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Distracted Driving Still Huge Threat in Southern California

Posted on December 7, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Despite the ongoing efforts by public officials to raise awareness about the risks, distracted driving remains one the largest threats to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic is notoriously heavy in Southern California, so distracted driving is a huge problem in the region. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving accounts for 80 percent of US car accidents and 65 percent of near misses. Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) reported that when drivers look at or send a text message, they take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. This may not seem like a long time, but consider this—a car traveling at 55 miles per hour will cover 100 yards in 4.6 seconds. The State of California passed a law that will go into effect on January 1 allowing drivers to talk or text using only a hands-free device,…
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Motorist Strikes CHP Officer on Side of Highway

Posted on December 3, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A California Highway Patrol officer was injured after he was involved in a car accident on Interstate 15 on November 20, according to CBS 8 News in San Diego. The officer, whose name has not been released, pulled over to the shoulder of the highway and was attempting to reenter the freeway when he was struck by a 1990 Toyota Corolla. The officer was rushed to Scripps Hospital with moderate injuries. “The officer had no time to put on his seat belt and was thrown about [inside] the vehicle,’ said CHP Officer Jake Sanchez. “The errant driver sustained minor injuries and was released after it was determined that he was not under the influence.” In California, motorists must move to the center lane or get over if there is an emergency vehicle or a stopped vehicle on the side of the shoulder if it is possible to do so in…
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San Diego Car Accident Claims Beloved Community Member

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

David Copley, the former owner and publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune, died on October 20 in a San Diego car accident, according to the Los Angeles Times. Copley, 60, was found unconscious in his Aston Martin near his La Jolla home. Copley was rushed to Scripps Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The coroners ruled the cause of death as a heart attack. Shortly before the car accident, Copley had left a board meeting at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, telling colleagues he was feeling ill. Copley received a heart transplant in 2005. Copley owned the San Diego Union-Tribune for eight decades, making significant contributions to the media and the culture in San Diego. The paper won a Pulitzer Prize in 2006 for its coverage and investigation of the corruption of Representative Randall “Duke” Cunningham. The paper always supported the academic community and higher education, including…
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