California Injury Attorneys Blog

93 Year Old Crashes Against Oncoming Traffic

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:36:32 +0000

93-year-old Evelyn Fink died in a head-on collision after driving the wrong way on a Benicia freeway. She drove her Buick Regal against oncoming traffic on Interstate 780 for at least half a mile before crashing head-on into a Honda minivan. The 20-year-old driving the minivan, a small child, and a toddler were not injured.

Oakland Biker Pronounced Dead At Scene

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:29:44 +0000

A motorcycle and minivan, both traveling along Hegenberger Road, collided in Oakland Friday morning. The impact of the crash damaged a side of the Chevrolet van and the driver was not injured. 27-year-old Robert Adams tried to slam on his breaks before the impact, but ended up sliding right into the minivan. Adams ejected onto the road and was pronounced dead at the scene. His bike was totaled in the collision.

Fight Broke Out in SoCal Prison

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:18:24 +0000

Four inmates were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in a Southern California prison broke out Sunday morning. About 10 to 15 men were involved in the brawl. The most seriously injured were transferred to hospitals, some with puncture and stab wounds, while others were treated at the prison for cuts and bruising. It is not known why the fight was caused.

Mother Accused of Killing Twins

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:13:27 +0000

According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Monica McCarrick was arrested on suspicion of stabbing both her twin 3-year-old daughters to death before attempting to take her own life and setting her apartment on fire. After killing her daughters, witnesses found her inside her apartment on fire with self-inflicted stab wounds. Neighbors trying to get into the burning apartment say all windows and doors were locked. She was taken to the hospital, where she is listed in stable but critical condition.

Man Shooting at Elementary School Faces $10 Million Bail

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:04:58 +0000

Brendan O’Rourke, a licensed security guard, charged with 14 counts of attempted murder for opening fire at a San Diego elementary school has a bail set at $10 million. He faces 103 years to life in prison. Due to his gun being jammed, only two girls were shot and both escaped with minor injuries. The bullets miraculously went through and through in their arm area, and he continued to shoot at three boys but the bullets hit a post nearby. His next shot at a teacher did not go off because one of the casings was stuck in the revolver.

Women Crashes into House Testing Prescription Drugs

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:43:12 +0000

The California Highway Patrol was investigating how big of a factor prescription drugs played into a series of car collisions with a driver who hit two houses, a parked vehicle, and a fire hydrant. The driver was transported to Mercy San Juan Medical Center with minor injuries. She was driving eastbound on Tierra Vista Way when she ran into a house that had just finished being remodeled. Officers say she backed up her vehicle, drove over a fire hydrant (which flooded the street), and crashed into the home one more time before speeding away. She next hit a white Acura parked in front of another house, causing the Acura to fly into the air. Her collision pushed both cars into the house’s garage.

Gas Pipeline Explosion in San Francisco

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:48:16 +0000

A gas pipeline explosion devastated a residential neighborhood in the San Francisco bay area and killed eight people. At least 50 people have been injured. The explosion left a giant crater and dozens of destroyed homes that will take over a year to rebuild. The utility that operates the line, Pacific Gas and Electric, is still trying to figure out what caused the steel gas pipe to break and ignite. Federal investigators are analyzing the pipeline’s condition and its maintenance history, pressure levels, and safeguards.

Man Dies and Son Injured in Suspected DUI Motorcycle Crash

mariah — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:34:45 +0000

An anonymous man died and his son injured after their motorcycle collided with a car Monday evening on Carlton Road. The California Highway Patrol suspects the driver of the car was intoxicated. Maria Munoz was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. She suffers minor injuries but remains fine. Details on how the accident occurred is being investigated. The motorcycle driver was announced dead declared at the scene, and his son was taken to Watsonville Community Hospital for treatment of his sever injuries. Carlton Road was closed for two hours while the scene was cleared.

Father Kills Child in Crash Under Suspicion of Drugs

mariah — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:22:48 +0000

Rudy Fritz, age 45, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and gross vehicular manslaughter Saturday night in North County, San Diego. Him and his 12 year old daughter were thrown out of their vehicle after their Volkswagen Beetle veered into oncoming traffic and collided head to head with a Buick sedan on Highway 76. Fritz’s Volkswagen, more than five decades old, had never been equipped with seat belts. Although Fritz maintains alive, his daughter was killed on the scene. The 64-year-old male and 53-year-old female he hit were taken to Palomar Medical Center to treat their injuries.

Teenager Suffers Major Injuries from SUV Accident

mariah — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:02:38 +0000

A teenage boy from Santa Barbara suffers life-threatening injuries after he was by an SUV while switching lanes on the Highway 101, says California Highway Patrol.

A Nissan Pathfinder, traveling 65mph, hit the vehicle containing two 15 year old boys down the freeway. The impact of the crash threw 15 year old driver 150 feet down the street, however the driver of the Nissan and the 15 year old passenger suffered no injuries. The accident caused two lanes of the highway to be shut down for two hours while officers investigated.

The driver suffers critical life-threatening injuries at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. No alcohol or drugs are suspected to have dealt with the crash.