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Man Killed in Southern California Boating Accident

Posted on August 17, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

A Northern California  man was killed in a boating accident on Pyramid Lake in Southern California on July 16, according to KHTS 1220AM News.  The victim was identified as 36-year-old Edgardo Gabriel Almaraz. According to police reports, two boats collided on the lake at approximately 1:40 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon. One of the boats was a 20-foot ski boat, and the other was a WaveRunner that had suddenly cut into the path of the much larger ski boat.  The driver of the ski boat jumped in the water to assist Almaraz, who was operating the WaveRunner.  He lifted him onto the ski boat and took him to shore. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Parks Bureau administered CPR before he was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lon Angeles County Fire Department.  The accident is still under investigation, although alcohol does not appear to have been a factor. This is…
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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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