For those living in the Coachella Valley, you know that the police are always setting up sobriety checkpoints to help reduce the number of people killed and injured in alcohol-related accidents.
This past weekend was no exception. Checkpoints were set up to identify offenders and get them off the roads. There were more than 400 vehicles that passed through one particular checkpoint – five drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, five drivers were also arrested on suspicion of driving without a license – eight vehicles were impounded that night.
Being arrested for DUI is a serious crime and may leave you with a number of questions. If you are arrested for driving under the influence, contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will provide you with helpful insight regarding your charges, what your legal options are, and what you should do at this point.
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A 22-year old man was killed in Riverside in the early hours when he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into two utility poles. The impact caused him to be partially ejected from the vehicle.
The fatal accident is under investigation to determine what caused it. Investigators are checking into whether there was a mechanical malfunction or auto defect. Was there something in the road? Or, was the driver under the influence or just plain negligent?
I hope the family of this young man contacts an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the facts of this case to make sure that the negligent party is held liable for this wrongful death.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 15 early the other morning in Norco crashed head on into another vehicle, killing the three people inside.
Within seconds another vehicle crashed into the first two. The driver and a passenger of one of the vehicles were killed instantly. The other driver was taken to a local hospital where he died a few minutes later.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine why the first driver was driving the wrong way.
If you lose a loved one in an accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will help you file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation for your loss.
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A man received serious head injuries after his vehicle collided with another vehicle at a three-way intersection in Moreno Valley.
Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. A passenger in one of the vehicles, who sustained head injuries, is listed in critical condition at this time.
The accident is under investigation to determine the cause.
If you are involved in an accident because of the negligent actions of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical expenses and any other expenses incurred as a result of the accident.
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An 18-year old Moreno Valley man was killed the other night when the driver of the car he was riding in ran off the road.
The car was traveling on Interstate 215 near Riverside when the driver apparently lost control, ran off the road, struck a tree and overturned, landing on its roof. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died minutes later.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine the cause of the fatal accident.
If a family member has been killed in an accident because of the negligent actions of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who is committed to providing his clients with exceptional counsel and dedicated representation – who will aggressively work to help you recover maximum compensation for your loss.
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An SUV driver making a dangerous U-turn at a blind corner in Temecula’s wine country caused a motorcyclist to skid, crash into the back of the SUV, and suffer scrapes and bruises on his arms and torso.
The SUV driver left the scene while the motorcyclist was down on the road. Officers later found him and questioned him. It is not clear if he was arrested. Leaving the scene of an injury accident is against the law according to California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) – “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
In addition - California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) states, The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching form the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety.”
If you are injured by the negligent actions of another person, it would be wise to contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will make sure your legal rights are protected.
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Did you hear about the Riverside driver whose car got stuck on the railroad tracks? The crossing was marked as “closed for construction.” It was lucky, though, because the driver got out of his vehicle before the train hit it.
Other motorists stopped to help him try and push the car off the tracks, but to no avail. Can you imagine how he felt as he watched the train smash into his car, causing it to turn into a twisted pile of metal? Again, he was lucky because he was not injured although he cannot say that about his car. To make matters worse, he was still making payments on the car.
Reports indicate that no one on the train was injured. However, if you are involved in an accident involving a train and you are injured, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney to discuss your legal options.
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An 84-year old Moreno Valley man who was standing next to his SUV at an exit on the Interstate 10 late the other night was hit by a tractor-trailer.
He was taken by air to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Investigators are not sure why this elderly man’s vehicle was stopped on the side of the road or why he was standing outside of it. If they determine that the truck driver was negligent in some way, or he was distracted, he could be held civilly and financially liable for this tragic death.
If a loved one was involved in a fatal accident, contact an experienced and compassionate Riverside Personal Injury attorney who has been successful in wrongful death lawsuits and can advise you of your legal rights in pursuing a claim to recover compensation for your loss.
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Two men were arrested the other night when their car crashed into a bus stop and they left the scene; they were found hiding in an open field.
The 25-year old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while the 19-year old passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Neither sustained injuries. It was lucky that no one else was injured, especially anyone waiting for the bus to arrive.
Cathedral City Police are investigating the accident.
A DUI arrest is a frightening proposition, leaving you confused and uncertain. If you are criminally convicted of a DUI, you will be facing consequences that could alter your future. You need to be sure that you have an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney on your side to fight the charges you are facing.
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According to Riverside police, a 60-year old man was killed when he drove his vehicle onto the tracks as the crossing gates came down or after they had lowered – as a freight train made its way down the tracks.
The man’s actions caused delays to thousands of passengers in their morning commute for more than three hours. Police are investigating to determine why this happened. They are not sure if he wanted to beat the train or if he was attempting to commit suicide.
Train accidents are incredibly destructive occurrences and the result is truly devastating. If you are injured by a train in an accident, contact a skilled Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will analyze the facts of your case to determine who was at fault.
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