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Two Adults, Three Children Injured in Car Accident

Posted on April 9, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A California car accident left five injured in Scott Valley, according to the Siskiyou Daily. Two of the victims are adults and three are children, all from Fort Jones. The collision occurred on Quartz Valley Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver of a 1998 Nissan, Andrew Armstrong, 33, veered off the side of the road, striking a tree. His wife, Jamie Langdon, 31, and his three children were in the car. Responders rushed all five passengers to Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. Two of the children, ages six and seven, were wearing seat belts, but not properly. The driver told police that he was distracted while driving from “animals fighting” in the car. When people think of distracted driving, usually texting or using a phone comes to mind. But anything that takes your attention away from the road and driving is dangerous. This includes eating, talking and…
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California Pedestrian Accidents

Posted on April 6, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Pedestrian accidents have an extremely high fatality rate due to the nature of a vehicle-person collision. Legislators and communities take steps to prevent these accidents with guardrails and crosswalks, but you are always at risk while walking near roads. Here are some stats to keep in mind about pedestrian accidents in California, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Association: Pedestrian accidents account for 11% of all fatal car accidents. Over 180,000 people were killed in pedestrian accidents between 1975 and 2005. A pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes. A pedestrian is killed in an accident every 111 minutes. Almost 2/3 of all fatal pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas. In 2005, 71% of fatal pedestrian accidents occurred on major roads—including highways. Always be cautious and alert while walking near roads. Wear bright colored clothing and always cross at crosswalks—after checking for traffic. Pedestrian accidents can lead…
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San Diego Skateboarder Struck by Car

Posted on April 2, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A 20-year-man was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by a car while riding his skateboard, according to sources. The man’s identity was not released. According to reports he was riding in Lemon Grove near San Diego. The accident occurred on Central Avenue, according to San Diego County Sheriff’s Agt. Victor Rivera. According to Rivera, the man on the skateboard was wearing dark clothing and listening to an iPod. The accident occurred around sundown, at 7:35 p.m. He suffered a broken leg and a contusion on the back of his head. In order to minimize the risk of injury, skateboarders, cyclists and pedestrians should make themselves easy to see at night by wearing reflective clothing and/or lights. (CA law requires cyclists to have multiple lights and reflectors for riding in the dark. See here for more details.) “Vulnerable users” on the streets (anyone not in a protected vehicle)…
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