Coast Guard Hits Boat, Boy Dies in Parade

An eight-year-old boy died while five others were injured after a 33-foot Coast Guard vessel hit the boy’s family pleasure boat while they were watching fireworks for a holiday event near Harbor Island.

Anthony Cole DeWeese died an hour after the horrific boat accident at the UCSD Medical Center.

Reports indicate that no one went overboard but three adults suffered serious injuries while two kids, aged 3 and 4, sustained minor injuries.

The boy’s father, and also the boat captain, said that he saw the speeding vessel approaching at 30-40 knots but they had insufficient time to react and get out of the way. Witnesses say that the boy’s father kept on asking rescue personnel about his son as he docked the boat.

The coast guard vessel was said to be responding to an emergency call by a grounded boat when they hit the 26-foot family boat where around 13 people were on board to witness the boat parade.

Accidents involving motor boats are likely to be fatal because with the power that the two vessels have, major collisions can almost always be expected.

Driver Faces Trial for Car Collision

The next thing to do when a case is filed against a driver is to prove his negligence in court. Testimonial evidence is one way of indicting a negligent driver. Witnesses account may be used to prove whether the driver has been negligent or not.

In a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges against Donald Lee Bell, the daughter of Lettie Anderson who died in the crash testified that Bell attempted to turn left when it hit head-on an SUV in which Anderson was a passenger.

On the other hand, other witnesses including a truck driver hit by the SUV after the impact corroborated Bell’s allegations that he was driving “straight through the intersection at the time of the collision and never activated his turn signal.” A witness further added that he saw the SUV veered into Bell’s lane.

If convicted, Bell could face up to one year in jail. Bell’s attorney, Denny Forland wanted to call a reconstruction expert to rebut a CHP finding that Bell was at fault for violating the right of way.

In car accidents, witness play a vital role in determining whether the driver is at fault or not. To resist claims against the defendant, an experience personal injury attorney must be hired. Otherwise, the convicted driver may face jail sentence in addition to compensation claims.

Truck Driver, Companion, Victims of Latest Hit-and-Run

A truck driver in Ontario was killed while another was injured while they were chaining up their truck in preparation for an icy road ahead.

The other driver, identified as Francisco Lecaro of Perris of California hit the men while they were on a freeway in Eastern Oregon. Lecaro tried to escape as he fled from the scene but authorities later found him on a truck stop.

Hit-and-run accidents have serious legal implications on motorists who try to leave their injured victims behind. Under the law, they have legal responsibility to these individuals whether they caused the accident or not and so they must call for help immediately.

Danger on the Road

Vehicle accidents have devastating effects on all parties involved in it, especially the injured victims. It becomes even more dangerous when the gas tank is hit and damaged, which could trigger an explosion or the vehicle to burst into flames.

This happened exactly in San Diego, California where a man died and two other victims were injured when the vehicle ignited after another vehicle rammed its back. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the car accident.

Reckless driving often results to serious and fatal car accidents. Sometimes, accidents are caused by people who drive in excessive speeds to reach their destinations immediately. Others make stupid decisions by driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Car accidents can happen all the time. Safety is the key to avoid it. He should use his seatbelt when he is driving. He should drive slower when the road is wet or there is ice. He should also take note of potholes or road bumps.

Elderly Crashes into a Pole; in Critical Condition

The 80-year-old unidentified man who crashed a motor home onto a light pole remains to be in critical condition in a recent vehicular accident.

Power was said to be undisrupted and the pole need not to be replaced as caused by the said vehicle collision. But, the man who appeared to be coherent when rescuers found him, was immediately taken to UCI Medical Center where he will be treated for his injuries.

There were no other reported property damages and injuries in the said accident.

Elderly drivers need to undergo tests that will prove whether or not they are still fit to drive and handle themselves well on the road.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is Unsafe Driving

People may find drinking alcohol as a good way to unwind but it is not good when they go behind the wheel afterwards. In Jamul, a car driven by an 18-year old hit a power pole and injured five other teenagers.

Report said the young man was driving his 1994 Infinity when he lost control of his car. Inevitable events like this may happen if the driver is reckless and tries to drive while he is intoxicated, since it is never safe to drive when drunk. A man’s capabilities of driving are not as good as when he is sober.

A drunk driver is not just putting his life at risk but also other people’s lives such as other passengers or pedestrians. Under the law, the BAC limit is not more than .08. Anything exceeding that is punishable by law.

There are other ways to avoid car accidents. Do not drive when distracted especially while using a cell phone to call or send messages. Do not drive when he is sleepy or exhausted. It is not safe when someone is under the influence of drugs.
Do not drive too fast because one may lose control of the vehicle. Do not beat the red light when crossing an intersection. Car accidents can be avoided when a driver is careful.

Driver Ran a Red Light, Dies in Collision

An accident in San Diego’s West Cedar Street that recently killed a 56-year-old man is believed to be caused by the driver’s fault as he reportedly ran a red light.

Reports say that the vehicular collision between the man’s vehicle and a truck caused minor injuries to the truck driver and fatal injuries to the negligent driver.

More and more accidents occur due to the carelessness of these motorists who are often hurt and end up in a bad condition after these road accidents caused by negligence.

So, victims of negligent drivers must immediately find personal injury lawyers who will see to it that the damages on their end will be compensated accordingly.

Driving Test Resulted to Accident, Instructor Injured

A 63-year-old DMV driving instructor sustained serious injuries after an unlicensed driver hit the passenger side of the vehicle he was sitting in.

The 57-year-old Richmond woman, Maria Adela Morales-Monterosa, was driving the vehicle that the instructor was riding in when she was broadsided by a Ford pick-up driven by an unlicensed driver from Santa Rosa.

Driving instructors are constantly in danger of car accidents as they ride vehicles driven by student drivers. But, in this case, the accident is said to be caused by another motorist.

The instructor, or his beneficiaries, may be eligible to recover compensatory damages for all the expenses and suffering that the accident inflicted upon them.

Teen Dies in Crash on Her Way to School

An 18-year-old California State University Los Angeles student Beth Amstone died on the scene of a single vehicular crash when she was ejected from her vehicle driven by her boyfriend, Deshawn Johnson, who was taking her to a bus stop to school.

Authorities are yet to rule out speeding as the cause of the accident but it appears that Johnson was not driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident happened.

It is possible that Amstone wasn’t wearing her seatbelt during the crash as she was ejected from her vehicle onto the pavement while her boyfriend only sustained minor injuries.

This tragedy should be a warning to all motorists to always wear their seatbelts whether travelling short or long distances as road accidents can happen to anyone at any given time.

Teen Dies in Crash on Her Way to School

An 18-year-old California State University Los Angeles student Beth Amstone died on the scene of a single vehicular crash when she was ejected from her vehicle driven by her boyfriend, Deshawn Johnson, who was taking her to a bus stop to school.
Authorities are yet to rule out speeding as the cause of the accident but it appears that Johnson was not driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident happened.
It is possible that Amstone wasn’t wearing her seatbelt during the crash as she was ejected from her vehicle onto the pavement while her boyfriend only sustained minor injuries.
This tragedy should be a warning to all motorists to always wear their seatbelts whether travelling short or long distances as road accidents can happen to anyone at any given time.

Alleged 4th Red signal Violation Sparks Memories of Chatsworth Train Accident

With last year’s Chatsworth train accident still fresh in people’s minds, Metrolink has given commuters another reason to keep them away from riding the train.

Or more specifically, to be scared of riding Metrolink trains.

Last Tuesday a commuter train engineer allegedly failed to stop at a red signal as another train approached.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident and both trains were able to stop hundred feet apart.

According to initial reports, the engineer realized the problem after he ran the red light and quickly declared emergency on the radio as required, and stopped the train before going through a switch and onto a section being used by an oncoming Metrolink train.

The train that passed the red light had passengers on board from Union Station.

Although there were no injuries, Metrolink board members have expressed exasperation and frustration about these basic safety violations.

If proven, this will be the fourth violation of the same nature since the Chatsworth tragedy.

That is four violations in just a little over a year.

One of the board members called the violation inexcusable and that these engineers may be weeded out if they do not do their job.

And we should all say rightfully so.

A train is a common carrier, thus the engineers are required to practice the highest level of care in ensuring the safety of their passengers.

If they cannot abide by the simple safety rule of stopping in a red signal, how are we to believe that their trains are safe?

As of now, the offending engineer was removed from service pending completion of the probe.