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jgomez December 14, 2009
December 14, 2009 – A 17-year-old driver was traveling on Harmony Grove Road east of Country Club Drive at about 6:30 a.m. when the car went off the road and slammed into a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol. A passenger in the vehicle was killed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and was unable to navigate a curve, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office. He crossed the double yellow line and struck a large eucalyptus tree. The passenger, Jeffrey David Hodson, died at the scene, according to the medical examiner’s office. The driver, who …. »
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December 14, 2009 – A man described as a designated driver is in custody – booked for suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter — following a fiery crash that killed a man in Torrey Pines. Michael Patrick Landri was driving an Infiniti G35 that rear-ended a Volkswagen Passat at Genesee Avenue and Torrey Pines Road around 10 p.m. Sunday, causing both vehicles to catch fire, according to the San Diego Police Department. A bystander pulled Landri and a “very drunk” male passenger from the burning Infiniti but was unable to rescue the driver of the Passat, police said. The men …. »
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December 14, 2009 – A woman was seriously hurt Sunday night after she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. She was walking across South Centre City Parkway south of West Felicita Avenue just before 11 p.m. when she was hit by a vehicle traveling north, Escondido Police said. The driver saw the woman, who was not in a crosswalk, but was unable to stop in time, police said. The victim suffered head and chest injuries and was taken to a hospital where she was listed in critical condition, police said. Neither the driver nor a passenger in …. »
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jgomez December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas, today announced a voluntary recall of the Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill’s stand. The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported. Approximately 5,600 grills were sold exclusively …. »
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December 11, 2009 – Veronica Elizabeth Aguirre, 17, of Poway, was killed early today in a North County rollover crash that may have been alcohol-related, authorities said. Ms. Aguirre was killed when she lost control of her black Kia Sportage as she drove west on Mountain Meadow Road at Champagne Boulevard in the Hidden Meadows area. The car rolled several times. The crash was reported at 1:09 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Ms. Aguirre died at the crash scene.
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jgomez December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009 – The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty was named Motor Trend magazine’s truck of the year today, beating out contenders from Ford and Toyota in the closely watched competition. The award is a welcome piece of good news for Chrysler Group LLC, which has seen its sales continue to lag even as competitors rebound. The Ram Heavy Duty beat out three other competitors: The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the Ford Transit Connect van and the Toyota Tundra 4.6-liter work truck. The vehicle of the year designation is important to automakers, who often use Motor Trend’s endorsement in their …. »
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December 10, 2009 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., of Danvers, MA, today announced a voluntary recall of the LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights with model number 72174. The nightlight can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. It is shaped like a rocketship and sits in a plastic recharging base that plugs into the wall. The model number and date codes “0808” or “0908” are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base. The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of …. »
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December 10, 2009 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Little Miss Matched Inc., of New York, NY, today announced a voluntary recall of the Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets. The long sleeve toddler and girls pajama sets were sold in sizes XXS (2t-3t), XS (3t-4t), S (5-6), M (7-8) and L (10-12), and in three varieties: Black (multicolored stripes/polka dots); White (multicolored stripes/polka dots); and Pink (blue stripes and oversized polka dots). The sleepwear fails to meet the federal children’s sleepwear flammability standard posing a risk of burn injury to children. Approximately 7,000 sets …. »
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December 10, 2009 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Variety Wholesalers Inc., of Henderson, NC, today announced a voluntary recall of the Super Rigs Play Sets. The Super Rigs Play Sets are called “Super Rig Transport” and are a toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. “Super Rigs Play Set” is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has …. »
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December 10, 2009 – A faulty power strip sparked a Linda Vista apartment fire Wednesday, leaving four people in need of interim lodging, authorities reported. The non-injury blaze in the 6700 block of Kelly Street was reported just before 1 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFRD). It took crews about 15 minutes to extinguish the flames, which were confined to the bedroom where the fire started, SDFRD spokesman Lee Swanson said. Investigators set the monetary losses at $25,000 to the structure and $10,000 to contents. The American Red Cross was called in to help the displaced residents, …. »
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