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Our Los Angeles injury lawyers are here to help you. As a service to our community Steinberg & Spencer post accident related legal news here. In this section of our website, we will cover injuries relating to Los Angeles motor vehicle accidents and Los Angeles work-related injuries that unfortunately occur in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and San Diego County.

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Car and Truck Accidents

• Riverside Car Accident Leaves Four Injured
  Mar 21, 2010

  A Riverside car accident involving three vehicles leaves four people injured after a car crosses a center line. The incident took place at approximately 7:15 PM on Tuesday evening, March 16, 2010, along First Avenue.
  
  According to Riverside police, the driver of a white Chevrolet Malibu swerved across the center line while southbound on First Avenue and slammed into a Mitsubishi head-on. The collision forced a Honda to plow into the Mitsubishi from behind.
  
  The driver of the Chevrolet has been identified as Robert Vickery, 26, of Lyons. His injuries have been described as moderate.
  
  Police have reported that an elderly couple was in the Mitsubishi when the wreck occurred. Along with the driver of the Honda, rescue crews transported the victims to Loyola University Medical Center where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  The elderly couple’s injuries have been reported as being serious. The driver of the Honda suffered only minor injuries.
  
  According to Vickery, he crossed the center line when a dog ran onto the road. He said that he was attempting to avoid hitting the dog.
  
  The Riverside auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Vickery was cited for improper lane usage, driving in the wrong lane and failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery.
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• Three Killed in Anaheim Auto Accident After Fire Erupts
  Mar 20, 2010

  An Anaheim car accident involving a fiery crash leaves three people dead and two others injured. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM on Tuesday evening, March 16, 2010, on the 91 Freeway.
  
  According to reports, the accident occurred on the eastbound 91 freeway just east of Coal Canyon when a 1988 Mazda 626 made a sudden left turn and swerved across several lanes of traffic. That is when the Mazda smashed into a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and exploded into flames.
  
  There were three occupants in the Mazda at the time of the crash. All three victims were pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  The two occupants of the Chevy, including the driver, were injured in the wreck. Fortunately, their injuries were considered minor.
  
  Police have yet to determine the cause of the accident and why the driver of the Mazda made the sudden left turn.
  
  The fatal Anaheim auto accident is still under investigation my local authorities. Officials have not released the identities of those involved in the fiery crash.
  
  Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been affected by this terrible accident that claimed the life of three people. - 2 - 10

• San Diego Car Accident Injures Border Agents
  Mar 16, 2010

  A San Diego car accident involving a hit-and-run driver leaves two U.S. Border Patrol agents with minor injuries after they were struck by another vehicle. The incident took place at approximately 7:30 PM on Sunday evening, March 7, 2010, along State Route 94.
  
  According to reports, the border agents were sideswiped by a vehicle traveling eastbound on State Route 94, near Harris Ranch Road. The driver reportedly fled the accident scene leaving the two unidentified agents with minor injuries. The extent of those injuries was not made available and it was unclear whether they were transported to a local hospital.
  
  Fortunately, police were able to locate the unidentified driver at her home a short time later. She apparently had not realized that she hit anyone until after she was notified by authorities. She indicated that she heard what sounded like a gunshot, but didn’t realize that she hit the two border patrol agents.
  
  The San Diego car accident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, it has been reported that the female driver has had her driver’s license for less than 30 days when the accident occurred
  
  This is an unfortunate accident and we wish the U.S. Border Agents involved a speedy recovery. - 3 - 10

• Laguna Niguel Car Accident Leaves Cop Behind Bars
  Mar 16, 2010

  A Laguna Niguel car accident involving two vehicles leaves an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy behind bars after he slams into a Toyota. The incident took place on Monday, March 1, 2010.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol, Deputy Allan James Waters, crashed his 2008 Mercedes-Benz into a Toyota while driving under the influence. The force of the impact caused the two vehicles to slam into a tree.
  
  It was unclear as to whether Waters or the elderly couple in the Toyota were injured in the two-vehicle wreck.
  
  It was also learned that Waters was involved in an earlier wreck on Golden Lantern in Dana Point. According to reports, Waters was involved in a collision outside of Dana Point City Hall with a Lexus.  There were no injuries reported in this crash.
  
  Waters is a 13-year veteran with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. However, he was on paid administrative leave when the accident occurred. It was unclear as to why Waters was on this leave.
  
  Both accidents are still under investigation by local authorities. Waters has been sent to county jail and charged with driving under the influence.
  
  These are unfortunate accidents and we wish all the victims involved in the wrecks a speedy recovery.
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• Garden Grove Truck Accident Leaves Pedestrian Injured
  Mar 09, 2010

  A Garden Grove truck accident leaves a female pedestrian injured after a commercial truck struck her as she was standing in her yard. The incident took place at approximately 11:00 AM on Friday morning, February 12, 2010, along Woodbury Road.
  
  According to reports, Olga Quiroz, 36, of Garden Grove, was standing in her yard when the commercial truck hit several trees, a fence and a block wall before finally slamming into her. Quiroz was dragged underneath the truck until the vehicle finally came to a stop towards the back of the property.
  
  Rescue crews transported Quiroz to a local hospital where she was treated for leg injures sustained in the accident. Her injuries included lacerations and fractures.
  
  The driver of the truck has been identified as William Davis, 44, of Orange. Davis was not injured in the accident; however, neighbors had to hold Davis at the scene until police arrived. He was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.
  
  It is also believed that Davis was involved in an earlier accident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in that collision.
  
  The Garden Grove accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident and we wish Ms. Quiroz a speedy recovery. - 5 - 10

• Ontario Car Accident Claims High School Football Coach
  Feb 22, 2010

  An Ontario car accident leaves a popular Moreno Valley High School assistant football coach and his family dead when his car explodes into flames. The incident took place at approximately 12:00 PM on Saturday afternoon, February 13, 2010, along the 15 Freeway.
  
  According to California Highway Patrol Officer Monica Posada, the victim’s car became wedged between two trucks and exploded into flames, killing the family of four. The accident occurred on the 15 Freeway, south of the Jurupa Street exit. They were traveling southbound when the accident happened.
  
  Ryan Villalpando, an assistant football coach as Moreno Valley High School, his wife, Veronica, and their two children, were pronounced dead at the scene. Villalpando’s father, Edward Villalpando, reported that the family was on their way to get a pizza when they were killed.
  
  A total of six vehicles, including the two trucks, were involved in the wreck. There were other minor injuries reported.
  
  “He was my offensive line coach,” said Moreno Valley High School football coach Ted Wadkins. “He’s taught the last five years at Moreno Valley.”
  
  The fatal Ontario car crash is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a tragic accident and our deepest sympathies go out to all of those that have been impacted by the fatal incident. - 6 - 10

• Southern California Car Accidents Blamed on Weather
  Feb 20, 2010

  Several Southern California car accidents over the weekend are attributed to the rainy weather as a winter storm drops approximately two to four inches of rain in the area. Unfortunately, several people were killed as a result of the auto accidents.
  
  The first accident took place at approximately 7:15 AM on Saturday morning, February 6, 2010, in the Cajon Pass. According to reports, a woman was killed after losing control of her 1999 Mercury Villager along Interstate 15. She was traveling northbound when she sideswiped another car and eventually hit the back of a tow truck.
  
  A few hours earlier in Rancho Cucamonga, a 25-year-old San Bernardino man was killed in a similar car crash along Interstate 15, just north of East Etiwanda Creek. The accident took place at approximately 5:00 AM on the same morning
  
  According to police, the man was driving a 2004 Infinity G35 and was stopped perpendicular across the lane. That is when the driver of a pickup truck, who was unable to stop, slammed into the Infiniti, T-boning the car.
  
  The impact forced the Infinity onto the shoulder killing the 25-year-old man. Fortunately, the driver of the pickup truck suffered only minor injuries.
   
  The cause of the accident has not been determined, however, police believe that wet conditions played a roll.
  
  Rainy weather can create unsafe driving environments. These are unfortunate accidents and our thoughts go out to all the families that have been affected by the Southern California wrecks.
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• Diamond Bar Truck Accident Kills Woman
  Feb 02, 2010

  A Diamond Bar truck accident involving a big rig leaves a woman dead after she gets out of her car. The incident took place just after midnight on Monday morning, January 25, 2010, on the Pomona (60) Freeway.
  
  According to California Highway Patrol officer Anthony Martin, the woman pulled her 1993 Toyota Corolla over to the side of the freeway to talk with her female passenger. The relationship of the two women was unknown. As she walked back to get into the driver’s side of the Toyota, she was struck by a large truck.
  
  The woman was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident. Police did not release her identity pending notification of her family.
  
  It was unclear whether the second woman or the driver of the big rig were injured in the accident.
  
  According to Martin, the truck was traveling approximately 55 miles per hour when it fatally struck the woman.
  
  Early morning commuters were inconvenienced for several hours while two lanes were closed to allow crews to clean-up the accident.
  
  The fatal Diamond Bar big rig accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It was not made known why the two women got out of the car. - 8 - 10

• Moreno Valley Auto Accident Kills One
  Jan 27, 2010

  A Moreno Valley auto accident involving three vehicles leaves one person dead and two others injured. The incident took place at approximately 7:00 PM on Wednesday night, January 13, 2010, at the intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Festival Way.
  
  According to Moreno Valley Police Department Sgt. Jacqueline Horton, a black Honda traveling westbound on Cottonwood Avenue was driving erratic and weaving in and out of traffic. The Honda either cut-off or struck a Ford Explorer, causing the Ford to swerve into oncoming traffic. The Ford then struck a Nissan Quest minivan head-on.
  
  Rescue crews transported the driver of the Ford, Cynthia Rene Whitaker, 54, of Moreno Valley, to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  According to police, a male passenger in the Ford suffered a broken ankle in the accident. The male driver of the Nissan complained of chest pains. They were both taken to a nearby hospital and treated for their injuries.
  
  According to investigators, the black Honda fled the scene. Witnesses reported that the Honda turned north on Festival Way, and sped away.
  
  The driver of the Honda has been reported as being Hispanic, in his twenties, and wearing a white T-shirt.
  
  The Moreno Valley car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Anyone that has information concerning the accident has been asked to contact authorities at (951) 486-6700.
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• Encino Car Accident Injures Toddler
  Jan 24, 2010

  An Encino car accident involving three vehicles leaves four people seriously injured, including a 2-year-old boy, after the vehicles collide. The incident took place at approximately 6:00 AM on Friday morning, January 15, 2010, along the westbound lanes of the Ventura (101) Freeway.
  
  According to California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball, the three vehicles collided with one another in the westbound lanes of the 101 freeway near the White Oak Avenue exit.
  
  Rescue crews transported the five victims, including a 2-year-old toddler, to a nearby hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. They were all listed in serious condition.  According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Brian Humphrey, the five victims were occupants of the same vehicle. He indicated that they were all expected to survive the crash.
  
  Morning commuters were inconvenienced as all westbound lanes were closed in order to allow crews to clean-up the accident scene and allow officials to investigate the circumstances of the crash. The lanes were reopened at approximately 7:15 AM, according to the California Highway Patrol.
  
  The identities of those involved in the crash were not made available.
  
  The Encino auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The cause of the crash was not made available. - 10 - 10

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