June 26, 2012 - According to reports two people were injured in a two car collision in Anaheim. According to Anaheim Police Officer Doug Elms the two car collision occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Wagner Avenue at Sunkist Street, in Anaheim.
Officer Elms said that the collision involved a Toyota Camry and a Ford Escort. The Ford Escort was traveling westbound on Wagner Avenue and turned south onto Sunkist Street, and was struck by the driver of the Toyota Camry.
According to Anaheim Fire Department Capt. Tom Roach the driver of the Toyota Camry, identified as a male suffered traumatic injuries. Capt. Roach said the driver of the Ford Escort, identified as a woman, suffered minor injuries in the collision.
Capt. Roach said that both drivers were transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange.
Officer Elms said that the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
More Than 400,000 Chevy Cruzes Being Recalled by Auto Maker for Potential Fire Risk
June 22, 2012 - According to reports GM is recalling 413,418 Chevy Cruzes for a defect that could trap spilled oil or leak hydraulic fluid causing a fire risk.
The recall involves all Chevy Cruzes that were built in the United States between September 2010 and May 2012, the auto maker said. The recall comes after a preliminary investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The problem that was found can occur during oil changes, if oil is spilled or dripped. It can become trapped by the engine shield and cause a fire risk. Another issue that has been found is vehicles with manual transmissions, if driven with a worn clutch can cause burning hydraulic fluid to squirt from the clutch housing. The flaming fluid can ignite the engine shield and cause an engine compartment fire.
A spate action that involves the Chevy Cruzes, at least 249 of the vehicles have incomplete welds and GM dealers are to inspect the welds in the rear compartment.
The recall involves all Chevy Cruzes that were built in the United States between September 2010 and May 2012, the auto maker said. The recall comes after a preliminary investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The problem that was found can occur during oil changes, if oil is spilled or dripped. It can become trapped by the engine shield and cause a fire risk. Another issue that has been found is vehicles with manual transmissions, if driven with a worn clutch can cause burning hydraulic fluid to squirt from the clutch housing. The flaming fluid can ignite the engine shield and cause an engine compartment fire.
A spate action that involves the Chevy Cruzes, at least 249 of the vehicles have incomplete welds and GM dealers are to inspect the welds in the rear compartment.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Hit and Run Driver Caught in the Act of Hitting a Pedestrian and Taking Off on Video
June 11, 2012 - According to reports a driver was captured on video hitting a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene. According to Buena Park Police Cpl. Andy Luong, officers responded to the accident at approximately 1:00 p.m. Sunday, in the vicinity of Orangethorpe Avenue and Campus Drive.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a 20 year old man that was struck, while crossing Campus Drive, Cpl. Luong said. The man was hit with enough force that he struck the windshield and was thrown into the air, before hitting the ground. Cpl. Luong said police believe the vehicle was a gold four door vehicle, which might be a Mitsubishi Galant with tinted windows. The vehicle officials believe will have moderate damage on the driver’s side windshield.
The driver is described as a Hispanic man and there was a Hispanic woman in the vehicle that had her hair in a bun, according to authorities. Cpl. Luong said that police obtained a video from a surveillance camera and have witnesses statements leading them to believe that the driver accelerated toward the pedestrian and did not use his breaks. According to authorities the 20 year old man that was struck by the vehicle did not have life threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Police said the pedestrian has not been cooperative with police and they have not determined if there is a connection between the injured pedestrian and the driver that fled the scene. In an attempt to get the public’s help, the Buena Park Police Department has released the video of the hit and run. They are requesting anyone with information to contact Buena Park Police Department investigators.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a 20 year old man that was struck, while crossing Campus Drive, Cpl. Luong said. The man was hit with enough force that he struck the windshield and was thrown into the air, before hitting the ground. Cpl. Luong said police believe the vehicle was a gold four door vehicle, which might be a Mitsubishi Galant with tinted windows. The vehicle officials believe will have moderate damage on the driver’s side windshield.
The driver is described as a Hispanic man and there was a Hispanic woman in the vehicle that had her hair in a bun, according to authorities. Cpl. Luong said that police obtained a video from a surveillance camera and have witnesses statements leading them to believe that the driver accelerated toward the pedestrian and did not use his breaks. According to authorities the 20 year old man that was struck by the vehicle did not have life threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Police said the pedestrian has not been cooperative with police and they have not determined if there is a connection between the injured pedestrian and the driver that fled the scene. In an attempt to get the public’s help, the Buena Park Police Department has released the video of the hit and run. They are requesting anyone with information to contact Buena Park Police Department investigators.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Two People Injured in Left Hand Turn Crash
June 6, 2012 - According to reports two people were injured in a collision involving a left hand turn. According to Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Chuck Knight the accident was reported at approximately 6:19 a.m. at La Palma Avenue and North Blue Gum Street in Anaheim.
Sgt. Knight said the accident occurred when the two vehicles collided, involving a Honda Accord and a Nissan Versa. According to the initial investigation, the driver of the Nissan Versa, identified as a male was traveling eastbound and turned left into oncoming traffic.
The driver of the Honda Accord, identified as a woman was traveling westbound, when the Versa collided with this. Sgt. Knight said that both vehicles spun due to the impact, and a second crash damaged the driver’s side of the Honda. Both drivers were transported to area hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries, Sgt. Knight said. The collision caused the westbound lanes of La Palma and the southbound lanes of Blue Gum to be closed, Anaheim police said.
Sgt. Knight said the accident occurred when the two vehicles collided, involving a Honda Accord and a Nissan Versa. According to the initial investigation, the driver of the Nissan Versa, identified as a male was traveling eastbound and turned left into oncoming traffic.
The driver of the Honda Accord, identified as a woman was traveling westbound, when the Versa collided with this. Sgt. Knight said that both vehicles spun due to the impact, and a second crash damaged the driver’s side of the Honda. Both drivers were transported to area hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries, Sgt. Knight said. The collision caused the westbound lanes of La Palma and the southbound lanes of Blue Gum to be closed, Anaheim police said.
Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash in Irvine
June 7, 2012 - According to reports a man was killed in a solo vehicle crash in Irvine. According to Irvine Police Department Lt. Julia Engen the accident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. at Von Karman Avenue and Anchor Avenue in Irvine.
The man identified as 51 year old Tracy Clow of Capistrano Beach, was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling south on Von Karman, Lt. Engen said. Lt. Engen said that Clow crashed into an electric pole and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 10:22 p.m.
The electric pole was down for several hours, causing Irvine police to close Von Karman from Main Street to McGraw Avenue, Irvine police officials said. According to Lt. Engen there were no obvious signs that alcohol was a factor in the crash and no other vehicles were involved. Irvine police officials said that the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The man identified as 51 year old Tracy Clow of Capistrano Beach, was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling south on Von Karman, Lt. Engen said. Lt. Engen said that Clow crashed into an electric pole and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 10:22 p.m.
The electric pole was down for several hours, causing Irvine police to close Von Karman from Main Street to McGraw Avenue, Irvine police officials said. According to Lt. Engen there were no obvious signs that alcohol was a factor in the crash and no other vehicles were involved. Irvine police officials said that the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
No Automaker Wants To Have the Title of the “Most Dangerous Car in America.”
According to New York Daily News a financial publication put together a list of the worst cars on the road based on testing scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Consumer Reports, the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration and consumer analyst JD Power.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 32,885 people died in motor vehicle crashes during 2010, which represents a 2.9 percent drop over 2009 fatalities.
Here are some safe cars for 2012, listed by Forbes:
- The Audi A6;
- BMW 5 Series;
- Inifiti Ex 35;
- Infiniti M37/M56
- Mercedes-Benz E-class;
- Volvo S60 M Class;
- Volvo S80; and
- Volvo XC60.
If you have had an issue with a defective Dodge Ram or any vehicle for that matter, please do not hesitate to call Boyer Law Firm. We would be happy to help you if you have suffered any injuries.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Multi-Vehicle Costa Mesa Crash Traps Driver
June 4, 2012 - According to reports a multi-vehicle crash in Costa Mesa caused a driver to be trapped in their vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol multi-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 8:43 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the 55 Freeway in the vicinity north of Del Mar Avenue in Costa Mesa.
California Highway Patrol officials said the accident involved four vehicles and blocked the northbound 55 Freeway No. 1 and 2 lanes, causing a SigAlert to be issued. One person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated from the side of the vehicle by firefighters, CHP officials said.
California Highway Patrol officials said that the SigAlert that was issued was expected to be canceled at approximately 9:00 a.m., but had to be extended, while firefighters worked to free the person that was trapped in the vehicle. The SigAlert was finally ended after the lanes were cleared at about 9:45 a.m.
California Highway Patrol officials said the accident involved four vehicles and blocked the northbound 55 Freeway No. 1 and 2 lanes, causing a SigAlert to be issued. One person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated from the side of the vehicle by firefighters, CHP officials said.
California Highway Patrol officials said that the SigAlert that was issued was expected to be canceled at approximately 9:00 a.m., but had to be extended, while firefighters worked to free the person that was trapped in the vehicle. The SigAlert was finally ended after the lanes were cleared at about 9:45 a.m.
Fullerton Two Vehicle Intersection Collision Injures Six
June 3, 2012 - According to reports a two car collision at a Fullerton intersection injured six people. According to Fullerton Police Department Lt. John Siko said the accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday at North Gilbert Street and Hughes Drive in Fullerton.
Lt. Siko said that the accident occurred when a car was traveling westbound and turning left onto North Gilbert Street and was hit by a vehicle that was traveling northbound that did not stop for a red light. Both vehicles were damaged in the collision causing the airbags to deploy and six people suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Lt. Siko said the six injured people were transported to St. Jude’s Hospital in Orange.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Three Vehicle Crash on the 57 Freeway Causes Minor Injuries
June 1, 2012 - According to reports a three vehicle crash occurred on the 57 Freeway, resulting in minor injuries. According to the California Highway Patrol a three vehicle collision occurred in the southbound lanes of the 57 Freeway at approximately 10:00 a.m.
California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya said that the three vehicle crash occurred in the vicinity south of Tonner Canyon Road in Brea. Officer Montoya said that injuries were reported in the crash, and had no further information. A SigAlert was issued for the carpool lane and the No. 1 lane, while police investigated the scene of the crash and crews removed the debris, CHP Officer Montoya said.
California Highway Patrol Officer Gabe Montoya said that the three vehicle crash occurred in the vicinity south of Tonner Canyon Road in Brea. Officer Montoya said that injuries were reported in the crash, and had no further information. A SigAlert was issued for the carpool lane and the No. 1 lane, while police investigated the scene of the crash and crews removed the debris, CHP Officer Montoya said.
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