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A 14-year-old girl is dead after a tragic car accident on I-5 on November 27, according to sources. The Ford Expedition in which the young girl was a passenger flipped into a ditch off the side of the highway. The driver of the Ford Expedition was 33-year-old Bernice Butterfield, according to California Highway Patrol officer Jared Blankenship. The accident occurred as the driver was attempting to merge into the right lane without noticing a vehicle in her blind spot. The driver lost control and swerved off the highway. The driver and four other passengers were taken to the hospital, and the young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. “All occupants were properly restrained, which prevented them from sustaining more serious injuries; however, the nature of the collision and the severe extent of damage to the rear of the vehicle caused fatal injuries to the passenger,” the CHP released in…
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A 25-year-old pedestrian died in a car accident on November 20 in El Cajon, according to SignOnSanDiego.com. The victim was Melissa N. Ferreira of San Diego, according to the county Medical Examiner’s office. Ferreira and a male were crossing the street when a white SUV struck them, according to police reports. The pedestrians were both wearing dark clothing. The driver stopped immediately at the scene. Police do not believe speed or alcohol played a part in the accident. Ferreira was pronounced dead at the scene. This tragic accident is a terrible reminder of how vulnerable pedestrians can be. If you are walking near roads at night, make sure you are paying attention and walking in a well-lit area. Try to wear light colored clothing so you are more visible to motorists. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego wrongful death attorney