Lancaster man killed in big rig crash identified

by August 18, 2011
Authorities have identified a motorist who was killed in a crash involving a big rig on the northbound 14 Freeway north of Santa Clarita. The accident occurred south of Escondido Canyon Road, according to authorities. Paul Clark Gillies, 56, of Lancaster was pronounced dead at the scene. If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury or been killed as the result of an accident, call a personal injury attorney at The Gomez Law. Read more »

11 Year Old Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle

by August 10, 2011
An 11-year-old boy was injured Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle.  The incident occurred near the corner of 10th and Main streets in Ramona. The boy reportedly rode directly into the path of a 1982 Ford pickup truck.  The truck struck the boy and he was thrown off of his bicycle landing on the vehicle’s hood.  The boy suffered major injuries including a possible broken arm and leg.   Read more »

62 Year Old Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

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A 62 year-old man riding a motorcycle on the 5300 block of Soledad Mountain Road lost control and crashed Wednesday evening. He suffered an open fracture on his right ankle and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.  No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The accident is being investigated. Read more »

Three Year Old Dies After Choking on Pushpin

by August 9, 2011
A 3-year-old boy has died after choking on a push-pin at an Oceanside preschool.  According to the San Diego County Medical Examiners Office, Tyler Howell of Oceanside died Monday afternoon from accidental asphyxiation. His teacher at Montessori School said the boy gasped and grabbed his neck. He became unresponsive and paramedics were unable to revive him. He died at a hospital. Read more »

Six Year Old Girl Hit by Boat Near Fiesta Island

by August 7, 2011
Six-year-old, Neve Walker, was injured Saturday after being struck by a motorboat while riding on an inner tube.  She and her 10-year-old brother were being towed by a SeaDoo going about 15 mph when the boat approached from behind and veered directly into the path of the children on the inner tube. Neve was knocked off the inner tube and run over by the boat. Her brother was not injured.  She suffered fractured ribs, a partially collapsed lung and cuts and bruises in the incident.   Read more »

Six Police Officers Placed on Involuntary Administrative Leave After Beating Homeless Man

by August 4, 2011
Six Fullerton, California, police officers were placed on involuntary administrative leave as the FBI and Orange County District Attorney investigate the death of a homeless man who was forcefully restrained by officers. The decision by Police Chief Michael Sellers came just hours before a contentious Fullerton City Council meeting Tuesday evening. More than 100 residents spent three hours at the meeting expressing outrage about the death of Kelly Thomas, who sustained serious injuries during the July 5 arrest by the officers.  During the council meeting, Thomas’ father, Ron, expressed anger about how his son died in police custody. He accused the …. » Read more »

Speed Blamed in San Diego Bay Accident

by July 12, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of a 2009 collision in San Diego Bay between a U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat and a recreational motorboat was due to the excessive speed of the Coast Guard boat in nighttime conditions in an area of high vessel density, and the Coast Guard’s ineffective oversight of its small boat operations nationally and at Coast Guard Station San Diego. The accident occurred the evening of December 20, 2009 in San Diego Harbor when a Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement Coast Guard vessel collided with a Sea Ray recreational boat carrying 13 people. The collision occurred during the Parade …. » Read more »

Six Confirmed Dead in California Zephyr Amtrak Accident

by June 29, 2011
According to authorities, six people have been confirmed dead and twenty-eight are still unaccounted for in the Amtrak train crash on June 24th in Nevada. The Amtrak train crash occurred Friday morning when a tractor-trailer crashed in to an Amtrak passenger train.  The California Zephyr train was on its way to Emeryville, California. The wreckage was deemed safe to search Saturday afternoon and search teams have been sifting through the wreckage.  The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury or been killed as the result of an accident, call a personal …. » Read more »

Semi Collides with California Bound Amtrak Killing Driver and Injuring Passengers

by June 24, 2011
The truck driver and at least one passenger were killed and over 20 Amtrak passengers were injured when a semitrailer plowed into an Amtrak passenger train Friday in rural Nevada. According to Amtrak, 204 passengers and 14 crew members were aboard the train en route from Chicago to Emeryville, California.  Shortly before 11:30 a.m., a big rig crashed into the train at a crossing on U.S. 95 east of Reno. It is estimated over 20 people aboard the train suffered injuries as result of the crash. According to Nevada Highway Patrol, the railroad crossing gates and warning lights were working at the …. » Read more »

Pit Bull Attack in Paradise Hills Prompts Investigation

by June 20, 2011
A pit bull attack in Paradise Hills that left a 75-year-old woman in critical condition has prompted investigation by Animal Control authorities. Emako Mendoza was mauled early Saturday morning in the back yard of her home by two 6-year-old pit bulls that had  escaped from their backyard.  According to her husband, James Mendoza, she suffered numerous bite wounds and had to have her left leg amputated below the knee.  She may lose her left arm as well. According to county Animal Control officials,the dogs got into the yard through a gap in the fence toward the back of the yard.  The dogs, along …. » Read more »
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