
Lolita Buenviaje, 49, of Elk Grove was killed in a solo-vehicle accident near Gustine, CA on Sunday, after the car she was inĀ overturned on northbound Interstate 5. She died after being ejected from the 2005 Chevrolet. Initial reports from authorities indicate the vehicle, driven by Arnel Buenviaje, 46, sustained a tire blowout which caused the [...]
Continue reading Gustine Car Accident Lills Elk Grove WomanTuesday, May 11, 2010
A 50-year-old woman of Fremont was killed in a three-car crash on Friday afternoon. The tragic accident took place near Huron. As reported by the California Highway Patrol, Mary Dagle, 22, of Discovery Bay was traveling north on Interstate 5 near South Lassen Avenue. Suddenly she made an unsafe lane change [...]
Continue reading California Three-car Accident Kills a WomanTuesday, March 23, 2010
Automobile accidents happen every day in California, and thousands of people are injured every year as a result of them. In addition, many fatalities occur, and in certain cases, an accident can lead to both fatalities and serious injuries. Tragically, such was the case with a crash that occurred over the weekend that [...]
Continue reading Woman Killed, Four Others Injured in Weekend Auto AccidentTuesday, March 16, 2010
Hit-and-run drivers are not easily profiled into certain types or demographics. However, there are times when follow-up reports tend to lend credence as to why someone would think that fleeing the scene of a serious accident is the right decision. We posted recently regarding a fatal hit-and-run accident that led to the arrest [...]
Continue reading Update: Driver in Recent Hit-and-Run Crash Had Just Gotten License BackTuesday, February 16, 2010
Many different entities will publish lists of the most common causes of accidents on the roadways. Most would assume that issues such as speeding, poor driving conditions, the presence of alcohol and aggressive driving would be near the top of these lists. Most of them are, but one issue that’s overlooked is that [...]
Continue reading Recent Fatal Crash Due to Distracted DriverThursday, October 29, 2009
Much has been made in recent years of dog attacks on people, and while there are criminal laws in place that hold owners of these dogs responsible for attacks that lead to injuries and deaths, it has not stopped the dangers from continuing to threaten unsuspecting citizens. Tragically, two attacks by pit bulls recently [...]
Continue reading Two Maulings by Pit Bulls Bring Dangerous Issue to ForefrontTuesday, September 1, 2009
Chair lifts at ski resorts are used all year in many places, as they not only provide easy transportation for skiers to the top of the slopes, but they can also provide scenic rides to hiking and observation areas when the snow is not present. Unfortunately, chair lifts can be dangerous, and any problem [...]
Continue reading Man Killed, Woman Injured in Tahoe Chair Lift AccidentMonday, August 3, 2009
Certain times of the day tend to bring immediate thoughts to those who hear about incidents that occur at that time. One of those times is 2 a.m., which is often when large cities will have their roads filled with people driving after a night out on the town. While it’s too early [...]
Continue reading Single-Car Crash Kills Vehicle’s OccupantsSaturday, July 25, 2009
While moving through traffic as a pedestrian is dangerous, road workers fully understand that they are generally in an even more vulnerable position given their stationary nature. Tragically, this reality was underscored once again on Thursday, as a Caltrans worker was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle while he was at work.
Continue reading Caltrans Worker Killed by Motorist
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death