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Renaissance High student killed in a car accident

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

Cynthia Madrigal, 16-years-old, was killed in a tragic car accident on Friday in Watsonville, CA.  The crash is still under investigation and there have been no conclusions yet released as to the causes of the crash.  The accident happened on San Andreas Road and Sunset Beach Road near Madrigal’s high school.  

Cynthia’s car, a volkswagon beetle collided with a pickup truck driven by a local resident who suffered minor injuries.  Reports state that the crash happened at around 1:20pm.

The road the crash happened on is the main street that many students and locals use to get to and from the main areas of the city.

If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact the California Highway Patrol (831) 662-0511.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Cynthia Madrigal and the community of Watsonville who have been impacted by this tragic incident.  If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident resulting in a wrongful death, please browse our website for useful information that can help you.  You can also order a free copy ($24.95 value) of Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills? A Consumer’s Guide to the California Personal Injury & Wrongful Death System – you can order your free copy here.

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Fatal Tustin Car Crash Leaves One Dead; Another Injured

Friday, April 13th, 2012

** UPDATE:  Susanna De La Riva, 21, of Santa Ana has been identified as the woman killed in yesterdays tragic crash off Tustin Ranch Road.  It appears she was exiting the 5 freeway at Tustin Ranch Road when her car collided with an SUV.  Reports say the other woman involved suffered minor injuries.  The cause of the crash has still not been determined, however from the photo below, it appears that De La Riva’s car was t-boned or broadsided by the SUV.

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This morning, a tragic car accident in Tustin Ranch left one woman dead and another injured.  The crash was near the Tustin Ranch exit off the I-5 at around 5:00am.

Tustin Ranch is located in Orange County near Irvine, CA.  Witnesses reported the crash and police along with EMS services showed up at the scene.  One woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and the other taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

A police investigation into the cause of this crash remains ongoing and no further information has been released.  Should you have any information regarding this crash, please contact the Tustin Police Department (714) 573-3200.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident and would like more information about your legal rights, please visit the wrongful death section of our website.  You can also call for a free legal consultation 888.222.8286

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LA Bicycle Accident Causes Some Confusion for LAPD

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Last Friday, Susanna Schick, a bicyclist in downtown Los Angeles was riding on Spring Street, in the new neon marked bike lanes when according to her friend Jennifer Beatty, was struck by a white Lexus that swerved into her land and left the scene. Schick suffered serious injuries and was admitted to the LAC+USC Medical Center ICU.  Her injuries included a concussion, a shattered pelvis, broken collar bone and several broken ribs and facial lacerations.

This is where the controversy begins.  The LAPD has been treating this crash as a solo-vehicle and no police report was originally filed.  Reports indicate that the original conclusion of the LAPD was that it was Schick who fell off her bicycle and that no one else was the cause of the crash.  LAist has a detailed story on Susanna Schick  that notes various witness statements that contradict the LAPD’s original position.

Hit-and-run accidents are becoming more frequent in Los Angeles.  The most likely victim includes cyclist and pedestrians who don’t stand a chance against a 5,000 lbs. vehicle.  Accidents such as Susanna Schick’s must be thoroughly investigated, all leads must be examined carefully and those who are responsible must be held accountable.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a violation of the law, and it is time that we start enforcing it.  Our law enforcement officers should take an aggressive approach in these investigations.  This is about protecting our citizens and building a safer, better community.

If anyone has information regarding this crash, please contact the LAPD at 213-972-1853

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NTSB Makes Safety Recommendations Following Tragic Reno Air Show Crash

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Following the tragic Reno Air show on September 16, 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation and has now made seven (7) safety recommendations to help improve safety for both spectators and the pilots involved.  

The investigation has not been completed into the Reno Air incident, but NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman announced the recommendations at a press conference on Tuesday.   ”Our investigation revealed that this pilot, in this airplane, had never flown at this speed, on this course,” said Chairman Hersman. “We are issuing a safety recommendation to ensure that pilots and their modified airplanes are put through their paces prior to race day.”

Many of the recommendations include enhanced pilot training, modifications to race maneuvers and the use of G-force equipment to help pilots avoid passing out at higher speeds.

The official safety recommendations can be found at the following links:

http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/recletters/2012/A-12-009-012.pdf
http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/recletters/2012/A-12-013-017.pdf
http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/recletters/2012/A-12-008.pd

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