A car accident in Orange County resulted in fatal injuries for 23-year-old Deanna Mauer of Fountain Valley. The Orange County Register reports that the car accident happened in the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in Westminster the morning of April 27, 2011. California Highway Patrol officials say the fatal car accident occurred when a 2006 Toyota rear-ended a 2006 Hyundai, which in turn crashed into a 2000 Porsche. Mauer, the driver of the Hyundai, sustained fatal injuries. Two others sustained minor injuries. Officials are investigating the cause of the rear-end collision.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Deanna Mauer. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers. I also wish the other injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Read More

A passenger who was fatally injured in a car accident in Los Angeles has been identified by officials as 28-year-old Jaime Angelina Jones. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the fatal truck accident occurred the morning of April 27, 2011 on the Interstate 210 near Irwindale Avenue in Irwindale.

California Highway Patrol officials say Jones was a passenger in a 2008 Kia, which was disabled after a solo crash. The car was then struck by a truck driven by a 60-year-old man. Two other women were able to exit the car, but Jones was unable to do so and was fatally injured on impact. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everybody who knew and loved Jaime Angelina Jones for their sudden and tragic loss. Please keep them in your prayers. Read More

A 12-year-old girl who is in a medically-induced coma after a Los Angeles car accident has been identified by officials as Kailyn Williams. CBS News reports that the bicycle accident happened on West Arbutus Street in Compton on April 22, 2011. Police say Kailyn was riding her bike and was struck by a Chrysler Concorde driven by Thomas Abraham Long. Long was booked on suspicion of felony DUI.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kailyn and her family. Kailyn, an honors student, is now fighting for her life. I wish her the very best for a complete recovery. Read More

A 55-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured in a Los Angeles car accident after he attempted to cross the Antelope Valley Freeway. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of April 24, 2011 on the 14 Freeway in Lancaster, near Avenue K. The man was crossing eastbound on the northbound side of the freeway when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver did not stop and kept going. The pedestrian died at the scene. California Highway Patrol officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with information or a description of the hit-and-run vehicle is asked to call CHP at 661-948-8541.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased hit-and-run victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the CHP's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide. Read More

A car accident in San Diego resulted in life-threatening injuries for a 19-year-old man the morning of April 23, 2011. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the major injury collision occurred on State Route 76 near Gird Road in Fallbrook when the driver of a Ford pickup truck carrying pesticides lost control of the truck and crashed head-on into a Dodge Ram. The driver of the Dodge Ram suffered critical injuries and was taken to an area hospital. The 35-year-old driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries. Officials are looking into why the driver of the Ford crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and caused the head-on collision.

My heart goes out to the young driver who is apparently fighting for his life. I wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery. He will be in my prayers. Read More

A teenager who was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles the night of April 20, 2011, has been identified by authorities as 17-year-old Alex Romero. ABC News reports that the fatal bicycle accident, which involved a hit-and-run driver, happened at the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Valerio Street when Alex's bike was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, described as a gray Toyota Corolla hatchback, fled the scene. LAPD officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Alex Romero. What a tragic loss for his family. Please keep them in your prayers. Read More

A car accident in the San Francisco area involving a runaway Muni bus resulted in injuries for a female driver the evening of April 17, 2011. The San Jose Mercury News reports that the injury car accident occurred near the intersection of San Jose Avenue and Mission Street in Daly City. Officials say the bus was improperly parked, rolled down the roadway and crashed into the victim's vehicle. She was trapped in the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital with injuries, but is expected to survive. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident.

It is indeed fortunate that the victim of this bus accident escaped without major injuries. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from her injuries. Read More

A car accident in Los Angeles proved fatal for a 42-year-old pedestrian the morning of April 18, 2011. CBS News reports that the fatal pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of California Street and Pacific Boulevard in Walnut Park. Police say Luis Jimenez, 23, ran a stop sign at the intersection, lost control of his vehicle and struck a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and Jimenez was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving and gross vehicular manslaughter.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved this deceased victim. His family members will be in my prayers. Read More

A motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a car accident in Orange County after he was struck by a vehicle at a street intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the serious injury accident occurred at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in Seal Beach, when the 40-year-old motorcyclist was struck by a small-size pickup truck. The motorcyclist sustained head injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. Officials are looking into what caused this injury crash.

I'm relieved to note that this victim did not sustain critical injuries. I wish the motorcyclist the very best for a swift and full recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accidents

There were 35 deaths and 801 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Orange County, according to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Seal Beach, there were no deaths, but 13 injuries due to motorcycle accidents during the same year. Read More

A bus accident in Culver City proved fatal for a male pedestrian who was crossing the street. The Daily Breeze reports that the fatal pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Apple Street the afternoon of April 14, 2011. The man was walking across the intersection when he was struck by the bus that was making a turn. Officials are investigating the cause of this fatal accident.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved the deceased victim. His family members and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. Read More