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60-year-old Bernard F. Culverson was fatally struck in a serious San Bernardino auto accident that occurred on January 9, 2012, around 5:30 a.m. west on Third Street. According to police, Culverson was riding his unlit bicycle when he crossed into the intersection with Waterman Avenue and got hit by a car being driven by 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez.

Culverson sustained fatal internal injuries and was immediately transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, around 3:41a.m., the next day. According to police, Gonzalez entered the street on a green light and was not even licensed to drive.

From the present information, it is evident that negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the car driver led to this serious bicycle accident.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. The victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the car driver to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sends sincere condolences to victim’s family members.

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A person was fatally struck by an eastbound Metrolink commuter train on January 4, 2012, around 6 p.m. near Acacia Avenue. According to San Bernardino County coroner’s office, the pedestrian was struck by the train as he walked on the tracks. At this time, it is unknown whether the victim was a man or boy.

Rialto police Sgt. Robert Smith said that identification process to take some time given the battered condition of the body. From the present facts, it is unclear as to how this train accident occurred. Did the train driver ignore a red signal? Was he distracted that he did not notice the victim? Or was it the victim’s failure to observe safety signals?

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County train accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. If negligent operation by the train conductor caused this train accident, then the train conductor and his employer might be legally required to compensate the victim’s family for the cost of funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends sincere condolences to victim’s family members.

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61-year-old Domingo Nava of Fontana was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred on December 3, 2011, around 5:54 p.m. near the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Reed Street. According to San Bernardino County coroner report, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while he was walking across the street.

Nava suffered major injuries and was immediately transported to Kaiser Hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead at 7:22 p.m. From the present information, it is unclear what caused this major car accident that killed the elderly pedestrian. Was the driver negligent? Did the car driver fail to notice the pedestrian and stop the vehicle in time to prevent the collision? Was the victim walking in a marked crosswalk?

Nava’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options. The deceased’s family members may file a wrongful death claim against the motorist to obtain compensation to cover cost of funeral and burial, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sends our deepest condolences to the Nava’s family.

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35-year-old Clifford Richardson was injured in a serious pedestrian accident that occurred on December 1, 2011, around 11:12 p.m. in the traffic lanes of Highway 18 (SR-18) east of Apple Valley Road. According to San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials, Richardson was hit from back by a motorist while he was walking around the traffic lanes.

Richardson suffered serious injuries and was immediately transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center from where he was airlifted to a trauma unit. 70-year-old Floyd Keeth who struck Richardson told officials that he failed to see the dark-clothed victim.

The injured pedestrian’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County car crash lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. The injured victim may also file a personal injury claim against Keeth to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, and other accident-related expenses.

Our personal injury law office hopes that the injuries suffered by the pedestrian do not prove fatal.

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54-year-old Deborah Ann Gerdes was killed in a fatal pedestrian wreck that occurred on November 5, 2011, around 6:40 p.m. on the Highway 62 (SR 62) crossing at Geronimo Trail, Yucca Valley. According to San Bernardino County coroner, at least two vehicles struck her as she tried to cross the freeway.

Gerdes suffered life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. From the available information, it is unclear whether the victim had the right-of-way or was at a marked intersection. The accident is still under investigation.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights. Gerdes’s family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault car drivers to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated wages, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Gerdes for such a heart rendering loss.

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44-year-old Francisco Donato was struck and injured in a serious bicycle accident that occurred on October 27, 2011, around 6 a.m. between Chino Avenue and Arvidson Street. According to the Police officials, Donato was pedaling south along the 13300 block of East End Avenue when he was struck by 18-year-old Gerardo Mendez driving a 2001 GMC Yukon. The teen was attempting to pass another vehicle when the collision happened.

Donato suffered serious injuries and was immediately airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment. From the limited information, it is clear that the negligence and reckless driving of the teen driver led to this serious bicycle wreck. The investigation is in process.

Meanwhile, the injured bicyclist should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate him about his legal rights and assure that the at-fault party is brought to justice.

The injured victim can also file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party to obtain compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the bicyclist heal soon.

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26-year-old Timothy Joseph Taylor was killed in Loma Linda traffic accident along I-10 that occurred on October 18, 2011, around 9:22 p.m. at the Sun City area of Menifee. According to San Bernardino County coroner’s officials, Taylor was struck by an unidentified vehicle near Tippecanoe Avenue.

Taylor suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital less than 30 minutes after the report was made. From the available information, it appears that the negligent driving of the motorist led to this serious pedestrian accident. The accident is under investigation.

At this time, the deceased’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and would assure that the at-fault motorist is brought to justice.

The victim’s family members can also file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, andloss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Taylor for such a heart rendering loss.

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An unidentified person was found dead on the Rancho Cucamonga railroad tracks on October 14, 2011, around 4:30 a.m. According to the San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials, the deceased was hit and killed by a Metrolink train. Amtrak police are investigating the collision.

From the present facts, it is unclear as to how this train accident occurred. Did the train driver ignore a red signal? Was he distracted? Was the victim negligent and failed to observe safety signals? Was he drunk or attempting to commit suicide by this act? If negligent operation by the train conductor caused this train accident, then the conductor and his employer might be legally required to compensate the deceased person’s family for the cost of funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. The deceased’s family would be well-advised to consult with an experienced Los Angeles train accident attorney who will advise them about their legal rights and options.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew the deceased for such a tragic loss.

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44-year-old James Emmett Weatherford IV was struck and killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on October 8, 2011, around 1:11 a.m. on Interstate 15 (I-15) near the Roy Rogers Drive. According to California Highway Patrol, Weatherford was trying to cross the freeway when he was struck by a red 2011 Ford Fusion.

The officers responding to this serious car accident pronounced Weatherford dead at the accident scene. The driver has not been cited as of yet as the accident is still under investigation.

From the available information, it appears that the car driver is responsible for this fatal pedestrian wreck. At this time, the deceased pedestrian’s family members should seek counsel could from an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and would assure that the at-fault motorist is apprehended and brought to justice.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Weatherford for such a heart rendering loss.

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27-year-old Omar Gomez was struck and killed in Chino Hills car wreck that occurred on October 12, 2011, around 9:46 a.m. on Carbon Canyon Road in Chino Hills. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff spokeswoman, Gomez was hit by a ’95 Acura driven by a 23-year-old male, who said that he looked away momentarily and then hit the biker.

Gomez suffered fatal injuries and was immediately transported to Chino Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m.

The accident is under investigation, though alcohol and excessive speed were not contributing factors. It is clear that and the negligent actions of the Acura driver led to this fatal bicycle wreck. The driver has not been cited as of yet.

Meanwhile, the deceased bicyclist’s family members should seek counsel could from an experienced San Bernardino County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and would assure that the at-fault motorist is apprehended and brought to justice.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Gomez for such a heart rendering loss.

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13-year-old Jonathan Olagues was killed in a Rialto hit-and-run car crash that occurred on September 4, 2011, night in the 400 block of Home Street in Rialto. According to the investigating officers, the boy was riding a skateboard eastbound in the street when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

The motorist who struck Olagues fled from the accident scene. Unfortunately, the skateboarder suffered critical injuries and paramedics pronounced him dead at the accident scene.

It is indeed an unfortunate thing that due to a negligent driver, a young child lost his life. Investigating officers need to find out whether the motorist was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or was speeding. Any one of these could have well been the reason why the motorist fled the scene without even stopping to help a critically injured teenager, who was lying in the street, exposed to further danger.

The motorist, if found guilty, should definitely be held accountable both criminally and civilly for his cruel, selfish, and negligent actions. The driver in this case violated the law the California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) which states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Olagues’s family members would be well advised to seek the guidance of an experienced San Bernardino County hit-and-run auto accident lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the family's legal rights and best interests are protected. The deceased’s family members can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and care, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the boy for such a heart rendering loss.

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A 23-year-old Barstow man was killed in a serious pedestrian crash that occurred on September 5, 2011, around 10:20 p.m. at Interstate 15 (I-15) north of Main Street in Barstow. According to the San Bernardino County Coroner, the pedestrian was struck by a Volkswagen Jetta while attempting to cross the freeway.

The injured pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene thirteen minutes after this severe crash. From the available information, it is evident that reckless driving and negligent actions of the Jetta driver led to this serious pedestrian collision that claimed one life.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased pedestrian. From the facts set forth in the news story, it appears that the Jetta driver was at fault for speeding the vehicle or driving negligently and causing this fatal crash. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950(a), “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection….”

The deceased’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and assure that the at-fault party is apprehended and brought to justice.

The victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault Jetta driver to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.
Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the young pedestrian for such a heart rendering loss.

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12-year-old Zachariah Houck was killed in a serious bike crash that occurred on August 14, 2011, around 6:41 p.m. at Joshua and Mesquite Street. According to California Highway Patrol Officers, Houck was riding south on Joshua Road when he failed to stop for a stop sign and was struck by a 2000 Lincoln Navigator driven by 51-year-old George Peery.

The boy suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. From the available information, Peery attempted to avoid the boy but could not stop.

There are some unanswered questions about the circumstances of the event. How fast was the driver of the Lincoln travelling? Was there a traffic violation? Did any other factor contributed to this tragic bicycle accident? We trust that the investigating officers are looking into all these factors to determine the exact cause of this bicycle accident.

The bicyclist’s parents should seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bicycle accident lawyer who would analyze all the crucial aspects and assure that the at-fault party is held liable.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Houck for such a tragic loss.

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A 26-year-old man suffered critical injuries in an Adelanto hit-and-run pedestrian accident that occurred on August 10, 2011, around 1:30 a.m. in Adelanto. According to San Bernardino County sheriff's officials, deputies found a man lying in the center of the pathway at Rancho and Aster Roads, about 2-1/2 miles west of Highway 395.

The injured pedestrian suffered serious head injuries, possible fractures on his left leg and severe road rashes. The car accident victim was immediately airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton to receive treatment for the serious injuries suffered.

From the available information, it is evident that the reckless and irresponsible behavior of the driver led to this serious car wreck. We trust that this hit-and-run motorist will soon be apprehended and brought to justice. It is illegal under California to leave the scene of any traffic accident and that includes a car wreck. This motorist should have remained at the scene, waited for the authorities to arrive, and helped the injured victim in any way he could; but, he chose to drive away from the scene.

The injured pedestrian should consult with an experienced San Bernardino County hit-and-run auto accident attorney who would educate him about his legal rights and help him obtain a timely compensation to cover treatment, medical and hospital costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office sincerely hopes that the injuries suffered by the pedestrian do not prove life threatening.

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23-year-old Christopher Sop died in a solo-bicycle accident that occurred on July 18, 2011, around 3:40 p.m. along Mill Creek Road about a mile south of Tulip Lane. According to San Bernardino County coroner's officials, Sop was riding his bike in the mountains south of the city limits when he i hit a rock and lost control.

From the available information, it is unclear what made Sop lose control of the bicycle. Was he trying to avoid collision with someone or something? Did this accident occur due to bad condition of roads or was there any other vehicle involved? Only a detailed investigation will yield the exact cause of the accident and subsequent death.

The victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino County bike injury lawyer. A bicycle collision lawyer will help deceased’s family members learn about their legal rights and obtain timely compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of future wages, loss of love, care and companionship, and other accident-related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Christopher Sop for such a tragic loss.

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A 65-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was struck and killed in a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred on July 1, 2011 around 1:44 a.m. along Foothill Boulevard. According to San Bernardino County coroner's officials, a driver of a 2000 Ford Mustang struck the pedestrian while he was crossing street near Hermosa Avenue.

The accident is under investigation. Now it becomes the responsibility of the investigating officers to determine whether the driver was speeding, distracted, or driving under the influence of drugs.

At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer to obtain compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses. An auto accident attorney would assure that the at-fault motorist is apprehended and brought to justice. Time is an important factor in such compensations and delay could mean loss of evidence.

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64-year-old Manuel Cadena was killed in a Victorville hit-and-run car accident that occurred on June 26, 2011, around 8:40 p.m. at Palmdale Road west of Borrego Road. According to San Bernardino County Coroner's Office Officials, Cadena was crossing Highway 18 (SR-18), when a dark colored SUV, possibly a green or black Toyota, fatally struck him.

The SUV driver turned right onto Borrego Road after hitting Cadena and left the scene. Officers responding to the accident immediately transported Cadena to Victor Valley Community Hospital in Victorville where he was pronounced dead a few hours later.

From the available information, it is evident that the negligent driving and irresponsible actions of the SUV driver lead to Cadena’s wrongful death. Leaving the accident scene is a serious violation under California law. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states:

"The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." Motorists are not only required to stop but also remain at the scene of the crash and wait until authorities get to the scene. In addition, if the driver stayed and aided the victim, Cadena may still be alive today.

There is a clear violation of traffic rules. Cadena’s family members should immediately seek counsel from a San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer to know about their legal rights and options. An experienced lawyer would assure that the at-fault party is held liable and that the victim’s family members obtain timely and fair compensation to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of love and companionship, and other accident-related expenses.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Cadena for such a tragic loss.

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An unidentified female pedestrian was struck and killed in a San Bernardino County pedestrian accident that occurred on June 13, 2011, around 12:37 a.m. along the 2300 block of West Main Street. According to San Bernardino County coroner's officials, the pedestrian suffered life-threatening head and upper body injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

From the limited available information, it is unclear what caused the traffic accident. Investigating officers need to determine the exact cause, how fast the vehicle was travelling, and if the driver was distracted or intoxicated.

This accident raises a number of questions about what happened, why, and who was responsible.

A dedicated San Bernardino County pedestrian accident attorney can help the victim’s family learn about their legal rights and get compensation from their wrongful death claim, including damages for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings of the decedent, loss of love, care, and companionship.

Our law office offers heartfelt condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a tragic loss.

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An unidentified 51-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing a street on May 15, 2011, around 1:28 a.m. in San Bernardino County. According to the California Highway Patrol Officers, the man was struck fatally by an eastbound Honda car in the 18600 block of Valley Boulevard.

Paramedics responding to the pedestrian accident pronounced the victim dead at the accident scene around 1:34 a.m. From the limited amount of information available, it is unclear what lead to this fatal car accident that took the pedestrian’s life. It is also unclear if the driver stopped at the accident scene. Was it a hit-and run accident? Was the driver driving under influence? Was the pedestrian walking on the marked crossing?

Based upon a reading of California Vehicle Code Section 21950, it is quite possible that both the driver and the pedestrian did not abide by traffic laws. However, because California law states that the pedestrian has the right of way, the pedestrian’s family may still be able to recover damages for the loss of their loved one in this accident.

The pedestrian’s family members should immediately consult with an experienced San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyer to obtain compensation to pay funeral and burial costs, loss of anticipated earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other accident related damages.

Our personal injury law office offers our sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved the victim for such a tragic loss.

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An unidentified pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a San Bernardino car accident that occurred on April 3, 2011, around 5:05p.m. at Dwight Way and East Pacific Street in San Bernardino, approximately 167 miles from San Diego . According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers, the pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle driven by a hit and run driver.

The guilty car driver fled from the auto accident scene after hitting the pedestrian. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a serious violation of California law. California Vehicle Code section 20001(a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." Motorists are not only required to stop, but also remain at the scene of a car crash and wait until authorities arrive at the scene. In addition, when the hit and run accident results in serious injury, the grossly negligent driver may be prosecuted criminally for a felony offense.

The injured pedestrian should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer in San Bernardino County to know about his legal rights and to obtain compensation to cover for treatment, medical and hospitalization costs.

Our personal injury law office sincerely hopes that that the injuries suffered by the victim heal soon. We also hope that the fleeing driver is caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Nothing is more infuriating than a driver who injures someone seriously and leaves them without care and attention at the accident scene.

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Lewis Stokes, 40, was killed in a fatal San Bernardino County car accident that occurred on April 2, 2011, around 4:37 p.m. at Interstate 15 near Bear Valley Road in Hesperia, approximately 167 miles from San Diego. According to the investigating California Highway Patrol Officers, Stokes was driving a Kia Sedona north on the freeway when he lost control and rolled his vehicle multiple times due to unknown reasons.

A passenger in Stokes vehicle was ejected out of the car due to the impact of the auto accident and was also pronounced dead at the accident scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the exact cause of this fatal car accident.

It is unclear what made the car driver lose control of the vehicle. If it is found that the car driver lost control due to any automobile failure, design defect, or an uneven road, then the car manufacturer or the government entity responsible for the roads may be held liable for wrongful death.

Stokes and the other passenger’s family members should consult with an experienced car accident lawyer in San Bernardino County to obtain compensation to cover cost of funeral and burial, loss of earnings and loss of love and companionship.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved Stokes and the other victim for their loss.

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One woman suffered critical injuries in a two vehicle car- crash that occurred on October 20, 2010, around 8:06 a.m along Interstate 10 (I-10) in San Bernardino. According to California Highway Patrol officers, a woman complained of severe chest pain after a steering wheel hit her badly in the chest area.

This San Bernardino County car accident slowed down the traffic traveling on Interstate 10 in San Bernardino, approximately 96 miles from San Diego, for some time. The exact cause of this auto accident still remains under investigation. The injured victim here would be well-advised to consult with an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable.

It is very crucial for an investigation to start before memories fade and before critical evidence at the collision scene has been removed, washed away, or otherwise altered. If it is found that this car crash occurred due to the negligence of the other car driver, then the injured woman can seek compensation to cover the medical costs and the pain she suffered.

We sincerely hope that the injuries sustained by the injured woman do not prove fatal and that she recovers to her complete health soon.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Bernardino car accident lawyer and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California auto accident law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in traffic collisions. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in car wreck in San Bernardino, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz's book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Vannity Joy Lewis, 18, was killed and four others suffered serious injuries in a San Bernardino County car accident that occurred on September 19, 2010, around 5:15 p.m. According to the San Bernardino County’s Coroner’s Division this fatal auto accident occurred on Interstate 15 (I-15), approximately 95 miles from San Diego.

Lewis was travelling in a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta southbound on Interstate 15, south of Baseline Road.

The driver of the car and the other passengers suffered serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the cause of this fatal car accident.

If it is found that negligent driving of the other car lead to Lewis’s death, then the at-fault driver may be held liable for Lewis’s wrongful death. He would then be responsible to compensate Lewis’s family and the injured victims to cover their medical expenses, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

We offer our sincere condolences to Lewis’s family for such a heart rendering loss. We also hope that none of the injured victims sustain life threatening injuries and recover to their health soon.

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Daniel Lugo, 80, was killed in an Apple Valley car accident when he was struck by a vehicle on September 18, 2010, around 7:50 p.m. Lugo was struck and killed while he was walking along Highway 18 near Tao Road in Apple Valley, approximately 95 miles from San Diego.

The car driver apparently fled from the auto accident scene after hitting Lugo. On September 19, 2010, Michele A. Pace, 36, appeared in Apple Valley Police Station and her 1994 gold Saturn car was found before she was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run with serious bodily injury.

From the present facts, it is clear that Lugo lost his life due to Pace’s gross negligence due to driving under the influence of alcohol and now the investigating officers need to investigate all the facts surrounding this car accident. Under California law, it is unlawful for anyone to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of any drug or alcohol per California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a). Also, leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation under California Vehicle Code 20001 (a). If Pace is found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and running from the scene of accident, then she might be held liable to pay Lugo’s family the cost of funeral arrangements, loss of earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

We offer our sincere condolences to Lugo’s family for such a tragic and devastating loss.

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A 71-year old woman and her 43-year old son suffered serious injuries when a Nissan Titan veered into their home on September 14, 2010, around 1:40 a.m. According to California Highway Patrol officers, the pickup truck crashed through the bedroom and living room of the victim’s home in Victorville, located approximately 100 miles from San Diego in San Bernardino County.

Fortunately, six to seven people sleeping upstairs escaped unhurt. The pickup truck driver, though, suffered minor injuries in this truck accident. The Fire Department crew that responded to the accident scene shored up the house to prevent it from collapsing. Hopefully it will not be “red-tagged” as uninhabitable and torn down.

From the present facts it appears that the negligence and inattentiveness of the truck driver caused this accident. Investigating officers need to find out whether the truck driver was driving under influence—which he most likely was given the nature of this auto accident and the time of day--or was distracted. If it is found that the truck driver was negligent, then he will be responsible to pay compensation to the injured victims for medical costs, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and the damage done to their house.

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A motorcyclist was killed in San Bernardino when she fell off her motorcycle and was run over by a big-rig truck.

Sharon Woodcock, 51, of Long Beach, was driving her motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 10 and making the transition to northbound Interstate 215 when she fell off her Harley Davidson and fell into the adjoining lane. Upon falling into the lane, she was run over by the big-rig truck.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.