crosswalks in the area, police do not know if Martin was walking in one of them.
Cause of the Garden Grove accident
The cause of the December 28 pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
12-year-old struck, killed by sedan
A 12-year-old Riverside girl was stuck and killed by a sedan late Sunday on westbound Highway 60 in Mira Loma, just east of the transition road onto Interstate 15, authorities said.
Eunice Flores was a pedestrian when the car hit her about 11 p.m., according to a news release from the Riverside County coroner’s office.
She was prounced dead on a grass embankment next to the freeway at 11:15pm.
Cause of the Mira Loma Pedestrian Fatality
Based on News reports it is unknown why she was on the freeway or the circumstances tht led up to the crash. No other details were available. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
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Man Struck, Killed In Crosswalk In Daly City
DALY CITY (CBS SF) — A pedestrian fatally struck by a car as he walked across a crosswalk in Daly City on Thursday evening has been identified by the San Mateo County coroner’s office as 49-year-old Nelson Jose Munoz.
Munoz, a Daly City resident, was walking west in a crosswalk at the intersection of Skyline and Hickey boulevards around 5:50 p.m. Thursday when a 1994 Toyota Corolla traveling south on Skyline Boulevard struck him, police said.
Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Corolla was not cited and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, according to police.
The vehicle was impounded as police continue their investigation into the accident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to call Daly City police at (650) 991-8119.
Cause of the Daly City Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Officials identify woman killed in Ventura crash
Officials Thursday identified a 65-year-old Ventura woman killed Wednesday after being hit by a car while walking her dog.
Katie Reed was legally crossing Ventura Avenue in a crosswalk at Shoshone Street about 6:30 a.m. when she was struck by a southbound truck, police said.
Both she and her dog were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. An autopsy showed Reed died of blunt-force injuries, said Deputy Ventura County Medical Examiner Michael Tellez.
The driver, Michael Whalen, 56, of Ventura, stopped at the scene to help the victim, police said. Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor, and Whalen was not injured or arrested.
Investigators believe the driver did not see the woman crossing the street, police said. Police and the District Attorney’s Office will determine whether to seek charges against the driver, said police Sgt. Ryan Weeks.
“Vision was limited due to darkness,” Weeks said.
Cause of the Ventura Accident
If news accounts in the Ventura County Star are accurate, the driver of the automobile is likely responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the police and an official determination of the cause of the Ventura County crash has not been made.
Pedestrian Accidents
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Woman killed in Yucca Valley crash
A Yucca Valley woman died Wednesday evening when she was struck by a car on Highway 247 in Yucca Valley.
The driver was in a 2007 Chevy Tahoe heading south on the 247 near Encelia Drive at 6:38 p.m. when she struck Linda Dingman, 52, who was walking across the road.
San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said Dingman was wearing dark clothing.
Linda Dingman, 52, died Wednesday night, Dec. 21, when a Chevrolet Tahoe hit her as she tried to cross Old Woman Springs Road.
Linda Dingman of Yucca Valley was crossing from the east side of the highway to the west around 6:38 p.m. near Encelia Drive when the SUV, heading southbound, hit her, the Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday morning.
Dingman, who had been walking alone, died on the highway. No one else was hurt, Deputy T. Kaukani said at the scene.
Investigators believe the driver, 33-year-old Carla McChristian of Yucca Valley, did not see Dingman as she crossed the street in the dark. Dingman was wearing dark clothing and there are no streetlights in the immediate vicinity.
The scene was shut off from traffic, with barricades set up on Old Woman Springs Road at Twentynine Palms Highway and Encelia Drive, for several hours after the accident.
The sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the collision. Anyone who saw the crash and has not been contacted is asked to call Deputy R. Cook at the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, (760) 366-4175.
Cause of the Yucca Valley Pedestrian Accident
Investigators believe the driver, 33-year-old Carla McChristian of Yucca Valley, did not see Dingman as she crossed the street.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Update:Chico woman hit by pickup in Davis succumbs
DAVIS — A pedestrian who was hit by a pickup Wednesday in Davis died this morning from her injuries, according to Davis police.
Megan Glanville, 25, was reported to be a UC Davis law student but is from Chico. On Wednesday, she was crossing Russell Boulevard at Lake Boulevard when Woodland resident George Souza, 61, hit her with his Ford pickup while traveling eastbound on Russell, Lt. Paul Doroshov reported.
Glanville succumbed to severe head injuries late this morning following a long fight to save her life, Doroshov said. She was rushed to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento where her initial condition was critical.
Davis police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this collision. While investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this incident, they suspect heavy morning fog played a role, Doroshov said.
Cause of the Davis accident
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Davis Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Pedestrian hit by truck in Davis; police suspect fog a factor
A 25-year-old woman is in critical condition at UC Davis Medical Center after she was struck by a pickup truck as she crossed a street in Davis this morning.
Megan Glanville was crossing Russell Boulevard on foot at the Lake Boulevard intersection when she was hit by an eastbound pickup driven by George Souza 61, of Woodland, according to a Davis Police Department news release. 
Glanville, who is from Chico but currently living in Davis, suffered severe injuries including head trauma,police said.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident but say heavy morning fog may have played a role. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved.
Cause of the Davis accident
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Davis Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
As a pedestrian you should be able to walk in the crosswalk, feeling safe and confident. Unfortunately, in California we know all to well that car drivers do not take the time to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, and innocent pedestrians get seriously injured and sometimes even killed.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian/bicycle accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Pedestrian Killed on I-680 Sunday Identified as Concord Woman
Bay City News Service—A woman who was killed Sunday night when she was hit by a car while running across Interstate Highway 680 near Martinez has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office as 53-year-old Concord resident Carol Davis.
Davis was struck as she ran across traffic lanes on southbound I-680 south of Pacheco Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
The driver, Janko Trifunovic, Jr., 35, of Brentwood, was in a 2005 Honda with 31-year-old Melissa Meeks, of Brentwood, and three children. Trifunovic unable to avoid Davis when she ran in front of his car, according to the CHP.
Davis fell after she was hit by the Honda and was then struck by several other vehicles traveling along the roadway, CHP officials said.
Investigators believe Davis may have been under the influence of alcohol and are continuing to investigate the incident, according to the CHP. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the CHP at 925-646-4980.
Cause of the Contra Costa County Accident
The cause of the December 18 crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
2 dead after getting hit by Kern County patrol car
Two pedestrians — a man and a woman — were hit and killed by a Kern County Sheriff’s vehicle Friday night in Oildale, officials said.
Sheriff’s officials say 24-year-old Daniel Hiler and 30-year-old Chrystal Jolley were hit by the patrol car in Oildale around 7:30 p.m. Friday. Both died at the scene.
The accident took place at about 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Norris Road and Diane Drive near Cope’s Food Fair Market and Coronado Baptist Church.
The deputy had been driving west on Norris, responding to a call, the California Highway Patrol reported. Witnesses said the victims appeared to have been killed on impact.
The CHP will be the investigating agency. There was no immediate comment from the Kern Sheriff’s Department and the names of the victims were not released.
CHP Sgt. Kenny Hagerman spoke to the media shortly after 11 p.m. He said the Kern deputy had “openly struck” the two pedestrians.
He said he could not confirm bystanders’ reports that the vehicle’s emergency lights were not on. No details were offered on what kind of call the deputy had been responding to.
The deputy was taken to a hospital, Hagerman said. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
Hagerman confirmed that the two pedestrians had sustained fatal injuries. He said they had not been at a crosswalk.
Brandon Gudmundson, 16, said he and a friend were the first people on the scene.
He said he and other friends had been in a car turning left onto Norris from Oildale Drive — less than a block away from the accident — when a sheriff’s vehicle passed them at a high rate of speed.
Reaching the accident scene seconds later, they parked at the market.
Gudmundson and one friend ventured into the street and came upon an appallingly grisly scene. He said it was clear that the victims had suffered severe trauma. They appeared lifeless.
He said the deputy was still in his vehicle.
“I’m still shocked,” he said. “We were just (out) trying to find something to do. We were just making a left.”
A woman told KBFX reporter Jose Gaspar that she had “heard a loud bang, like two cars crashed.”
Looking in the direction of the sound, she saw a sheriff’s vehicle and what appeared to be two victims in the street.
She called 911.
A woman named Whittney Peaker, 22, said she had been en route to pick up her boyfriend, who she said was the male victim.
The victim had called Peaker moments before, saying his motorcycle was out of gas. He had been walking it across Norris when he was hit.
Peaker, distraught, described herself as the mother of the victim’s two small sons. They had been planning to go to a movie Friday night.
“I drove down here to pick him up,” she said, crying.
She said she believed the female crash victim was a mutual friend.
Peaker’s mother, Stephanie Lindley, also was at the scene. She said she did not witness the accident but said they had been told the sheriff’s car did not have its emergency lights on.
Hours later, a long section of Norris remained cordoned off near Diane.
A large number of sheriff’s deputies had come to the scene. A crowd of 30 to 40 people had gathered near the crash site, prevented from approaching the accident. Observers said the atmosphere was somewhat tense.
The sheriff’s vehicle displayed some front-end damage. A small debris field stretched from the vehicle to the apparent impact location about 50 yards back.
Witnesses said that the remnants of what appeared to be the motorcycle were farther down the road, ahead of the deputy’s car.
Peaker said she had been unable to obtain any information from deputies.
The CHP’s Hagerman said he expected the road to be closed until at least 2 or 3 a.m.
Cause of the Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash
The cause of the December 16, 2011 accident remains under investigation by the Bakersfield Sheriff’s Department.
No details have been released about what kind of call the deputy was responding to, or how fast he may have been going at the time.
Pedestrian Accidents
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
