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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

• San Juan Capistrano Car Accident Involves 3 Vehicles
  Apr 19, 2010

  A San Juan Capistrano car accident involving three vehicles leaves Southern California commuters to deal with heavy traffic. The incident took place at approximately 10:15 AM on Saturday morning, April 3, 2010, along the busy 5 freeway.
  
  According to the California Highway Patrol, they responded to a three-vehicle accident that occurred on the southbound 5 freeway near the Cristianitos Road exit. The car accident reportedly involved a white Chevrolet, a red Mercedes sport utility vehicle and a white Mercedes. The identities of the drivers were not made known.
  
  It was unclear as to whether anyone was injured as a result of the multi-vehicle collision. However, at least one ambulance was reported at the scene.
  
  According to reports, the accident forced the closure of the two right-hand lanes for at least an hour. Traffic was backed up to the Pacific Coast Highway exit in Dana Point, as emergency crews remove the cars and cleared debris from the accident scene.
  
  The San Juan Capistrano auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The cause of the accident was not made available.
  
  Accidents along busy Southern California freeways can be serious. We hope that no one was seriously injured in the wreck.
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• San Diego Car Accident Leaves Ambulance Driver Dead
  Apr 06, 2010

  A San Diego car accident leaves an ambulance driver dead after he is struck while responding to an earlier wreck. The incident took place at approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday morning, April 1, 2010, on northbound State Route 163.
  
  According to authorities, 24-year-old Esteban Bahena, an emergency medical technician, was laying out flares at the scene of an earlier accident when he was struck by a car. Rescue crews transported Bahena to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead approximately 90 minutes later from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  According to San Diego Fire-Rescue spokesperson Maurice Luque, the unidentified driver was also taken to a nearby hospital to be examined. It was unclear whether the driver suffered any injuries; however, blood was drawn to determine if alcohol played a role in the fatal accident.
  
  It was reported that Bahena was working for a private company when the incident occurred.
  
  The fatal San Diego accident is still under investigation by local authorities. According to reports, the streets may have been wet due to rainy conditions. Dozens of other accidents were reported along local freeways the same morning.
  
  This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and condolences go out to Mr. Bahena’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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• Los Angeles Car Accident Claims the Life of a Father of Three
  Apr 05, 2010

  A Los Angeles car accident involving a hit-and-run driver leaves a father of three dead after he is struck by a dark-colored sedan in the downtown area. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 AM on Monday morning, March 29, 2010, on Alameda Street just south of 8th Street.
  
  According to detectives, the unidentified 59-year-old man was hit by a car that was traveling northbound on Alameda Street. The driver then fled the accident site following the collision.  Rescue crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
  
  The hit-and-run vehicle has been described as a dark-colored sedan. They believe that the car might be a Nissan. Police have yet to locate the car and the fleeing driver. It was unclear if there were any witnesses to the crash.
  
  The fatal Los Angeles auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department has asked anyone with information relating to the early morning downtown crash to contact authorities at (213) 972-2445.
  
  Hit-and-run accents can be serious. This is a tragic accident that claimed the life of the father of three. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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• 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. - 25 - 30

• 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. - 26 - 30

• 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. - 28 - 30

• 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. - 29 - 30

• 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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