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Man identified in Union Ave. car crash Monday night

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (SEPT. 8): The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified 67-year-old Ricky Ricardo Tappin as the pedestrian hit on Union Avenue Monday night. He died at the scene according to police. — UPDATE (9:30 PM): Police confirmed a man was hit on Union Avenue and died at the scene. BPD said the man […]

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Reasons a California Personal Injury Lawyer Won’t Take Your Case

Hiring a Los Angeles personal injury attorney can significantly increase your chances of obtaining compensation for your injuries. But, even if you are injured, it may not be easy finding a lawyer to take your case. The following are common reasons why a California personal injury attorney may not offer to represent you. Too Much […]

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Officials ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Long Beach (710) Freeway

Authorities Thursday identified a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and killed on the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway in Bell. Michael Dever, 39, was injured about 2:10 a.m. Tuesday south of Florence Avenue and died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office and the California Highway Patrol. His city of residence was […]

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Speeding Leads to Solo-Vehicle Hemet Rollover

HEMET, Calif. — CHP is investigating the cause of a single vehicle rollover crash in Hemet that left the injured driver trapped inside his wrecked vehicle Tuesday afternoon, May 26. According to witnesses the driver was speeding and driving recklessly when he lost control and crashed in a residential neighborhood on Cornell St., between Johnston […]

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VIDEO: Out of control car slams into medical transportation van in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A female passenger was ejected from an out of control vehicle after crashing into a medical transportation van in Victorville. At about 2:20 pm a gold-colored Camry was traveling north on Hesperia Road, at a high rate of speed. When for unknown reasons, the Camry crossed into the southbound lanes and collided […]

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What Happens if You Got into a Car Accident in California Without a Drivers License?

Driving Without a License – What are your options? One of the most common violations is driving without a valid license in your possession. The California vehicle code punishes people for not owning a valid license, not for being unable to produce one when asked by a police officer. Therefore, if you have a valid license but […]

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6 People, Including 2 Children, Injured After 9-Vehicle Crash In Mission Viejo

Six people were injured after a nine-vehicle traffic collision in Mission Viejo, including two children. Five of the injured are listed as trauma victims. The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday at Alicia Parkway and Jeronimo Road, according to the OCFA. Details about the crash were not immediately available. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department […]

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VIDEO: Multi-Car Crash Sends 6 To Hospital In Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A pickup truck lost control in a busy Mission Viejo intersection and collided with multiple vehicles, authorities reported Sunday. The truck careened through the intersection at Alicia Parkway and Jeronimo Road, collided with as many as three cars before coming to a stop head-on with another vehicle, Orange County Sheriff’s Department […]

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Who’s Responsible for Drunk Uber/Lyft Accidents?

In California, the DUI laws prohibit motorists from driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol (BAC) of 08% or higher. DUI laws are even stricter for drivers under the age of 21 who are arrested for a BAC of .01% or higher. Uber and Lyft drivers must also […]

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Failed Airbag Deployment – What You Should Know.

Since 1999, car manufacturers have been required to install driver and front passenger airbags in their vehicles. The goal of an airbag is to slow the forward and side motion of drivers and passengers inside a vehicle after a crash. The airbag system consists of an airbag cushion, sensors, and an airbag inflation system. When […]

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