A 27-year-old Santa Barbara woman and a 43-year-old man from Ventura were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident after the cycle collided with a pedestrian. According to a KSBY news report, the pedestrian accident occurred in front of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital on Patterson Avenue in Goleta, the night of December 20, 2011. Officials have not released information regarding how the collision occurred. Both victims of this crash have been listed in critical condition. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the victims of this Santa Barbara County pedestrian accident. I wish them the very best for a complete and quick recovery.

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A car accident in Ventura County, which officials say was caused by a fatigued driver, proved fatal for 30-year-old Sergio Mendez, a former Marine. KABC News reports that the fatal crash happened at a Starbucks store on Ventura Street in Fillmore, the night of December 13, 2011. Police say Michael Cedarland, an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his SUV into the building. Mendez suffered fatal injuries after he was pinned between the vehicle and a wall inside the Starbucks. Also injured in this crash were Jose Iraheta of Lancaster and Thomas Michaels of Piru. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

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A car accident in Los Angeles proved fatal for an elderly pedestrian identified by officials as 72-year-old Teresa Pimentel. The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the accident, which involved a hit-and-run driver, occurred the night of December 12, 2011 in the 11700 block of Foothill Boulevard in Lakeview Terrace. Police say Pimentel was crossing the street when a van struck her and then left the scene. No suspect or vehicle description is available. Pimetel suffered fatal injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Teresa Pimentel, who has been tragically killed in this hit-and-run car accident. They will be in my prayers.

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A car accident in Ventura proved fatal for an elderly pedestrian, who was identified as 83-year-old Ella Mae Day. The Ventura County Star reports that the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the afternoon of December 7. Police say Day was walking along the sidewalk on Calle Almendro in Thousand Oaks when she was struck by vehicle that was backing out of the driveway. The driver was identified as 80-year-old Marshall Bowen. Day died at the scene after she was pinned under the vehicle. Officials are still looking into what caused this fatal pedestrian accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Ella Mae Day for their devastating loss. This grieving family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A car accident in Culver City proved fatal for a pedestrian who was identified by officials as 53-year-old John Boyle of Los Angeles. The Culver City Patch reports that the fatal car accident happened the afternoon of November 27, 2011 on Washington Boulevard near Elenda Street. Boyle was struck by a car as he was crossing the street. He died from injuries sustained in the crash at a local hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved John Boyle for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

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A 58-year-old man who was killed in a Los Angeles car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, has been identified by officials as Papaivai Masaga. The Daily Breeze reports that the fatal hit-and-run collision occurred the evening of November 26, 2011 in the 22100 block of South Main Street in Carson. Masaga was trying to cross the street to get to his apartment complex when he was struck by a Ford Mustang. Masaga was pronounced dead shortly afterward at the scene of the crash. Officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver who was last seen fleeing west on 223rd Street. Police say the Mustang has damage to its front side, including a broken headlight.

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A car accident in San Bernardino involving a drowsy driver resulted in injuries for at least two people the morning of November 26, 2011. The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports that the injury crash occurred on Milliken Avenue when a driver who fell asleep at the wheel struck three people – one jogger and two bicyclists – who were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The jogger suffered several broken bones and the female cyclist underwent surgery after suffering critical injuries. The male bicyclist was not injured.

I sympathize with the two seriously injured victims of this pedestrian accident. I pray for their swift and full recovery.

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A car accident in Ontario proved fatal for 56-year-old James Frederik Kuhr. The Press-Enterprise reports that the fatal pedestrian accident happened on November 11, 2011 at Francis Street and Hellman Avenue. Officials say Kuhr parked his large truck on Francis Street and attempted to walk across the street when a Mitsubishi Montero SUV hit him. Police report the SUV was making a left turn from Hellman onto Francis. Kuhr was taken to an area medical center where he succumbed to his injuries four days later. Officials are looking into the cause of the accident.

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A car accident in Los Angeles resulted in injuries for a 17-year-old male student who was walking to high school. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the injury collision happened the morning of November 15, 2011 at the intersection of Puente and Temple avenues in Bassett. Officials say that the teenager suffered major head injuries and was taken to an area medical center. Officials are investigating the cause of this injury pedestrian accident.

My heart goes out to this student. I sincerely hope he has not suffered catastrophic injuries. I pray for his swift and full recovery from whatever injuries he has sustained.

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A car accident in Fullerton resulted in life-threatening head injuries for a woman in her 30s. The Orange County Register reports that the injury pedestrian collision happened at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Emery Ranch Road. The pedestrian was taken to an area trauma center with critical injuries. The driver of the SUV involved remained at the scene of the accident. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with this severely injured victim and sincerely hope she makes it through her injuries. I pray for her complete recovery.

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