A 31-year old woman, while driving on a road in Corona crossed over the center line and crashed head-on into 19-year old woman in 2008. The 31-year old woman is a former ambulance driver and emergency medical technician. The 19-year old woman died a few hours later at a nearby hospital. The woman was arrested and released on $75,000 bail. About a year later she fled to Mexico but was found by Mexican authorities and returned to the United States.
Recently she pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while DUI and driving on a suspended license. Today she is in a Riverside County jail with bail set at $5 million. Reports indicate that the woman had been drinking at a bar prior to the accident.
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Motorists on Interstate 10 near Desert Center found themselves stuck in traffic on Saturday morning. A vehicle traveling east suddenly crossed into the westbound lanes and crashed into a car head-on.
Four people sustained injuries – 3 were airlifted to local hospitals while the fourth was taken by ambulance.
The accident is under investigation to determine what caused the eastbound driver to lose control of the vehicle. No arrests have been made at this time.
I urge the four victims to contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney so they can be compensated for their injuries and expenses.
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Statistics show that teenage drivers have the highest rate of traffic convictions. Half of these drivers are arrested for some type of traffic violation in their first year of driving – the most common is speeding. Violations of laws increase the possibility of an accident happening, and worse - death. Teenagers have twice as many accidents as adult drivers. Reports indicate that this is due to lack of driving experience and the need to be the best.
If you receive a traffic ticket, there will be consequences. If you fail to pay your fine or appear at a court hearing, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege until you do so. If it is determined that you are at fault in an accident, you will receive a warning letter for the first time. A second “at fault” accident within a year - you will not be able to drive for 30 days unless a licensed adult is with you. If you are “at fault” a third time within a year - your license will be suspended for six months and you will be placed on probation for one year. A conviction for driving under the influence will cost you your license for one year.
More severe consequences are given depending on your record. You are not allowed to drive in California if your license has been suspended or revoked. If you are convicted of a traffic violation or “at fault” in an accident, it is wise if you contact a skilled Criminal Law Attorney who is experienced in traffic violations.
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An 85-year old man, was the victim of a hit and run accident in Palm Springs recently. The man died at the scene. The 37-year old driver, of the vehicle fled the scene but turned himself into the Palm Springs Police Department the following day. He was arrested and charged with felony hit and run. In addition, he did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver of the Ford pickup, the one believed to be involved in this fatal crash, was found at his home.
The Palm Springs Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed this tragic accident to call them at 760-323-811. My sympathies go out to the family and friends of victim.
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Palm Springs is a fun place for young and old to visit. Palm Springs police officers will ticket you for the following violations: 1) Speeding or driving through a red light will charge you with an infraction. The police officer will issue a Notice to Appear ticket. If you do not show proof of automobile insurance, you will be charged with an infraction for driving without proof of insurance. 2) You do not have to appear in court for a parking ticket. The ticket will show the amount you are responsible to pay. If you do not think you should have been ticketed, contact the parking agency listed on the ticket. Waiting to pay the ticket will only increase the fine (check ticket for details). Non-payment will not allow you to renew your car’s registration. Finally, if stopped and you do not have your license, you will receive a ticket. If a police officer thinks you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be taken into custody immediately.
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