
A 44-year–old Elk Grove man died after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a pickup truck on Interstate 80 in Davis. Donlad J. Halverstadt and his wife were riding on their Harley Davidson on Interstate 80. As reported by the California Highway Patrol, around 11:15p.m. the couple on the motorcycle was traveling behind and [...]
Continue reading Elk Grove Motorcyclist Killed in an AccidentWednesday, June 16, 2010
Two people were killed in a plane crash in Lincoln, California. As reported by Federal Aviation Administration, around 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Rans Coyotte a single engine plane, crashed in Placer County. The Lincoln catastrophic crash remains under investigation. The victims have been identified as Michael Scott Gorden, 44, and Tara Lynn Riggins, 37, both [...]
Continue reading Lincoln plane crash kills two peopleTuesday, 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 left one [...]
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 of a [...]
Continue reading Update: Driver in Recent Hit-and-Run Crash Had Just Gotten License BackThursday, February 4, 2010
One would assume that a vehicle that collects trash does not generally move quickly enough to be involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Tragically, that was proven wrong this morning when a garbage truck and a satellite television installation van were involved in a horrific crash that killed the van driver and seriously [...]
Continue reading Garbage Truck, Installation Van Collide Leading to a FatalityWednesday, January 6, 2010
The holiday season is always a time of happiness and celebration, but unfortunately, there is also a downside to the festive feelings shared by almost everyone. Traffic accidents are a constant negative this time of year, and tragically, that ‘tradition’ has continued in the area. Last week, one person was killed and five more were [...]
Continue reading Holiday Season Brings Annual TragedyThursday, December 17, 2009
Tasers were introduced to police forces around the United States as a way of subduing suspects who were a threat for violence in a manner that did not pose a danger to their overall safety. Previous methods included the use of clubs and basic brute force, and this advancement was seen as a way to [...]
Continue reading Tasers Come Under Scrutiny After Another DeathTuesday, November 17, 2009
When a crash occurs on a highway, it often leads to terrible results given the high speeds at which the vehicles involved were traveling. Tragically, such a notion was reinforced yesterday when a head-on, multiple-vehicle crash killed one unsuspecting driver and injured four others, some of whom were reported to be in serious condition. According [...]
Continue reading Crash on Highway 113 Kills One, Injures FourThursday, November 12, 2009
Driving any vehicle in foggy conditions is a risk that everyone takes from time to time. While visibility is generally compromised, most drivers will take extra precautions with such steps that include slowing down and allowing for extra following distances between their vehicle and any in front of them. However, that does not eliminate such [...]
Continue reading Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup TruckThursday, 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 in [...]
Continue reading Two Maulings by Pit Bulls Bring Dangerous Issue to Forefront
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Auto Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death