The California Highway Patrol responded to a six-vehicle accident at an intersection in Riverside.
Apparently five vehicles were stopped at a red light signal at a major intersection when a pickup truck failed to stop and crashed into the last vehicle, setting off a chain-reaction collision. The impact caused two of the vehicles to be pushed into the intersection – causing four individuals to be injured. The injured people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
An investigation is underway and no arrests or citations have been issued. It appears that the truck crashed at full speed into the vehicles that were stopped. Investigators are trying to determine why the truck driver did not stop. Many rear-end accidents are caused by drivers who follow another vehicle too closely. California Vehicle Code Section 21740 states, “A driver shall keep the vehicle he is driving at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the fear of any other motor vehicle subject to such speed restriction which is preceding it.”
If the truck driver is found to be at fault because of his or her negligence, he or she can be held liable for compensation of the injuries and damages caused. The victims would be wise to consult with an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts of their case.
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An 18-year old man was arrested after California Highway Patrol officers chased him from Coachella to La Quinta.
Once the officers caught up to him, they arrested him on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, marijuana possession and evading an officer. He was booked in the Riverside County jail in Indio and is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail. He did not sustain any injuries.
If you are arrested and booked on any type of criminal charge, including assault with a deadly weapon and drug possession, you could be facing serious consequences. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will defend you, protect your rights, and ensure the best possible outcome in your case.
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According to the California Highway Patrol in Palm Desert, a sheriff’s deputy hit a pickup truck towing a utility trailer when he tried to avoid a vehicle making an unsafe lane change in front of him. The impact caused him to be thrown from his motorcycle.
The 35-year old deputy suffered injuries that included several broken bones, a broken collarbone and a partially deflated lung. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The pickup driver was not injured.
Have you suffered serious injury because of the negligent or careless actions of others? If so, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will get you the results and compensation you deserve.
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A 49-year old motorcyclist was killed as he rode on the 91 Freeway over the weekend.
According to CHP, the accident involved two motorcycles and four automobiles. The 49-year old apparently crashed into an SUV. Traffic was worse than ever when the accident closed the westbound side of the freeway down for almost an hour.
He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died shortly afterwards. The accident is under investigation to determine what happened.
If you are involved in an accident or someone you know is killed as a result of an accident, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Law attorney who will fight for justice and seek compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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A 27-year old Perris man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs crashed into the back of a vehicle driven by a 63-year old man on Interstate 215 in Riverside in the early morning hours. If that was not enough, he proceeded to drive the wrong way on the same freeway until he crashed head-on into another vehicle driven by a 23-year old woman. He was driving between 90 and 100mph.
California Highway Patrol officers said he was trapped in the wreckage and suffered major injuries. An emergency team transported him to a nearby hospital. The other two drivers suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
CHP said they will seek drunken driving charges against him.
If you are involved in an accident caused by a drunken driver, contact an experienced Riverside County Personal Injury attorney who will investigate for you and determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and medical expenses.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that a 41-year old motorcyclist died after colliding with a big-rig in Thousand Palms the other night. The motorcyclist was trying to avoid the big-rig while it was making a U-turn, but the big-rig ran over him.
The big-rig did not stop and left the scene, leaving a critically injured person behind. He was last seen heading towards the 10 Freeway. Highway Patrol officials are asking anyone with information about this fatal accident to call them at 760-772-8900.
I urge the family of the 41-year old man to consult with an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate this tragic incident for them and make sure their legal rights are protected.
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The Coachella Valley had more DUI arrests during this holiday season than it has seen in the past four years, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. It was reported before the Christmas holidays that DUI checkpoints would be set up throughout the area.
The California Highway Patrol’s “maximum enforcement period” lasted a little more than two days this year. In this short period, there were 17 arrests made – 7 more than last year when the maximum enforcement period was 3-1/4 days. However, there were only two accidents related to drinking this year with one person being injured.
Drinking and driving is a serious crime in the State of California. If you were one of the unlucky ones to be arrested, I urge you to contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who will fight for you and try to get you a reduced charge.
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The Thanksgiving holiday weekend kept the California Highway Patrol busy this year. Even though the number of drunken-driving arrests was down, 672 motorists received traffic citations in Riverside County this year – compared to 580 last year. According to CHP, 47 motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, down 6% from last year.
However, in the Coachella Valley this year, there were 19 DUI arrests versus 13 last year. The good news – there were no fatal crashes over the holiday weekend.
If you were one of the unfortunate individuals to be arrested for a DUI, I suggest you contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who will advise you of your next steps.
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A 46-year old Redlands resident has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in Beaumont on Interstate 10 recently. He was riding on his motorcycle when it collided with a pickup truck, ejecting him before being hit by the vehicle.
California Highway Patrol has this tragic accident under investigation.
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A pickup truck traveling east on Interstate 10 near Indian Avenue in Palm Springs crashed into the center divider the other morning. A 16-month old child was thrown out of the truck, according to California Highway Patrol and killed. Unfortunately, the safety seat that the child was riding in was not belted to the car seat.
The freeway was backed up due to closed lanes for about an hour. This is so sad. The child was in a safety seat but the seat was not properly secured. My sincere sympathies go out to the parents on this young child.
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