18-year-old Lady Killed after Rollover Crash in H-241

Driving at high speed on the highway that has 60 to 70mph limit can be dangerous.

Since December 2010, authorities have raised the speed limit on 241 toll road from 60 mph to 70 mph. However, this does not mean that motorists can speed ahead up to the limit. The California law still mandates drivers to lower the speed level when road condition becomes hazardous. This includes reducing the speed during adverse weather condition, congested traffic, or when the driver is impaired.

A common example of required lowering of speed level is when the driver is suffering from fatigue and is driving at night. The hazard is high as the motorist may not notice road objects clearly or fail to pay attention on road signals. When the driver proceeds at high speed during the known danger, he or she can be held liable when the crash occurs.

Take the example of a teenager who died after the truck she was riding on veered off the lane and overturned on 241 toll road on Sunday at 1:00 a.m.

Taylor Sams, 18 years old, was a passenger of the truck when the driver lost control of the wheels. The pick up swerved, hit a soft soil, and rolled over on south of Portola Parkway, according to reports.

Reports said Sams was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Rescuers arrived and rushed the driver to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

According to police's initial investigation, the driver had left Los Angeles road for an hour upon reaching the 241 toll road. The motorist apparently was suffering from fatigue when the crash occurred.

Authorities commented that drugs or alcohol may not be a factor in the accident.

The driver could have pulled over and rested for several minutes in the emergency lane. Doing so might have prevented the accident. At most, the driver could have easily reduced speed as driving at night along 241 toll road can be hazardous.

Driving while suffering from fatigue can be considered a negligent act when the motorist knew of the hazard, but proceeded with the action. When the driver fails to justify his or her errant behavior, the court may impose stringent penalties.

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Legally Blonde Star Reese Witherspoon Suffer Face Cut in LA Crash

The Legally Blonde Babe Reese Witherspoon may not be flawless anymore with a recent cut on her forehead after a minor traffic accident in Los Angeles.

According to reports, the actress was jogging in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning when a vehicle hit her. The elderly driver was approaching the crosswalk and was traveling at 20 mph when the crash occurred. Witherspoon suffered a small cut on her forehead and was treated at a local hospital.

The critically-acclaimed actress was released at the hospital the same day and has been recuperating at home. Los Angeles police officers cited the 84-year-old motorist with a moving violation. Witherspoon has not pursued any legal action against the 84-year old motorist yet, reports said.

Reports said that Witherspoon is expected to recover from her minor injuries soon and pursue the filming of This Means War and Mud. The Hollywood icon is well known for her leading role in Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama. She received several numerous Best Actress awards for her performance in Walk the Line film in 2005.

Such a pretty face has been scarred for days, but is expected to resume former glow just in time for her upcoming film. Witherspoon’s fans are thankful that the injuries are minor.

Police officers will ask the 84-year-old driver to retake driving test to see whether eye difficulty has been a factor in the crash.

Visibility in driving has been a common factor in most Los Angeles crash. Some elderly drivers who have eye difficulties and lingering illnesses have been involved in traffic accidents. When a driver is aware of his or her impaired condition, the authorities may hold him or her liable for a traffic accident. Impaired driving is considered a negligent act and has corresponding penalties under California law.

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Tenor Salvatore Licitra Died of Head Injuries after Scooter Crash

The supposedly next Luciano Pavarotti of the Opera has met his last hour in a motor scooter crash.

Such loss to tenor tradition, Salvatore Licitra has become one of the respected opera singers of his time.

According to reports, Licitra was riding his scooter in Ragusa, Sicily when it swerved and crashed into a wall on August 27. He sustained critical head and chest injuries and was transported to Garibaldi Hospital in Catania. He died of his injuries on Monday after struggling with surgery and coma.

Licitra has been known for his excellent performance at the Metropolitan Opera in Tosca, replacing Luciano Pavarotti two hours before the show. He received remarkable comments from critics for his performances at Munich's Bayerische Staatsoper, Vienna State Opera, and San Francisco and Los Angeles Opera.

He should have been the next opera icon had the accident did not occur. His loved ones and colleagues mourned his death as well as the loss of genuine artist.

No one has thought that a scooter accident will end the career of a rising tenor star. Such collision made an impression of how lethal motorcycle riding can really be. It is unclear as how other factors have contributed to the accident. Police officers may have to investigate road obstruction or the involvement of speeding motorists at the scene as cause of the fatal crash.

For more information on motorcycle accident, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will help you go through the process of litigation.
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Father and Daughter Detained for Felony Hit-and-Run Violations

To what extent does a father need to protect his daughter? Is it even after a fatal accident?

This scenario dawns on the father of a 23-year-old driver who struck a bicyclist in Canoga Park.

According to reports, Los Angeles police officers arrested Dominique Rush and her father on Tuesday after tracing their involvement in a fatal crash that killed a senior high school cyclist on April 20.

Police officers detained the father and daughter in Van Nuys Police Station after four months of investigation. Dominique's bail is set at $100,000 while Rush's bail is set at $20,000, reports said.

Reports said the teen cyclist, German Alex Romero, was traveling with his friend on northbound De Soto Avenue when the car struck and left him at the scene on June. Romero sustained fatal injuries while his friend was unhurt in the accident. Steven allegedly helped her daughter conceal the crime.

Residents near Canoga Park and Valley Traffic Detectives helped the police officers track the whereabouts of the car driver.

However, after concealing his daughter’s crime, he reaped more legal troubles for both of them. The police officers charged Dominique with felony hit-and-run and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter. Steven also faces legal charges for helping her daughter run away from authorities.

Felony hit-and-run carries more stringent penalties before the court. Should the car driver have chosen to stop and inform authorities about the crash, she could have given herself a chance to clarify the causes of events. If she had also presented her proof financial responsibility, she might not have faced imprisonment.

In California, motorists are required to alert emergency personnel on accident and cooperate with police officers on investigation. Failure to fulfill such responsibility carries legal consequences.

For more information on car accident lawsuit, you may consult with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles. Your attorney will guide you throughout the process of litigation.
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Calimesa Man Suffers Serious Injuries after Losing Control of Car Wheels

Perhaps it is true when they say cars get into crashes more than SUVs nowadays.

Whether it's just what Sport-Utility Vehicles (SUVs) marketers say to promote new stability features or not, the series of car accident reports in California this year point to the reality of its driving hazard.

Stability problems among cars during adverse road condition were raised by recent researchers. They argued that new SUV models with stability control system can better prevent rollover than ordinary cars. They have challenged car manufacturers to compete with the new safety feature and prove reduce accident cases.

Perhaps the researches can include the accident in Interstate 15 on Tuesday to one of its case study.

According to reports, Jeffrey Gerardo, 22 years old, was driving his Saturn SL2 on Interstate 15 when he lost control of the wheels. The coupe veered off the east road and rolled several times down the embankment, reports said.

Some motorists saw the accident and tried to help Gerardo. Murrieta rescuers also came and cut the car's front door to pull him out. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries, reports said.

Reports said the driver lose control of the wheels when the car began veering off the lane. Perhaps manufacturers can take the challenge of inventing new technology to improve car stability when the driver lifts his hand off the wheels for several seconds. This can mean installing new device or restructuring the car’s system.

Whether car manufacturers take the challenge or not, it will remain true that road hazard exists for all motorists. It is still the responsibility of the driver to inspect his car’s parts and abide with traffic laws. Failure to fulfill such duty of care reduces the driver’s chance of receiving damages from the car manufacturer’s insurance company or from the government.

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Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Dies in Car Accident

Jackass Star Ryan Dunn had survived numerous dangerous stunts, but not a car crash at West Goshen Township near Philadelphia on Monday.

The 34-year-old celeb was traveling on Route 322 and New Street when his Porsche swerved and crashed into a tree. The car then burst into flames, reports said.

According to reports, Dunn and his passenger, Zachary Hartwell, were both pronounced dead at the crash site.

Police commented that the two were seen leaving a pub in West Chester shortly before the accident. Also, Dunn was driving at 100 mph speed rate on a 55 mph zone.

Though Dunn was known as a professional stuntman, he was not able to overcome the blunt force which resulted from the car crash. Also, his speeding and DUI violations led to his tragic end.

In California, it is illegal for a driver to exceed the speed limit of 60 mph on freeways and 25 mph in populated areas. Also, adult motorists are mandated to abide with 0.08 percent limit on alcohol intake. Police officers enforce this law to reduce the danger on highways and to prevent catastrophic crashes from happening.

Sadly, Dunn failed to abide with the rules and this mistake directly caused his death. Nevertheless, his death will remind other drivers to abide with traffic laws and to prioritize their safety at all times.

If you suffered from injuries resulting from a car accident, you can consult a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles who can help and guide you while you are taking legal action against the negligent driver. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for a free case analysis.

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Father and Sons Killed after Car Crash and Drowning Accident

What can be more tragic when a wife sees his husband dead weeks before Father's Day? And, isn't it worst when her kids are gone on a single day? Perhaps, it will just be prayers that can help ease her pain.

On Saturday, Cody Allen Olson, 16, was driving a family car on rain-slicked Highway 70 when it passed a recreational vehicle. He tried to switch lane, but the car swerved and plummeted into the cold Feather River. His father identified as Jameson Olson and younger brother Jameson Olson III were his passengers at the time of accident, reports said.

According to reports, the three victims were able to swim out of the car and tried to reach shore. Cody Allen was able to help his 9-year-old brother hold onto a rock and then attempted to rescue his father.

The young boy held onto the rock for 20 minutes, but was later swept downstream.

Rescuers retrieved the boy and his father, but they were both pronounced dead at the hospital.

On the other hand, divers found the teen's body on Sunday afternoon.

According to CHP reports, the Pontiac Firebird car's worn out tires can be a factor in the accident.

Driving the worn-out tire on rain-slicked Highway 70 can spell disaster on a weekend family trip. Failure to tread the tires or replace old ones can reduce traction on a wet road surface. The tires can slip, swerve, and cause difficulty for the driver to control.

When the driver fails to reduce speed and regain traction, the car awaits hitting a road object.

What seems to be a father-and sons’ trip ends up as a catastrophic event. The mother could have been waiting for her boys to come home for dinner. What she met were the police officers, informing her of the accident.

Changing lanes or passing recreation vehicles can be a hazardous action, especially during rainy days. The slippery road can be enough for the tires to lost traction and cause the car to swerve and rollover.

For more information on car accident damages, you can consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles to help you. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

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Singer Sean Kingston Suffers Serious Injuries in Jet Ski Crash

This time Sean Kingston was not suicidal for a beautiful girl, he just didn't make it when he tried to avoid a Palm Island Bridge while jet skiing in Miami on Sunday at 6 p.m.

The Beautiful Girls' singer was jet skiing with a female friend when he failed to make a high-speed turn away from the small bridge, according to reports.

Fortunately, an off-duty Coast Guard passed by the resort and rushed the two to Ryder Trauma Center. Kingston was later moved at the intensive care unit of Jackson Memorial Hospital, reports said.

His publicist, Joseph Carozza, commented that the mixed reggae artist is expected to recover from his injuries.

Fellow singers such as Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Soulja Boy expressed their support in helping their friend survive his injuries.

More so, Serena Williams visited Kingston at the hospital and later tweeted how special the artist is for her.

Perhaps Kingston will find the right girl for him after his catastrophic Jet Ski crash. Let’s see if the promising musician can work it out this time. He will just need to learn how to slow down while riding the Jet Ski and observe safety measures to prevent another accident.

Speeding with the Jet Ski is hazardous, especially when skiing near stationary objects such as bridges and other objects in water. Overspeeding can reduce the rider’s response time especially during an emergency that calls for quick maneuvers such as a turn.

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When Metro Meets Jeep: LA Vehicle Collision Injures Seven People

What happens when a Metro Bus collides with a white SUV at LA intersection? The Los Angeles paramedics have known well that they have to pull injured passengers again.

Numerous times, SUV crash reports alerted us of its potential hazard. However, more people still continue to patronize this high-wheeled vehicle. Its spacious and speedier features have convinced motorists of its functionality. However, such nice quality cannot compensate for the injuries your loved ones may sustain in case of a roll over accident.

According to reports, at least seven people were hurt after a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) hit an oncoming Metro Bus at Broadway and 54th Street on Sunday at 2:25 p.m.

The SUV overturned after the crash, injuring two of its occupants. On the other hand, at least five passengers of Metro bus were hurt. Paramedics arrived and rushed the victims to a local hospital.

Bus - SUV accident accounted for more than 40 percent of U.S.' accident rate. Most of the buses involved in these accidents are from Metro Bus. SUV often caused serious injury to occupants as it has the tendency to overturn during a crash because of its high center of gravity.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a Bus-SUV collision, you can consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles to help you assert legal action. Your attorney will help you prove that the negligent party is responsible for your family member's injuries. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

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Saving a Pretty Face-- Demi Lovato Escapes LA Fender Bender Crash

More than a rocker-- she's a teen crash survivor.

Camp Rock star Demi Lovato once again proves her luck after escaping serious injury from a car accident in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday.

According to Los Angeles police officers, the teen heartthrob was traversing south Los Angeles when another driver crashed onto her Mercedes Benz. The Camp Rock star was unhurt in the accident, but her car was lightly damaged.

Lovato broke her months of silence with a "bang" in LA. Frustratingly, she still looked stressed out while talking with the other driver.

Good thing her figure was unaffected with the crash, and fans can continue to look forward to another teen choice fav film of Demi.

Should Demi was hurt in the accident; her "Brothers" will be regretful on her shattered "Rock" plans.

Lovato adds to the list of Hollywood celebs who have experienced infamous LA crash downtown. She now belongs to the aggrieved residents who hope for improved safety on LA streets.

If you are one of the victims of LA car accidents caused by a road hazard, you can consult with a Personal Injury lawyer in Los Angeles to help you assert legal action. Your attorney will help you prove the liability of the City as well as the other driver who caused the fender bender accident.

A Personal Injury lawsuit can help you obtain compensation for your losses. You may call Mesriani Law Group number at 1-866-772-2889 toll free. You may also send an email at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.

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Rollover Accident triggers SigAlert

It has become common knowledge that SUV vehicles are more prone to rollovers compared to other vehicles in the occurrence of accidents. The vehicle’s design can make it susceptible to rollovers.

In fact, a black Lexus RX 330 SUV overturned due to an accident that recently happened on I-405 freeway at Beach Boulevard. Four lanes along the southbound area were blocked due to the incident.

SigAlert was issued when the accident happened but it was canceled later on.
Authorities said a Ford Expedition and Honda Odyssey van were also involved in the incident.

The person driving the Honda was brought to Fountain Valley hospital after he was cut out of the vehicle. Meanwhile, the driver of the Lexus was brought to Long Beach Memorial Hospital.

Although no one died in the accident, the seriousness of the issue concerning SUVs and rollovers should not be ignored. Injuries may be sustained or lives may be taken next time this vehicle overturns.

Car manufacturers may be held liable for injuries sustained in rollover accidents caused by manufacturing or design defects. To determine liability in accidents caused by defective vehicles or vehicle parts, a victim must consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

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Guilty Plea for Drunk Driving

Roger Avary may have written great screenplays but certainly what happened in a Ventura County courthouse was not among his masterpiece.

Avary who previously pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter and other charges changed his plea to guilty on all counts. Consequently, he received five year probation in addition to 365 days in jail.

The sentence was brought about by Avary’s crashing his Mercedes Sedan into a telephone pole while intoxicated. The collision killed passenger Andreas Zini and injured his wife Gretchen.

Zini’s parents and widow attended the sentencing. The court was informed that Avary had already settled the civil aspect of the case for $4.1 million.

Alcohol impaired drivers could be attributed to almost 14,000 deaths annually or 32 percent of all traffic-related deaths United States.

Authorities already implemented measures to reduce alcohol-related accidents. These measures include:

• Enforcement of 0.08% BAC laws, drinking age laws and zero tolerance for drivers below 21 years old
• Revocation of driver’s license
• Putting up sobriety checkpoints
• Mandatory substance assessment and treatment for DUI drivers
• Implementing multi-faceted community-based approaches

The above measures would be futile if they are not aggressively implemented and observed.

For victims of car accidents, a personal injury lawyer may be employed to pursue compensation claims against the negligent driver.

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