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1701, 2023

Recent Rockford Woman’s Death in Car and Truck Accident: A Reminder of the Importance of Safe Driving

January 17th, 2023|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Recent Rockford Woman’s Death in Car and Truck Accident: A Reminder of the Importance of Safe Driving

Car and truck accidents are a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for those involved. Recently, a Rockford woman was killed in a car and truck accident, according to Q985online.com. The accident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving and the tragic consequences that can result from carelessness or reckless behavior on the road. According to Murphy & Pressentin, the leading causes of car and truck accidents include distracted driving, DUI, speeding, and reckless driving. Distracted driving, which includes things like using a cell phone or eating while driving, is a particularly dangerous problem, as it can take a driver's attention away from the road for critical seconds. Driving under [...]

1401, 2023

Two Dead in Separate Solano County Car Crashes: The Importance of Safe Driving

January 14th, 2023|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Two Dead in Separate Solano County Car Crashes: The Importance of Safe Driving

Automobile accidents are a common and often tragic occurrence on our roads. Two people have died in separate car crashes in Solano County, according to Fox40.com/news. This highlights the importance of safe driving and the devastating consequences that can result from carelessness or reckless behavior behind the wheel. According to Murphy & Pressentin personal injury attorneys, the leading causes of automobile accidents include distracted driving, DUI, speeding, and reckless driving. Distracted driving, which includes things like using a cell phone or eating while driving, is a particularly dangerous problem, as it can take a driver's attention away from the road for critical seconds. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is also a [...]

704, 2022

Semi Failure to Yield Results in Two Fatalities in Centralia, Illinois

April 7th, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Semi Failure to Yield Results in Two Fatalities in Centralia, Illinois

On Friday morning, April 1, two people were killed in a Williamson County crash that involved a pickup truck and a semi. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred around 9:10 am. A semi, driven by Darrin Bramlet, 56, of Raliegh, was traveling south on Illinois 37 at the intersection of Illinois 148. Bramlet had stopped at the stop sign at this intersection, and when he attempted to turn left onto Illinois 148, he failed to yield to Nicholas Strum, 34, of Kewanee, Illinois. Strum was traveling west at the same intersection and did not have a stop sign. Strum and his passenger, Robin Sides, 36, of Evansville, Indiana, were both pronounced [...]

404, 2022

Salem Man Injured In 3 Vehicle Crash

April 4th, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Salem Man Injured In 3 Vehicle Crash

Salem Man Injured In 3 Vehicle Crash On March 29, 2022, Paul Polanski, 63, of Salem, was injured when his vehicle was struck by a 17-year-old Sandoval male. Polanski was stopped at a red light on at the intersection West Main Street and South Franklin Street when he was struck from behind by the juvenile who failed to apply his brakes. The force of the impact caused Polanski’s vehicle to push and crash into the vehicle stopped in front of him.  Polanski was taken by United Medical Response to Salem Township Hospital for treatment of a knee injury. The Sandoval male reported a minor injury but declined treatment and was ticketed for failure [...]

104, 2022

27-Year-Old Stockton Man Killed in Car Crash

April 1st, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on 27-Year-Old Stockton Man Killed in Car Crash

27-Year-Old Stockton Man Killed in Car Crash at Highway 33 Intersection On the morning of March 22, 2022, Thomas Holdener, 27, of Stockton was killed in a two car crash at the intersection of Highway 33 and Lehman Road. California Highway Patrol Officers responded around 6:30 am to the location after reports of a collision. According to the CHP, Holdener was driving a 2003 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Interstate 5 where he then took the exit to Highway 33.  Holdener was stopped at the stop sign at the end of the offramp when a northbound 2018 Ford utility truck crashed into Holdener’s driver’s side. According to the CHP, the 63-year-old man driver [...]

3103, 2022

Los Angeles Contract Worker Killed by Construction Train at a Future Site of LA Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project

March 31st, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Los Angeles Contract Worker Killed by Construction Train at a Future Site of LA Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project

March 23, 2022, Alejandro Zuniga, 33, of Los Angeles was killed by a construction train at the future site of the Wilshire/La Brea Station on LA Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project. Zuniga was a contractor working on the project at the time of his death. Los Angeles Fire Department was called just after 4:50 pm to the project site after receiving reports of a person stuck under a train. LA Metro is working with officials from all regulatory agencies to gather information and investigate what occurred.  For more information visit: https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/authorities-id-worker-killed-metro-purple-line Los Angeles Contract Worker Killed by Construction Train at a Future Site of LA Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project Accident Lawyer Don [...]

2403, 2022

Thirteen-Year-Old Mountain View Boy Struck and Killed by Dump Truck While Riding His Bicycle

March 24th, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Thirteen-Year-Old Mountain View Boy Struck and Killed by Dump Truck While Riding His Bicycle

On March 17, 2022, around 8:15am, a thirteen year old Mountain View Boy was struck and killed by a dump truck while riding his bike. The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of El Camino Real and Grant Road. The teenager was taken from the scene to the hospital where he passed away from his injuries.  The victim, Andre Retana, was a student at Graham Middle School. He is said to have ridden his bike to school every day and was vigilant.  According to Mountain View Police Public Information Officer, Katie Nelson, “The driver of the truck, he remained on scene and was incredibly cooperative with us. We are currently investigating the cause of [...]

2203, 2022

Corning Man Killed in Crash in Orland

March 22nd, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Corning Man Killed in Crash in Orland

According to the California Highway Patrol, Richard Smith, 59 of Corning, was driving southbound on County Road 99W when the driver of a semi-truck traveling northbound attempted to make a westbound turn onto County Road 7. The semi-truck struck Smith's car, forcing it into a power pole. Sadly, this crash killed Smith. Vehicle Accident Attorney on the Orland Fatality  Accident Lawyer Don Murphy responded to news of the crash saying, “It’s an unfathomable tragedy when a deadly crash occurs. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the persons and families involved and may the family members have the love and support of those around you help give you strength and peace in the days ahead.”    [...]

502, 2022

Garbage truck kills San Jose woman, 63, taking out her trash

February 5th, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Garbage truck kills San Jose woman, 63, taking out her trash

Before 8:00 AM Wednesday, February 2, 63–year–old Gina Kay Cunningham of Fontanelle Court, San Jose, was taking her trash down to the street and was struck by a California Waste Solutions truck. According to San Jose police, Ms. Cunningham may have run into the driver’s blind spot. She succumbed to massive multiple blunt force injuries to her torso. This is the 8th pedestrian death in San Jose car accidents in 2022, and the 11th total fatality. In 2021, the same mark was not reached until June.Read more at: https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-woman-63-killed-by-garbage-truck-suffered-massive-blunt-force-coroner?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR37ADcRkRBDMIvxFXSEqk59Kgq3gPfET6ZEIyHY6zpCHMm4GkU86Cjhl94This matter is under investigation.Fatal Garbage Truck vs. Pedestrian Collision in San Jose, California What we know about the Fontanelle Court Pedestrian FatalityGina Kay Cunningham was struck at [...]

2001, 2022

Firefighters Killed in Deadly Mineral Point, WI Tractor Trailer Crash Under Investigation

January 20th, 2022|Blog, Education|Comments Off on Firefighters Killed in Deadly Mineral Point, WI Tractor Trailer Crash Under Investigation

At 12:30 AM Thursday, January 6, two veteran firefighters with more than a combined 60 years of service with the Mineral Point Fire Department were killed in a collision with a Semi while responding to a rollover crash on Highway 151. The firefighters were driving their fire truck north on the highway, with its lights flashing, when they attempted to use an emergency crossover. That’s when their fire truck was struck by a northbound semi-tractor–trailer. The fire truck, a tanker with 2000 gallons of water on board, caught fire and the two firefighters died at the scene. The semi driver refused medical treatment. The crash investigation closed the highway in both directions for [...]

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