On Wednesday evening, a single car was involved in a crash that caused a power outage in a San Fernando neighborhood. According to CBS News Los Angeles, the incident occurred in the 1300 block of Truman Street, just before 10 pm. San Fernando Police Department officers arrived on scene to find a destroyed electrical box on the roadside, with an overturned car resting mere feet away. The driver was uninjured. The driver had waited at the scene for police, where they were then taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the time of the report, the circumstances that led t ..read more

On Tuesday night, a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a pickup truck in Lakeside. According to the Times of San Diego, the incident happened north of Lemon Crest Drive on Winter Gardens Boulevard at around 8:05 pm. The man was riding a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R southbound when the driver of a 2013 Ford F-150 entered the motorcyclist’s lane. Due to the high-speed rate of the motorcycle, the man ended up driving directly into the Ford’s rear. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames as a result of the crash. The motorcyclist died from his injuries after he was taken to UCSD Medical Cent ..read more

On Tuesday morning, a high-speed chase originating in Riverside County ended after the driver crashed into a guardrail near the Escondido area. According to ABC 10News, the incident began in Hemet at around 1:00 am when a Toyota Camry driver reported being carjacked at gunpoint. Murietta Police soon spotted the stolen vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver sped off onto southbound I-15. CHP laid down spike strips on southbound I-15 near Gopher Canyon Road, but the Camry continued south even after severely damaging its front tires. The Camry ended up veering into the center divider n ..read more

On Saturday night, two people were killed in a single-car crash outside of Lemoore. The incident happened just before 10:30 pm near 25th Avenue on Grangeville Boulevard. According to ABC30 Fresno, a woman driving west on Grangeville in a white Ford Fusion missed a turn, crashing into a guardrail and causing the vehicle to catch on fire. Both the driver and a man in the passenger seat died at the scene as a result of their injuries. At the time of the report, it was unknown whether drugs or alcohol had played a factor in the crash ..read more

Early Monday morning in Studio City, Los Angeles Fire Department recruit Jacob Fuerte was struck and killed outside his vehicle after initially being involved in a two-car collision. The incident happened at Campo De Cuehenga on the northbound side of the 101 Freeway, south of the Vineland Avenue off ramp. According to the Los Angeles Times, Fuerte’s 2000 Jeep had been involved in a crash with a 2021 Ford sedan. After exiting his car, Fuerte was hit by an unknown vehicle that was part of a separate accident. He was declared dead at the scene. The incident was initially being investigated as a ..read more

On Saturday morning in Fremont, a fire truck was hit by two vehicles on separate occasions while on scene for a different car accident. According to KRON4, at around 7:00 am Fremont firefighters responded to a car accident south of the Andrade exit on northbound I-680. They parked their fire truck near a patient’s car to protect the location of the accident. While attending to the patient, two cars ended up hitting the fire truck on two separate occasions. No firefighters were injured in the incident. One of the drivers that hit the fire truck sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospi ..read more

Dog bites can result in serious injuries and emotional trauma for victims. If you've been bitten by a dog in California, it's crucial to understand the legal implications and determine who may be held responsible for your injuries. Let’s take a look at some of the factors that influence liability in California dog bite cases.  California's Strict Liability Law for Dog Bites  California has a strict liability law when it comes to dog bites, which means that dog owners are typically held responsible for injuries caused by their pets, regardless of whether the dog has a history of aggre ..read more

Personal injuries resulting from accidents on California roads can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships. However, many of these injuries are preventable with the right precautions and awareness. Here are some practical tips to help you stay safe and avoid personal injuries while navigating California's roads.  Buckle Up Every Time  Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent serious injuries in a car accident. Make it a habit to buckle up before you start driving or riding in a vehicle, regardless of how short the trip may ..read more

  On Monday afternoon, a crash involving a solo vehicle occurred at an intersection in South San Jose. The collision was first reported near Highway 101 at Monterey and Metcalf roads around 1:20 pm, according to The Mercury News. Both the driver and passenger sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. The driver was released with non-life-threatening injuries, but the passenger remained in critical condition as of Tuesday morning.    At the time of the report, police were still investigating the collision. Southbound Monterey Road at Metcalf Road had been blocked of ..read more

On Wednesday afternoon in La Habra, at least seven students were injured when a car jumped a curb and hit them. The incident occurred around 1:40 pm near Sonora High School on N. Palm Street and E. La Habra Boulevard, according to CBS News. The students were standing on the sidewalk when two cars collided at the intersection. The force of the crash sent one of the vehicles over the curb, where it hit the group of students.   At the time of the report, police didn’t believe that DUI played a role in the incident, and that the crash may have been the result of one of the drivers runni ..read more