A car accident in Riverside resulted in injuries for five people the night of December 12, 2010. The Desert Sun reports that the accident happened at the intersection of Highway 62 and Pierson Boulevard in Desert Hot Springs when one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way. Police say 73-year-old Rigoberko Landeros did not yield right-of-way to a Toyota Tacoma driven by 20-year-old Joseph Michael Schabow Jr. Five people were injured, one person critically. An investigation is ongoing.

I sincerely hope no one suffered catastrophic injuries in this car accident. I pray that the victims recover quickly and completely from their injuries.

Car Accidents

There were 220 fatalities and 8,561 injuries involving car accidents in Riverside County in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol’s traffic accident statistics. In Desert Hot Springs, three people died and seven were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008. Read More

An Orange County man who was killed in a hit-and-run car accident in Riverside has been identified as Kevin Gammoh. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal car accident occurred the night of December 12, 2010 on the 15 Freeway in Corona. Officials say that another vehicle cut off Gammoh, which caused him to lose control of his Toyota 4Runner and crash into a guardrail. The other driver did not stop. Officials are looking for the other driver. Anyone with information is asked to contact CHP officials at 951-637-8000.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Kevin Gammoh for their devastating loss. This grieving family will certainly be in my prayers.

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. Also, that year, there was a total of 247 fatalities involving hit-and-run car accidents statewide.

Laws and Liability Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the other driver may have made an unsafe lane change in front of Gammoh's vehicle causing him to lose control. California Vehicle Code section 21751: "On a two-lane highway, no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction."

Leaving the scene of a car accident is an unconscionable act. I certainly hope that the hit-and-run driver in this case is quickly apprehended and brought to justice. If you have any information about this incident or the suspect, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com to
leave an anonymous tip and also to become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

It would be in the best interests of families in such cases to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will advise them about their legal rights and options. A knowledgeable auto products liability lawyer will also be able to determine whether a design flaw in the Toyota 4Runner contributed to the rollover and Gammoh's fatal injuries. If that was the case, the auto maker can also be held liable. It would be a good idea to preserve the SUV in its current crashed condition so it can be carefully examined by an expert for design flaws, auto product defects and other evidence.

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A suspected DUI collision in Los Angeles resulted in injuries for eight people the night of December 10, 2010. ABC News reports that the car accident happened in Northridge on Nordhoff Street, when a driver, who police say, was under the influence of drugs, crashed into two other vehicles. The driver was apparently fleeing in an attempt to evade police when the collision occurred. Two victims suffered serious injuries while five others sustained minor injuries. The driver was also injured. An investigation is ongoing.

I hope none of these injured victims sustained catastrophic injuries. I pray that they recover quickly and completely from whatever injuries they have sustained. Read More

A fiery truck accident in Victorville resulted in major injuries for one driver the night of December 8, 2010. The Victorville Daily Press reports that the major injury car accident happened on the 15 Freeway. A Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu crashed after the Chevy cut off the Honda. The Malibu had collided into the center divider and stalled when it was hit by a Honda Civic and a big-rig. The large truck caught fire. The driver, who was ejected from the big-rig just before it caught fire, was taken to an area hospital with severe injuries. Three other injuries were also reported in this crash. Read More

A car accident in Riverside County caused by a possible stop sign violation at a street intersection left two people injured the evening of December 6, 2010. The Desert Sun reports that the car accident involved a Ford Focus and a Ford Taurus and occurred at the intersection of Monroe Street and 52nd Avenue in the city of Indio. Authorities say the driver of the Focus did not make a complete stop at the intersection, which is regulated by stop signs. Both the drivers were injured, but they are expected to survive. Read More

Injuries were reported as a result of a hit-and-run car accident in Aliso Viejo the morning of December 6, 2010. The Orange County Register reports that the injury pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Nova Way and Enterprise. A woman was struck by a white sedan that fled the scene immediately afterward. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury. No other information is available about the hit-and-run driver or the vehicle. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured pedestrian. I hope she did not suffer major injuries. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from the injuries she has sustained. Read More

A suspected DUI collision resulted in serious injuries for a pedestrian who was crossing a San Diego street the morning of December 5, 2010. 10News reports that the injury pedestrian accident happened at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Market Street when the woman was struck by a 2009 Dodge. Officials say the 45-year-old man driving the Dodge was under the influence. He is facing charges and an investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured woman and her family for what they are going through at this time. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries she has sustained. Read More

Six people were injured in a Riverside car accident involving an SUV rollover. According to a City News Service report, the injury car accident occurred on the 10 Freeway near Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City the afternoon of December 3, 2010. A driver lost control of a Ford Expedition SUV, which rolled over. One person was thrown from the Ford Expedition and seriously injured. Five other occupants suffered minor, to major injuries. An investigation is ongoing. Read More

An 18-year-old male skateboarder was injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Contra Costa County the afternoon of November 28, 2010. According to a report in The San Jose Mercury News, the injury pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Shell and Martinez avenues in Martinez. Police say a 2002 red Chevrolet Silverado Super Cab truck struck the skateboarder. The teenager suffered what are described as moderate injuries. Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured teenager. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Read More

A car accident in Costa Mesa the morning of November 30, 2010 resulted in critical injuries for a 23-year-old woman. The Orange County Register reports that the victim was standing at the corner of Sunflower and Stevens avenues when she was struck by debris that flew out from a three-car collision. That car accident, officials say, was triggered by a 17-year-old driver, who ran a red light at the intersection, and struck two other vehicles. The pedestrian who was hit by the debris suffered major head injuries and was taken to an area trauma center. No other injuries were reported. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers go out to this woman who is apparently fighting for her life simply because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I pray that she recovers swiftly and fully from whatever injuries she has suffered.

Pedestrian Accidents

There were no fatalities, but 60 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Costa Mesa,
according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Orange County, during the same year, 31 people died and 785 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents.

Laws and Liability Issues

California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown." In this case, it appears that the young driver was at fault for running the red light and causing the collision, which resulted in the pedestrian getting seriously injured. It is not clear why the teen driver ran the red light. Was he under the influence, distracted, speeding or just driving recklessly? I trust officials are investigating those issues as well.

If the young driver is determined to have been at fault here, he could be held liable for the accident and the serious injuries caused to the pedestrian. It would be in the best interests of injured victims to contact a skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights are protected.

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