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Two Innocent People Killed After Being Hit By Stolen Car

Posted on August 15, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

Two people were killed in a tragic car accident on August 1, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. A Nissan Maxima was struck by another vehicle, which happened to be stolen and occupied by an unlicensed driver. The Nissan burst into flames and split in half according to investigators, killing both the driver and the passenger. The accident occurred near the intersection of Holt Avenue and Garey Avenue, approximately 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The car that struck the Nissan was described by investigators as a 2008 Infinity G37S that was reported as stolen the night before. The driver of the Nissan was identified as 26-year-old Lorraine Martinez, who was treated for minor injuries and then arrested and booked for investigation of auto theft, according to Pomona police Corporal Bert Sanchez. The Nissan was attempting to make a left turn into a restaurant when it was struck by the stolen…
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California Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Posted on August 12, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

According to SignOnSanDiego.com, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident near Campo on July 22. The victim was a 43-year-old man riding a 2005 Suzuki, according to the California Highway Patrol, when he drifted off the road on State Route 94. The driver was heading west and hit a power pole off the side of the road. The victim—whose name was not released—was wearing a Department of Transportation-approved motorcycle helmet. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings, there were no witnesses to the accident and they are not sure how fast he may have been traveling. Even though the victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet that was approved by the DOT—and to be fair they haven’t determined the cause of this accident—it serves as a cautionary tale for all riders. Controlling you speed and driving defensively can go a long way in preventing this type of accident. Bonnici Law Group—San Diego…
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San Diego Woman Recovering After Being Hit by Lifeguard Truck

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

Linda McGiness-Pleines, the Poway resident who was run over by a lifeguard truck has hired an attorney, according to Poway.Patch.com.  The truck accident occurred on July 23 at Torrey Pines  State Park. It has not yet been determined whether or not McGiness-Pleines will be seeking legal action.  Her health is her top priority at the moment, according to Janice Mulligan, her attorney.  She suffered a broken jaw, three broken ribs, a shoulder injury and a spinal cord injury after the truck ran over her head on the beach.  McGiness-Pleines is still recovering from her injuries. “In the future, there will be mounds of bills for her to have to pay and there are issues about her ability to return to work,” Mulligan wrote in a statement.  “But that is all taking a backseat to her immediate goal, which is to struggle to regain her health.” California Safety Coordinator Richard Dennison…
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