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Car and Truck Accidents

• Carmel Mountain Car Accident Leaves 4 Injured
  Aug 25, 2010

  A Carmel Mountain car accident involving six vehicles claimed the life of one person and leaves four others injured following a chain-reaction crash. The incident took place at approximately 9:15 PM on Friday evening, August 20, 2010, at the intersection of Camino Del Norte and Carmel Mountain Road.
  
  According to San Diego police Sgt. Ron Glass, a 57-year-old man was traveling eastbound on Camino Del Norte at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a Toyota Corolla, which was stopped at a red light. Rescue crews transported the unidentified driver to Palomar Medical Center where he was treated for minor injures.
  
  The driver of the Corolla that was rear-ended was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Officials did not release his name.
  
  There were four other vehicles involved in the collision. One of the vehicles was occupied by a woman and three children. They complained of pain, however, they were treated at the scene and released shortly after.  The drivers of the other three vehicles were transported to local hospitals and treated for injuries sustained in the accidents. Their conditions were not immediately made known.
  
  The Carmel Mountain auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It was unclear as to what caused the original driver to slam into the Corolla.
  
  This is a tragedy and our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been affected by this terrible accident.
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• Mar Vista Car Accident Involves FlyAway Bus
  Aug 24, 2010

  A Mar Visa car accident involving a car and a FlyAway bus sends one victim to a local hospital after the two vehicles collide along the San Diego Freeway (405). The incident took place at approximately 6:00 AM near Palms Boulevard in the Los Angeles area.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a collision between a car and a FlyAway bus took place in the southbound 405 lanes. Details concerning the cause of the wreck were not immediately known.
  
  Rescue crews transported a person in the car to a nearby hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Information concerning their injury was also not made available.
  
  Flyaway buses transport people from the San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It was unclear as to how many people were on the bus or if any of the passengers were injured in the collision.
  
  The accident forced emergency crews to shutdown the carpool lane to allow workers to clear the accident scene. The Mar Vista auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  Accidents involving large buses can be serious. This is a terrible incident and our thoughts go out to all of those who were involved in the two-vehicle wreck. - 2 - 10

• Los Angeles Auto Accident Involves a Metro Bus and a Truck
  Aug 13, 2010

  A Los Angeles car accident involving a metro bus and a truck sends at least nine people to the hospital after the two vehicles collide in the downtown area. The incident took place at approximately 12:15 AM on Tuesday morning, August 3, 2010, at the intersection of Hill Street and Temple Street.
  
  According to officials, the metro bus was traveling northbound on Hill Street when it collided with a truck traveling eastbound on Temple Street. The force of the impact sent the bus into a traffic pole.
  
  Reports indicate that there were at least 12 people on the bus at the time of the accident. Rescue crews transported at least nine people, including the truck driver, to local hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Fortunately, all of the injuries were considered minor.
  
  The Los Angeles auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police have not yet determined what caused the accident or who was at fault. However, both drivers claim that they had the green light.
  
  Anyone with information concerning the accident has been asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) at (213) 972-2445.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident. We wish all the victims a quick recovery during this difficult time. - 3 - 10

• Valencia Truck Accident Leaves Three Injured
  Aug 12, 2010

  A Valencia truck accident involving four vehicles leaves three people injured. The incident took place at approximately 11:15 AM on Friday morning, July 29, 2010, along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, approximately 25 miles north of Los Angeles.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident involved two cars and two big rigs. The wreck left three people injured. One of the victims became trapped in a car that was wedged between the two semis, reported Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Matt Levesque. Rescue crews transported the unidentified victim to a local hospital where the person was reported as suffering critical injuries.
  
  There were no other details provided concerning the accident and as to what may have caused the four-vehicle crash. CHP Officer Kelly Gonzalez indicated that the crash caused oil to spill across the northbound lanes. Two of the northbound lanes were closed for several hours as crews cleaned up the accident scene.
  
  The Valencia truck accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Anyone with information concerning the wreck has been asked to contact the California Highway Patrol.
  
  This is a terrible incident and we wish all the victims a quick recovery.
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• Costa Mesa Car Accident Leaves One Injured
  Aug 11, 2010

  A Costa Mesa car accident involving three vehicles leaves a pregnant woman injured after the car she was riding in loses control and rolls over. The incident took place at approximately 12:15 PM on Friday afternoon, August 6, 2010, along the San Diego (405) Freeway.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver of a silver Honda Civic was weaving in and out of traffic when the driver lost control of the vehicle and slammed into the rear of a silver Toyota Corolla. The force of the impact caused the Toyota to roll over several times. A Mini Cooper was also reported as hitting the Toyota.
  
  Rescue crews transported a passenger in the Corolla to Western Medical Center where she was treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Officials report that the woman was six months pregnant. She is expected to be fine. There were no other injuries reported.
  
  The Costa Mesa auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police have not made any arrests or issued any citations as of yet. Anyone with information concerning the wreck has been asked to contact CHP Officer Vincenzo Alvarez at (714) 567-6000.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident and we extend our thoughts to the victims involved. - 5 - 10

• Hollywood Car Accident Leaves Four Injured
  Jul 28, 2010

  A Hollywood car accident involving nine vehicles leaves four people with injuries. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, July 25, 2010, along the Hollywood (101) Freeway in the Cahuenga Pass.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol, nine vehicles were involved in a multi-car collision along the southbound 101 near the Cahuenga Boulevard exit. It was unclear as to what caused the accident, however, the CHP reported than only three vehicles suffered damage.
  
  Investigators believe that the incident started as a two-vehicle wreck. They have also indicated that a pedestrian may have been involved in the accident.
  
  The incident left four people with injuries. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Rick McClure indicated that all of the injuries appeared to be minor. The identities of those involved were not immediately made known.
  
  Early morning commuters were inconvenienced for several hours as investigators shut down all southbound lanes to clear the multi-vehicle wreck and to investigate the incident.
  
  The early morning Hollywood auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Investigators have yet determined who was at fault or what may have caused the nine vehicles to collide.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time. - 6 - 10

• Southern California Auto Accident Involves Greyhound Bus
  Jul 27, 2010

  A Southern California auto accident involving a car and a Greyhound bus claimed the lives of six people and left dozens injured. The incident took place early on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver of a Greyhound bus swerved to avoid colliding with another car. The maneuver caused the bus to slam through a highway divider and hit another vehicle.
  
  “The bus collided with a second vehicle and once it collided with that vehicle, it went down an embankment, down 15 feet or so,” said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Matt Radke. “The front of the bus was sheared off.”
  
  A total of six people lost their lives, including the bus driver. Five of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene while the sixth victim died while being transported to a local hospital.
  
  According to reports, 33 other people were injured in the wreck, nine of them seriously injured. It was unclear if the injured were all passengers from the Greyhound bus.
  
  At the time of the incident, the bus was traveling from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
  
  The fatal Southern California car accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a terrible accident and our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been affected by this tragedy. - 7 - 10

• San Diego Auto Accident Causes Sailor to Lose Both Legs
  Jul 23, 2010

  A San Diego auto accident involving a single vehicle leaves a sailor with severe injuries after his vehicle collides with a guardrail. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 PM on Monday afternoon, July 5, 2010, along Interstate 5.
  
  According to authorities, the driver of a red 1998 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on I-5 when he crossed three lanes of traffic to reach an on-ramp to Highway 94 and slammed into the guardrail. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to flip over.
  
  The driver has been identified as 18-year-old Sonar Technician 3rd Class Douglas M. Hill. Rescue crews transported Hill to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he was treated for severe leg injuries. Unfortunately, Hill lost both legs as a result of the crash.
  
  A passenger, 19-year-old STG Seaman Joshua Songer, was also taken to the hospital. He was eventually released.
  
  According to CHP Officer Ken Jackman, police believe that Hill may have been speeding at the time of the accident. Jackman reported that witnesses saw Hill racing other cars at the time.
  
  The San Diego car accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a terrible accident and we wish both victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.
  
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• Malibu Car Accident Claims the Lives of Two People
  Jul 22, 2010

  A Malibu car accident involving two vehicles claims the lives of two people and leaves another critically injured. The incident took place at approximately 1:00 AM on Friday morning, July 16, 2010, along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).
  
  According to a witness, a Saturn was seen driving the wrong way on the westbound side of PCH when it slammed into a Mustang driving in the other direction. The force of the impact caused the Saturn to burst into flames.
  
  According to Lt. Andy Rosso, the drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Rescue crews transported a passenger in the Mustang via helicopter to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
  
  Officials believe that the occupants of the Saturn may be current or former members of the U.S. military and believe that they were assigned to a Naval Base Ventura County near Port Hueneme.
  
  The fatal Malibu auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Details have not been made available as to why the Saturn was traveling in the wrong direction.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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• Reseda Car Accident Claims the Life of a Grandmother
  Jul 21, 2010

  A Reseda car accident involving two vehicles claims the life of a local grandmother and leaves her grandson hospitalized. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, July 18, 2010, outside the woman’s home at Strathern Street and Wilbur Avenue.
  
  According to Los Angeles police officer Virgil Castor, Chandrika de Silva, 51, of Reseda, and her husband had just returned home when the incident occurred. The rear of their car was sticking out into the street as her husband got out of the car to open the gate to their home. At that time, Silva got out of the car to attend to her 5-year-old grandson. That is when their vehicle was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.
  
  The force of the impact caused the Prius to become overturned. Silva lost her life and her grandson was ejected from the vehicle. Rescue crews transported the 5-year-old to Children’s Hospital where he was treated for a concussion and other injuries. He is expected to survive.
  
  The driver of the Jeep has been identified as Richard Albert Buitron, 22, a Marine stationed near the Fresno area. According to Sgt. R. Cannon, officials believe that Buitron may have been drunk at the time he slammed into the Prius.
  
  The fatal Reseda accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Buitron has been arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter.
  
  This is a terrible accident and we extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone who has been affected by it. - 10 - 10

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