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Motorcycle Accident Injures One Person, Kills One Cow

Posted on March 9, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A motorcycle accident on February 26 in Sonoma County left one man hospitalized and one cow dead, according to the Napa Valley Register. Richard Watkins, 61, struck a cow while riding southbound on Highway 1, according to Officer Jon Sloat. Watkins flew from his bike and suffered major injuries—fortunately, he had his motorcycle helmet on. Paramedics airlifted Watkins to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The cow died at the scene. Many open-range cattle farms are in West Sonoma, where cattle roam in unfenced pastures. Sloat warned that all motorists should be especially cautious in the area. An estimated 92% of motorcyclists have never taken a safety course—they either taught themselves or learned from a friend. Proper safety classes and training reduces your accident risk significantly. Over half of motorcyclists involved in an accident have less than 5 months experience on that particular motorcycle. All motorcyclists need to take a training class…
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San Diego Surgeon Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

A 60-year-old orthopedic surgeon died in a motorcycle accident in San Diego on February 23, according to sources. Jeffrey Marxen of Carmel Valley lost control of his 2005 Honda motorcycle while riding on a Mira Mesa thoroughfare. Dr. Marxen lost control after hitting a curb, falling on the side of the road. Paramedics pronounced Dr. Marxen dead on the scene. He was wearing a helmet, according to reports. Reports also indicate that he was traveling at high speeds and failed to make it around a curve in the road. The accident remains under investigation. Dr. Marxen was returning home from a softball game when the accident occurred. His wife, Annette Marxen, became worried when he did not return home after the game ended. “He texted me at 9:44 [p.m.], saying he was on his way home from the softball field and said he ‘loved me bunches’” said Annette. “I thought…
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Pit Bull Quarantined After Attacking Boy, Police Officer

Posted on March 2, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

San Diego police confiscated and quarantined three pit bulls after a vicious dog attack, according to SanDiego6.com. One of the dogs bit a 7-year-old as well as a San Diego police officer in Shelltown, according to reports. A homeless man and woman broke into a vacant house to stay overnight with the three pit bulls, one of which is a puppy. A neighbor called the police to report the break in, and that is when the attack occurred. “A teenager, a 7-year-old and a 3-year old were walking down the street,” said Lt. Dan DeSousa of the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. “The dogs broke out through a fence and attacked them and bit the 7-year-old in the hand. San Diego police were already on the scene dealing with the owner. The officer interce3ded and then was bitten in the hand as well.” The boy was treated for…
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