February 29, 2012 - According to reports a multi-vehicle crash occurred when a driver was blinded by the sun.
According to the California Highway Patrol the accident occurred at approximately 7:05 a.m. on the eastbound Yorba Linda Boulevard on-ramp to the 57 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol Officer R. Marquez said that the driver of a Ford Focus ZXW traveling on the on-ramp struck the back of an Ford F-150 pickup truck that was then pushed into the back of a Honda Fit.
According to Officer Marquez the driver of the Ford Focus, identified as a woman, said that as she was driving on the on-ramp the sun was in her eyes and she could not see the vehicles in front of her.
CHP Officer Marquez said the driver of the F150 was injured in the crash and transported to an area hospital.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Car Plunges 100 Feet off Angeles Forest Highway—Driver Rescued
February 28, 2012 - According to reports a driver was rescued after their car plunged approximately 100 feet off of the Angeles Forest Highway. According to authorities the crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on the Angeles Forest Highway, in the vicinity south of Aliso Canyon Road, near Palmdale.
Authorities said the vehicle plunged approximately 100 feet off of a cliff and the accident remains under investigation. According to Los Angeles firefighters it took approximately 30 minutes to extract the driver from the vehicle, who was then airlifted to an area hospital. Authorities said the driver suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
Authorities said the vehicle plunged approximately 100 feet off of a cliff and the accident remains under investigation. According to Los Angeles firefighters it took approximately 30 minutes to extract the driver from the vehicle, who was then airlifted to an area hospital. Authorities said the driver suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Morning Crash Closes Lanes of Ortega Highway
February 25, 2012 - According to reports a morning crash closed lanes of the Ortega Highway.
According to Orange County Fire Authority the police, one fire engine and paramedics responded to a traffic accident at approximately 8:02 a.m.
Police said the Ortega Highway crash occurred east of the San Juan fire station, causing lanes of the highway to be closed. The lanes were reopened at approximately 9:19 a.m.
The crash remains under investigation and it has been reported that a driver hit a guardrail on the bridge, in the vicinity of the fire station.
It was reported that the driver was injured; however the injuries or the driver’s condition was not released.
According to Orange County Fire Authority the police, one fire engine and paramedics responded to a traffic accident at approximately 8:02 a.m.
Police said the Ortega Highway crash occurred east of the San Juan fire station, causing lanes of the highway to be closed. The lanes were reopened at approximately 9:19 a.m.
The crash remains under investigation and it has been reported that a driver hit a guardrail on the bridge, in the vicinity of the fire station.
It was reported that the driver was injured; however the injuries or the driver’s condition was not released.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Solo Seal Beach Crash Splits Car in Two
February 24, 2012 - According to reports a solo car accident in Seal Beach split the vehicle in two pieces.
According to Seal Beach Police Sgt. John Scott the solo vehicle accident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Limpson Street in the vicinity west of Basswood Street.
Sgt. Scott said that the driver struck a tree causing the Nissan sedan to split in half, behind the driver’s seat. The woman driving the Nissan suffered minor injuries and was detained on suspicion of DUI.
The woman was alone in the vehicle at the time of the car crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
According to Seal Beach Police authorities they believe the woman lost control of the Nissan, before hitting the tree.
According to Seal Beach Police Sgt. John Scott the solo vehicle accident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Limpson Street in the vicinity west of Basswood Street.
Sgt. Scott said that the driver struck a tree causing the Nissan sedan to split in half, behind the driver’s seat. The woman driving the Nissan suffered minor injuries and was detained on suspicion of DUI.
The woman was alone in the vehicle at the time of the car crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
According to Seal Beach Police authorities they believe the woman lost control of the Nissan, before hitting the tree.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
SUV Rolls-Over When Driver Attempts to Avoid Portable Toilet on the 22 Freeway
February 23, 2012 - According to reports, the driver of an SUV rolled the vehicle over, when attempting to avoid a portable toilet on the 22 Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol the accident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 22 Freeway, in the vicinity of Knott Street and Goldenwest Street in Garden Grove.
California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya said it appears that the driver of a Toyota 4Runner rolled over in the middle 22 Freeway eastbound lanes, when attempting to avoid hitting a portable toilet.
There were minor injuries in the SUV rollover accident, CHP Officer Montoya said. CHP Officer Montoya said the accident caused a SigAlert to be issued for the lanes that were blocked and it was later cancelled at approximately 10:10 a.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol the accident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 22 Freeway, in the vicinity of Knott Street and Goldenwest Street in Garden Grove.
California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya said it appears that the driver of a Toyota 4Runner rolled over in the middle 22 Freeway eastbound lanes, when attempting to avoid hitting a portable toilet.
There were minor injuries in the SUV rollover accident, CHP Officer Montoya said. CHP Officer Montoya said the accident caused a SigAlert to be issued for the lanes that were blocked and it was later cancelled at approximately 10:10 a.m.
One Person Injured in 22 Freeway Chain Reaction Crash
February 22, 2012 - According to reports one person was injured in a chain reaction crash on the 22 Freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol the chain reaction crash occurred in the westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway at approximately 8:40 a.m. in the vicinity of South Glassell Street.
The crash that blocked westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway involved three vehicles, reported to be a Ford Focus, Honda Odyssey and a Volvo XC90 SUV, California Highway Patrol Officer Alvin Yamaguchi said. Officer Yamaguchi said that the accident occurred when the driver of the Ford Focus and the driver of the Honda Odyssey stopped for traffic that was slow in the westbound No.1 lane.
The driver of the Volvo SUV did not slow down and struck the rear of the Honda. The Honda was then pushed into the rear of the Ford, according to CHP officer Yamaguchi.
According to CHP Officer Yamaguchi the driver of the Volvo identified as a woman was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
According to the California Highway Patrol the three car chain reaction accident in the westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway, closed both the carpool lane and the fast lane for approximately 30 minutes, while the scene of the crash was investigated.
The crash that blocked westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway involved three vehicles, reported to be a Ford Focus, Honda Odyssey and a Volvo XC90 SUV, California Highway Patrol Officer Alvin Yamaguchi said. Officer Yamaguchi said that the accident occurred when the driver of the Ford Focus and the driver of the Honda Odyssey stopped for traffic that was slow in the westbound No.1 lane.
The driver of the Volvo SUV did not slow down and struck the rear of the Honda. The Honda was then pushed into the rear of the Ford, according to CHP officer Yamaguchi.
According to CHP Officer Yamaguchi the driver of the Volvo identified as a woman was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
According to the California Highway Patrol the three car chain reaction accident in the westbound lanes of the 22 Freeway, closed both the carpool lane and the fast lane for approximately 30 minutes, while the scene of the crash was investigated.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Three Vehicle Crash Injures Five—Including Child and Caltrans Employee
February 21, 2012 - According to the Caltrans accident attorneys at Ehline Law Fir PC, reports a three vehicle crash injured five people, including a child and Caltrans employee.
According to authorities the three vehicle crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the 710 Freeway in the northbound lanes in the vicinity of Rosecrans Avenue.
Authorities have not released the details about the cause of the three car accident, with the exception that five people were injured. A child in one vehicle was injured and a Caltrans worker that was not in a truck.
The Caltrans worker was said to be near an off-ramp when he was struck by one of the vehicles and critically injured.
According to paramedics four people were transported to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Paramedics said all four people were in critical condition.
Authorities closed two of the six northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway, causing traffic to back up and the Rosecrans Avenue off-ramp was closed. Authorities said the lanes will be closed until at least 6:00 p.m.
According to authorities the three vehicle crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the 710 Freeway in the northbound lanes in the vicinity of Rosecrans Avenue.
Authorities have not released the details about the cause of the three car accident, with the exception that five people were injured. A child in one vehicle was injured and a Caltrans worker that was not in a truck.
The Caltrans worker was said to be near an off-ramp when he was struck by one of the vehicles and critically injured.
According to paramedics four people were transported to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Paramedics said all four people were in critical condition.
Authorities closed two of the six northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway, causing traffic to back up and the Rosecrans Avenue off-ramp was closed. Authorities said the lanes will be closed until at least 6:00 p.m.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Two Vehicle Crash Results in Rollover and at Least One Person Injured
February 20, 2012 - According to reports at least one person was injured in a two vehicle rollover crash in Anaheim.
According to Anaheim police the two vehicle accident was reported at approximately 2:36 a.m. in the vicinity of Magnolia Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue in Anaheim.
During the collision the impact caused one of the vehicles involved to overturn, Anaheim police said.
According to Anaheim police at least one person was injured in the collision, though no other details were immediately available.
According to Anaheim police the two vehicle accident was reported at approximately 2:36 a.m. in the vicinity of Magnolia Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue in Anaheim.
During the collision the impact caused one of the vehicles involved to overturn, Anaheim police said.
According to Anaheim police at least one person was injured in the collision, though no other details were immediately available.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Anaheim Intersection Crash Injures Two People
February 15, 2012 - According to reports a crash in Anaheim injured two people that occurred at an intersection.
According to Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn the accident was reported at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Manchester and Lincoln Avenues in Anaheim.
The vehicles involved in the collision were a white Ford F-150 pickup truck and a silver Infiniti J30. Police found that prior to the collision the Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on Lincoln Avenue and the driver of the Infiniti was traveling northbound on Manchester Avenue, Sgt Dunn said.
According to Sgt. Dunn the male driver of the Ford pickup truck and the female driver of the Infiniti, both suffered minor injuries and were transported by paramedics to UCI Medical Center in Orange.
Sgt. Dunn said that Anaheim Police Department traffic investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash and interviewing witnesses.
The auto collision caused the two westbound lanes on Manchester to be closed until approximately 10:00 a.m.
According to Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn the accident was reported at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Manchester and Lincoln Avenues in Anaheim.
The vehicles involved in the collision were a white Ford F-150 pickup truck and a silver Infiniti J30. Police found that prior to the collision the Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on Lincoln Avenue and the driver of the Infiniti was traveling northbound on Manchester Avenue, Sgt Dunn said.
According to Sgt. Dunn the male driver of the Ford pickup truck and the female driver of the Infiniti, both suffered minor injuries and were transported by paramedics to UCI Medical Center in Orange.
Sgt. Dunn said that Anaheim Police Department traffic investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash and interviewing witnesses.
The auto collision caused the two westbound lanes on Manchester to be closed until approximately 10:00 a.m.
SUV Rolls-Over on I-5 Connector Clogging Traffic
February 17, 2012- According to reports an SUV rolled over on its side on a connector to the I-5 Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol the car accident occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. on the northbound 133 connector to the I-5 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol officials said the woman driving the Ford Explorer stated that she hit the breaks to slow the vehicle down, when she realized she was traveling to fast on the connector.
The Ford Explorer rolled onto its side in the northbound right shoulder of the 133 connector, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California Highway Patrol officials said that the 133 connector to the I-5 Freeway was blocked for approximately 10 minutes to allow a tow truck to load the damaged Ford SUV.
According to the California Highway Patrol the car accident occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. on the northbound 133 connector to the I-5 Freeway.
California Highway Patrol officials said the woman driving the Ford Explorer stated that she hit the breaks to slow the vehicle down, when she realized she was traveling to fast on the connector.
The Ford Explorer rolled onto its side in the northbound right shoulder of the 133 connector, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California Highway Patrol officials said that the 133 connector to the I-5 Freeway was blocked for approximately 10 minutes to allow a tow truck to load the damaged Ford SUV.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hit and Run Driver Seriously Injures Woman in Santa Ana
February 16, 2012 - According to reports a woman was seriously injured in a hit and run accident in Santa Ana.
According to Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Beragna the accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Elder Avenue and Bristol Street. Cpl. Beragna said the woman was walking northbound on the west sidewalk of Bristol Street and was crossing Elder Avenue at the time she was struck by the hit and run driver.
Santa Ana police officials said the woman was between her 50’s and 60’s and approximately between four and five feet into crossing the street when a driver traveling eastbound on Elder Street struck her. The woman was seriously injured and was found unconscious and had suffered head trauma, Cpl. Beranga stated. The woman was transported to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana and listed in serious condition.
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According to Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Beragna the accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Elder Avenue and Bristol Street. Cpl. Beragna said the woman was walking northbound on the west sidewalk of Bristol Street and was crossing Elder Avenue at the time she was struck by the hit and run driver.
Santa Ana police officials said the woman was between her 50’s and 60’s and approximately between four and five feet into crossing the street when a driver traveling eastbound on Elder Street struck her. The woman was seriously injured and was found unconscious and had suffered head trauma, Cpl. Beranga stated. The woman was transported to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana and listed in serious condition.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Multi-Vehicle Fountain Valley Crash Injures One Person
February 14, 2012 - According to reports a multi-vehicle accident resulted in one person being injured in Fountain Valley. According to Fountain Valley Police Sgt. Kurt Ulrich a four vehicle crash occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Newhope Street and Warner Avenue.
Sgt. Ulrich said that paramedics were called to the scene of the four vehicle crash to evaluate six people. One driver was transported to an area hospital with a head injury, according to MetroNet fire dispatch service.
According to Sgt. Ulrich the woman that was transported to the hospital was conscious after the accident, leaving police optimistic that the woman’s injuries are not life threatening. Fountain Valley Police stated that the cause of the four vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Sgt. Ulrich said that paramedics were called to the scene of the four vehicle crash to evaluate six people. One driver was transported to an area hospital with a head injury, according to MetroNet fire dispatch service.
According to Sgt. Ulrich the woman that was transported to the hospital was conscious after the accident, leaving police optimistic that the woman’s injuries are not life threatening. Fountain Valley Police stated that the cause of the four vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Investigation Continues in Crash that Killed 3 Marines and Critically Injured Another
February 14, 2012 - According to reports the investigation is continuing into the crash that killed three Marines and critically injured another Marine.
According to Orange County Sheriff’s Department three Marines from Camp Pendleton were killed in a single vehicle crash that critically injured a fourth Marine. The crash was reported at approximately 2:05 a.m. and occurred on Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point.
Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy spokesman Jim Amormino, said the Marines were in a Dodge Stratus that was traveling northbound on Golden Lantern Street and are believed to have been traveling at a high rate of speed.
Deputies believe the driver lost control of the Stratus that crashed into a tree in the vicinity of Terra Vista. Amormino said that two of the Marines were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and a third died later after being transported to a nearby hospital.
According to Amormino the driver was transported to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo and is listed in critical condition. Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Marc Stone said that the Dodge Stratus was mangled and firefighters had to cut two of the men out of the vehicle, the driver and a passenger, which took approximately 20 minutes.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash and where the Marines were prior to the accident.
The identity of the Marines has not been released and they are reported to be in their early 20’s, according to Amormino. According to Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Dan Dwyer the northbound lanes of Golden Lantern Drive were closed and expected to be reopened at approximately 8:00 a.m. He said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Reconstruction Team was called into investigate the crash and the Camp Pendleton Marine Base was notified of the crash.
According to Orange County Sheriff’s Department three Marines from Camp Pendleton were killed in a single vehicle crash that critically injured a fourth Marine. The crash was reported at approximately 2:05 a.m. and occurred on Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point.
Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy spokesman Jim Amormino, said the Marines were in a Dodge Stratus that was traveling northbound on Golden Lantern Street and are believed to have been traveling at a high rate of speed.
Deputies believe the driver lost control of the Stratus that crashed into a tree in the vicinity of Terra Vista. Amormino said that two of the Marines were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and a third died later after being transported to a nearby hospital.
According to Amormino the driver was transported to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo and is listed in critical condition. Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Marc Stone said that the Dodge Stratus was mangled and firefighters had to cut two of the men out of the vehicle, the driver and a passenger, which took approximately 20 minutes.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash and where the Marines were prior to the accident.
The identity of the Marines has not been released and they are reported to be in their early 20’s, according to Amormino. According to Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Dan Dwyer the northbound lanes of Golden Lantern Drive were closed and expected to be reopened at approximately 8:00 a.m. He said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Reconstruction Team was called into investigate the crash and the Camp Pendleton Marine Base was notified of the crash.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Irvine Man Killed in Sunday I-5 Freeway Crash in Santa Ana
February 13, 2012 - According to reports a man was killed in a crash on the I-5 Freeway in Santa Ana.
According to authorities the accident occurred at prior to 4:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway in the vicinity of Fourth Street in Santa Ana. According to the coroner’s office the man has been identified as Stanley Dunford a resident of Irvine that was pronounced dead at 4:00 p.m.
Coroner’s officials stated Dunford struck a fixed object in the southbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway. Authorities have not released any information about the cause of the crash.
According to authorities the accident occurred at prior to 4:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway in the vicinity of Fourth Street in Santa Ana. According to the coroner’s office the man has been identified as Stanley Dunford a resident of Irvine that was pronounced dead at 4:00 p.m.
Coroner’s officials stated Dunford struck a fixed object in the southbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway. Authorities have not released any information about the cause of the crash.
Actress Killed in Hit and Run When Rescuing an Injured Animal
February 13, 2012-According to reports an actress and former soap star was killed by a hit and run driver, while attempting to rescue an injured animal. According to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Cleon Joseph the hit and run occurred Sunday at approximately midnight in the 600 block of Forest Lawn Drive in the vicinity of Zoo Drive in Griffith Park.
The actress and former soap star that was struck and killed was identified as Zina Feeley, who went by the name Zina Bethune, using her maiden name age 66.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence said Bethune/Freeley was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
LAPD Officer Joseph said that Feeley was driving westbound on Forest Lawn Drive when she stopped to assist and injured animal that was lying in the road. When the actress was walking toward the animal she was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Forest Lawn Drive.
Officer Joseph said the impact caused Feeley to be thrown into the westbound lane, where she was struck again and was dragged underneath of the second vehicle for approximately 600 feet. The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a white car that was seen leaving the scene of the crash shortly after the second vehicle hit Freeley.
Bethune-Freeley starred in the Guiding Light from May 1956 through April 1958, she was in Martin Schorsese’s first film “Who’s That Knocking at My Door”, staring alongside Harvey Keitel. She was in the series The Nurses, The Judy Garland Show, Route 66, Young Dr. Malone, Dr. Kildare, she was on the Pantomime Quiz and the Hollywood Squares. She was a ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet at age 14 and founded the Dance Outreach Infinite Dreams in 1982.
The actress and former soap star that was struck and killed was identified as Zina Feeley, who went by the name Zina Bethune, using her maiden name age 66.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence said Bethune/Freeley was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
LAPD Officer Joseph said that Feeley was driving westbound on Forest Lawn Drive when she stopped to assist and injured animal that was lying in the road. When the actress was walking toward the animal she was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Forest Lawn Drive.
Officer Joseph said the impact caused Feeley to be thrown into the westbound lane, where she was struck again and was dragged underneath of the second vehicle for approximately 600 feet. The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a white car that was seen leaving the scene of the crash shortly after the second vehicle hit Freeley.
Bethune-Freeley starred in the Guiding Light from May 1956 through April 1958, she was in Martin Schorsese’s first film “Who’s That Knocking at My Door”, staring alongside Harvey Keitel. She was in the series The Nurses, The Judy Garland Show, Route 66, Young Dr. Malone, Dr. Kildare, she was on the Pantomime Quiz and the Hollywood Squares. She was a ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet at age 14 and founded the Dance Outreach Infinite Dreams in 1982.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hit and Run Crash Kills Toddler and Critically Injures Mother
February 9, 2012 - According to reports a three year old toddler was killed in a hit and run and her mother listed in critical condition.
According to the California Highway Patrol the hit and run accident occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. when units responded to the scene of the crash that occurred on Gilbert Street in the vicinity of Salk Elementary School in Anaheim. CHP officer Ray Payton stated the driver of a beige Nissan Maxima was traveling northbound on Gilbert Street when the woman and her child were struck while crossing the road at Guindia Lane inside of a crosswalk.
Officer Gilbert said that the woman and her child were crossing Guindia Lane from the area of the school and heading toward a residential neighborhood, when they were struck. According to the California Highway Patrol the driver of the Nissan fled the scene and the car was found abandoned in the vicinity of Perdido Street and Lullaby Lane, which was several blocks from where the driver struck the mother and toddler.
After the hit and run neighbors, Jesse and Gloria Gonzales said they ran out to help, clothing and stroller parts were strewn about and the 3 year old was not breathing. The driver of another vehicle stopped to assist the injured mother and toddler, according to Gloria Gonzales.
The mother and three year old were transported to UCI Medical Center In Orange in critical condition. The Orange County Coroner’s Office stated that the child died a short time after at the hospital. Neighbor Michael Mark said that the neighborhood had been fighting to have a light installed to make the yellow designated crosswalk safer and have had no success.
According to the California Highway Patrol the hit and run accident occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. when units responded to the scene of the crash that occurred on Gilbert Street in the vicinity of Salk Elementary School in Anaheim. CHP officer Ray Payton stated the driver of a beige Nissan Maxima was traveling northbound on Gilbert Street when the woman and her child were struck while crossing the road at Guindia Lane inside of a crosswalk.
Officer Gilbert said that the woman and her child were crossing Guindia Lane from the area of the school and heading toward a residential neighborhood, when they were struck. According to the California Highway Patrol the driver of the Nissan fled the scene and the car was found abandoned in the vicinity of Perdido Street and Lullaby Lane, which was several blocks from where the driver struck the mother and toddler.
After the hit and run neighbors, Jesse and Gloria Gonzales said they ran out to help, clothing and stroller parts were strewn about and the 3 year old was not breathing. The driver of another vehicle stopped to assist the injured mother and toddler, according to Gloria Gonzales.
The mother and three year old were transported to UCI Medical Center In Orange in critical condition. The Orange County Coroner’s Office stated that the child died a short time after at the hospital. Neighbor Michael Mark said that the neighborhood had been fighting to have a light installed to make the yellow designated crosswalk safer and have had no success.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Four Vehicle Injury Crash Blocks Highway 91 Lanes
February 8, 2012 - According to reports a four vehicle collision blocked lanes of Highway 91 and resulted in injuries. According to the California Highway Patrol the four vehicle accident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Highway 91 in the vicinity west of North State College Boulevard in Anaheim.
California Highway Patrol Officer D.F. Evans stated that four vehicles were damaged in the multi-vehicle crash, including a Hyundai Sonata that rolled over during impact, resulting in injuries. The Hyundai Sonata and other damaged vehicles were stopped in the carpool lane, after witnesses stated that a Toyota 4-Runner traveling in the westbound lanes made an unsafe lane change into the carpool lane, side swiping the Sonata, CHP officer Evans said.
CHP Officer Evans stated that it is believed the other vehicles involved in the crash were a chain reaction collision, when attempting to stop. The officer said it is impossible at this time to know if there were two separate accidents that occurred. The driver of the Hyundai identified as Klaus Cieslewicz and his female passenger were injured in the collision and were helped out of the vehicle by three good Samaritans, before paramedics arrived. The three good Samaritans have been identified as Dale Jabour, Jesse Coronada and Jonathan Weaver, who moved Cieslewicz and his female passenger away from the overturned Sonata.
Paramedics transported Cielewicz and his passenger to an area hospital for treatment from the scene of the crash, according to CHP Officer Evans. According to the California Highway Patrol a SigAlert was issued for the westbound 91 Freeway carpool lane and was canceled at approximately 9:00 a.m.
California Highway Patrol Officer D.F. Evans stated that four vehicles were damaged in the multi-vehicle crash, including a Hyundai Sonata that rolled over during impact, resulting in injuries. The Hyundai Sonata and other damaged vehicles were stopped in the carpool lane, after witnesses stated that a Toyota 4-Runner traveling in the westbound lanes made an unsafe lane change into the carpool lane, side swiping the Sonata, CHP officer Evans said.
CHP Officer Evans stated that it is believed the other vehicles involved in the crash were a chain reaction collision, when attempting to stop. The officer said it is impossible at this time to know if there were two separate accidents that occurred. The driver of the Hyundai identified as Klaus Cieslewicz and his female passenger were injured in the collision and were helped out of the vehicle by three good Samaritans, before paramedics arrived. The three good Samaritans have been identified as Dale Jabour, Jesse Coronada and Jonathan Weaver, who moved Cieslewicz and his female passenger away from the overturned Sonata.
Paramedics transported Cielewicz and his passenger to an area hospital for treatment from the scene of the crash, according to CHP Officer Evans. According to the California Highway Patrol a SigAlert was issued for the westbound 91 Freeway carpool lane and was canceled at approximately 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Hyde Park Crash Kills Three People in Solo Crash—Driver Unlicensed
February 7, 2012 - According to reports a crash in Hyde Park caused by and unlicensed driver resulted in the death of three people. According to authorities the accident occurred in the 1400 block of West Florence Avenue in Hyde Park, early Friday morning.
Authorities stated that the car struck a tree and was driven by a woman that was unlicensed, they have identified her as Tenia M. Calhoun of Moreno Valley.
According to firefighters there were six women in the vehicle, with five of them ejected during the crash and one woman that had to be extracted from the vehicle using the jaws of life. Firefighters said that two of the women were thrown approximately 75 fee from the sight of the automobile crash. All six of the women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition.
Calhoun, the unlicensed driver is still listed in critical condition and three of the women that died from the extent of their injuries have been identified. The women are identified as Tiesha Jermaine Turner age 28, Enisha Marie Davis age 21 and Jeshai Chanae Jones age 19.
According to investigators they believe that speed played a role in the crash and an open container of alcohol was found inside of the vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol, Calhoun had been cited for driving without a license on January 3rd.
Authorities stated that the car struck a tree and was driven by a woman that was unlicensed, they have identified her as Tenia M. Calhoun of Moreno Valley.
According to firefighters there were six women in the vehicle, with five of them ejected during the crash and one woman that had to be extracted from the vehicle using the jaws of life. Firefighters said that two of the women were thrown approximately 75 fee from the sight of the automobile crash. All six of the women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition.
Calhoun, the unlicensed driver is still listed in critical condition and three of the women that died from the extent of their injuries have been identified. The women are identified as Tiesha Jermaine Turner age 28, Enisha Marie Davis age 21 and Jeshai Chanae Jones age 19.
According to investigators they believe that speed played a role in the crash and an open container of alcohol was found inside of the vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol, Calhoun had been cited for driving without a license on January 3rd.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Four and Closes an I-5 Off Ramp
February 6, 2012 - According to reports a multi-vehicle crash injured four people and closed an I-5 off ramp. According to Orange County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Ronald Chacon the multi-vehicle accident was reported at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the I-5 southbound off ramp at Avenida Pico.
California Highway Patrol Officer Denise Quesada said that there were four people injured in the crash that involved a big rig, with two people reported to be in critical condition. The two people in critical condition are stated to be women in their 20’s. There was also an SUV and a box truck involved in the multi-vehicle collision. One person suffered minor injuries and another person declined medical treatment by paramedics.
According to Orange County Fire Authority, Capt. Marc Stone said, firefighters had to cut one person out of one of the vehicles involved, who was trapped inside of the vehicle. CHP Officer Quesada said that the collision occurred on the off ramp, but the vehicles were forced into the intersection.
Lt. Chacon stated that Avenida Pico was shut down to traffic, while rescue crews and officers were on the scene of the crash. This was a free public safety message from the accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC. 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.
California Highway Patrol Officer Denise Quesada said that there were four people injured in the crash that involved a big rig, with two people reported to be in critical condition. The two people in critical condition are stated to be women in their 20’s. There was also an SUV and a box truck involved in the multi-vehicle collision. One person suffered minor injuries and another person declined medical treatment by paramedics.
According to Orange County Fire Authority, Capt. Marc Stone said, firefighters had to cut one person out of one of the vehicles involved, who was trapped inside of the vehicle. CHP Officer Quesada said that the collision occurred on the off ramp, but the vehicles were forced into the intersection.
Lt. Chacon stated that Avenida Pico was shut down to traffic, while rescue crews and officers were on the scene of the crash. This was a free public safety message from the accident attorneys at Ehline Law Firm PC. 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Six People in Critical Condition in Solo Crash
February 3, 2012 - According to reports six people are listed in critical condition after a single vehicle crash.
According to authorities a single vehicle crash occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. Friday at South Halldale Avenue and West Florence Avenue in Hyde Park. According to firefighters the single car crash occurred when the driver of an SUV lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree.
Firefighters said that five female victims were ejected by the impact , with two victims being thrown approximately 75 feet from where the SUV came to rest and a sixth woman was trapped in the front passenger seat. The trapped woman had to be rescued using the jaws of life to extract her.
According to firefighters, all six women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. Police stated that an open container of alcohol was found in the SUV and might have played a role in the single vehicle crash. Police investigators believe that speed could have been a factor in the solo vehicle crash that closed West Florence Avenue for several blocks.
This has been a public service message from the car accident attorneys Los Angeles at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.
According to authorities a single vehicle crash occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. Friday at South Halldale Avenue and West Florence Avenue in Hyde Park. According to firefighters the single car crash occurred when the driver of an SUV lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree.
Firefighters said that five female victims were ejected by the impact , with two victims being thrown approximately 75 feet from where the SUV came to rest and a sixth woman was trapped in the front passenger seat. The trapped woman had to be rescued using the jaws of life to extract her.
According to firefighters, all six women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. Police stated that an open container of alcohol was found in the SUV and might have played a role in the single vehicle crash. Police investigators believe that speed could have been a factor in the solo vehicle crash that closed West Florence Avenue for several blocks.
This has been a public service message from the car accident attorneys Los Angeles at Ehline Law Firm PC 213.596.9642.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Can Whiplash Result In A Traumatic Brain Injury
Many of my clients know I love heading to Florida. I really need to get out there and visit my buddy, Matthew A. Dolman, Esq. He is a lawyer buddy of mine over at G+ and we like to discuss the differences between Florida and California law. I asked him to speak here at the lawsuit center. So here goes. Matt says that:
As a Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, I have noted that a number of my clients whom have suffered whiplash mechanism acceleration/deceleration injuries have also manifested with symptoms indicative of a traumatic brain injury. Claims adjusters and insurance defense lawyers have long propounded the myth that one must strike their head or lose consciousness in order to suffer a brain injury.
A recent study published in the July 2010 issue of the journal Brain injury, (Chiari and Whiplash Injury co-authored by Ezriel Kornel, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Michael D. Freeman, Ph.D.) illustrates that an acceleration/deceleration (whiplash) mechanism injury may result in anatomical changes to the brain itself that can result in a mild traumatic brain injury or even a life threatening brain injury such as a Chiari malformation.
The authors investigated the case files and 1200 cervical (neck) MRI’s of patients with chronic and persistent neck pain caused by whiplash. In 23% of the cases, patients with whiplash were found to be considerably more likely to suffer anatomical changes to the brain, specifically in the form of a herniation to the brain known as a Chiari malformation. A Chiari malformation is a herniation of the brain (cerebellum) that dips through an opening at the base of the skull after a whiplash injury.
How Does Whiplash Cause A Brain Injury
The brain is described by many medical practitioners as having the consistency of pudding. In an automobile accident, the brain itself continues moving after either the head stops by impacting a stationary object or in an acceleration/deceleration mechanism injury like whiplash (i.e. think of shaking baby syndrome). In acceleration/deceleration automobile accidents wherein the skull does not actually strike an object, it has been concluded by many physicians that the brain may bounce off of the skull and impact the opposite side. This often results in what is known as a coup/contrecoup injury.
Within the brain there are countless nerve calls located within the gray matter, which communicate with, communicate with other distant nerve cells through nerve fibers known as axons. Coup contrecoup injuries are linked closely to diffuse axonal injuries often leading to permanent cognitive limitation.
During an acceleration/deceleration automobile accident or motorcycle accident (whiplash), the head moves in a violent and rapid manner. As a result, the fragile axonal fibers can twist, stretch and tear. Automobile accident victims, suffering from mild to moderate closed head injuries, will clinically present with issues such as difficulty staying on task, lack of attention and concentration. Further, such individuals often face difficulty with higher level thinking (known as “executive functions”) involving organizing, planning, problem solving, and abstract thinking, and making judgments. As a result such individual may now experience vocational issues and become unable to attain gainful employment.
As a Florida traumatic brain injury attorney, I cannot stress just how important it is for an injured party who manifests with symptoms indicate of a closed head injury to retain an attorney experienced in handling brain injury claims. A competent traumatic brain injury attorney keeps up to date on the latest developments and changes in both science and caselaw surrounding this rapidly evolving area.
Dolman Law Group is a Clearwater based personal injury law firm with satellite offices in Bradenton and Melbourne. The Tampa Bay area personal injury attorneys at Dolman Law Group represent plaintiffs only and will never represent the interest of an insurance carrier. We limit our practice to representing victims of physical injury caused by the negligence exhibited by an individual or corporation. Our practice areas are limited to first and third-party insurance claims relating to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, premises liability, insurance carrier bad faith claims handling and catastrophic injuries.
As a Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, I have noted that a number of my clients whom have suffered whiplash mechanism acceleration/deceleration injuries have also manifested with symptoms indicative of a traumatic brain injury. Claims adjusters and insurance defense lawyers have long propounded the myth that one must strike their head or lose consciousness in order to suffer a brain injury.
A recent study published in the July 2010 issue of the journal Brain injury, (Chiari and Whiplash Injury co-authored by Ezriel Kornel, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Michael D. Freeman, Ph.D.) illustrates that an acceleration/deceleration (whiplash) mechanism injury may result in anatomical changes to the brain itself that can result in a mild traumatic brain injury or even a life threatening brain injury such as a Chiari malformation.
The authors investigated the case files and 1200 cervical (neck) MRI’s of patients with chronic and persistent neck pain caused by whiplash. In 23% of the cases, patients with whiplash were found to be considerably more likely to suffer anatomical changes to the brain, specifically in the form of a herniation to the brain known as a Chiari malformation. A Chiari malformation is a herniation of the brain (cerebellum) that dips through an opening at the base of the skull after a whiplash injury.
How Does Whiplash Cause A Brain Injury
The brain is described by many medical practitioners as having the consistency of pudding. In an automobile accident, the brain itself continues moving after either the head stops by impacting a stationary object or in an acceleration/deceleration mechanism injury like whiplash (i.e. think of shaking baby syndrome). In acceleration/deceleration automobile accidents wherein the skull does not actually strike an object, it has been concluded by many physicians that the brain may bounce off of the skull and impact the opposite side. This often results in what is known as a coup/contrecoup injury.
Within the brain there are countless nerve calls located within the gray matter, which communicate with, communicate with other distant nerve cells through nerve fibers known as axons. Coup contrecoup injuries are linked closely to diffuse axonal injuries often leading to permanent cognitive limitation.
During an acceleration/deceleration automobile accident or motorcycle accident (whiplash), the head moves in a violent and rapid manner. As a result, the fragile axonal fibers can twist, stretch and tear. Automobile accident victims, suffering from mild to moderate closed head injuries, will clinically present with issues such as difficulty staying on task, lack of attention and concentration. Further, such individuals often face difficulty with higher level thinking (known as “executive functions”) involving organizing, planning, problem solving, and abstract thinking, and making judgments. As a result such individual may now experience vocational issues and become unable to attain gainful employment.
As a Florida traumatic brain injury attorney, I cannot stress just how important it is for an injured party who manifests with symptoms indicate of a closed head injury to retain an attorney experienced in handling brain injury claims. A competent traumatic brain injury attorney keeps up to date on the latest developments and changes in both science and caselaw surrounding this rapidly evolving area.
Dolman Law Group is a Clearwater based personal injury law firm with satellite offices in Bradenton and Melbourne. The Tampa Bay area personal injury attorneys at Dolman Law Group represent plaintiffs only and will never represent the interest of an insurance carrier. We limit our practice to representing victims of physical injury caused by the negligence exhibited by an individual or corporation. Our practice areas are limited to first and third-party insurance claims relating to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, premises liability, insurance carrier bad faith claims handling and catastrophic injuries.
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