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One Person Dead After Industry Drunk Driving Car Accident, 5 Others Seriously Injured

A drunk driving car accident in Industry, a suburb of Los Angeles County, claimed one life and seriously injured 5 others when 4 cars collided on Tuesday night. Authorities reported that several of the victims were trapped in their vehicles until emergency personnel arrived.

Approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday was when the accident took place. A vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was driving erratically at 65 mph and crossed over the median. The driver was apparently drunk driving and crashed his vehicle into another, igniting the chain car crash that involved four vehicles. The driver has been identified as 25-year-old Omar Vivar, and has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) at the time of the accident.

The site of the drunk driving accident was the intersection of East Valley Boulevard and South Stimson Avenue.

Steven Carson from Walnut was pronounced dead at the scene, while 5 others were injured and taken to local hospitals.

Drunk driving is a serious offense on the roads — not only is it illegal, it is the cause of around 35,000 accidents and injuries each year, as well as many drunk driving fatalities. If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident in Industry, Los Angeles, or elsewhere, it is important that you get in touch with a capable lawyer. Our personal injury car accident lawyers can provide aggressive representation to get you the results you need — call 888.222.8286 for a free consultation.

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El Monte Single Car Accident Suspected To Be Drunk Driving Accident

A single car accident that took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles is now under investigation by local authorities. In addition to causing multiple injuries, including one death, the car accident involved an unlicensed driver now suspected of drunk driving.

At 9:55 at the corner of Peck and East Rush, the unlicensed driver crashed into a utility pole, flipping his vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Luckily no other vehicles were involved, but the car contained two occupants other than the driver.

One of the passengers became trapped underneath the vehicle after it flipped. She was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene of the accident. The driver also suffered injuries, and was transported to Los Angeles County Medical Center for treatment.

Authorities project that the driver will be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) as well as causing harm to another person.

If you or someone you love has been killed or injured in a Los Angeles car accident, especially one involving drunk driving, it is imperative that you speak with a lawyer. A lawyer can help guide you through criminal and civil routes of reprieve, as well as offer general advice. Call a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a free consultation at 888.222.8286 for a free consultation.

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Police Suspect Drunk Driving In Accident That Injured Infant Siblings

A baby girl only 2 months of age has died of injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver in an accident on Friday. The girl, who’s older brother was also involved in the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene in Long Beach. According to reports, a man was pulling the two children across the street in a wagon on Friday night, at around 8:15 pm. While in the street, an SUV driving on the road crashed into the wagon that contained the two kids and continued driving, dragging along the wagon and kids with him for hundreds of yards. The girl’s injuries ended fatal and the boy, aged 2 or 3, was also injured and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver was located and arrested, and authorities have also mentioned that he may have been drunk driving during the accident.

If you have taken on injuries from a car accident, make sure that you have any and all of your legal concerns taken care of. Unless you speak with a lawyer, you may not fully understand the legality of your case, which is important whether or not you pursue litigation. To receive information from one of our Los Angeles car accident lawyers, call our law offices at 310.882.6810.

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Two Injured In Three-Vehicle Accident Caused By Drunk Driving

A 22-year-old woman involved in an accident on Interstate 15 yesterday was also arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities said. When the accident occurred yesterday, the young woman is reported have made an unsafe lane change, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. Due to her condition, the woman is thought to have made the lane change without noticing the position of the approaching vehicle. She hit the SUV, causing a rollover to occur. In the process, another vehicle was also hit. CHP reported that two occupants from the SUV, both from Escondido, were taken to Saint Mary Medical Center with substantial injuries. The young woman was then taken in on charges of felony DUI.

In the event that you have been injured in an accident such as this one, it is important that you do not disregard the legal side of your case. Especially due to the aspect of drunk driving, your case is very significant from a legal standpoint. A car accident lawyer can bring valuable advice to the table in a case such as this one, as well as actually handling case if the need arises. To receive your free consultation, contact our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at 310.882.6810 or submit the details of your case online for prompt advice.

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Crash on Highway 18 Thought To Be Result of Drunk Driving

A man suspected be drunk driving early Monday morning has been arrested, after causing an accident where his vehicle flipped on the highway, authorities reported. The man, identified as Jashdeep Gill, was reportedly in the fast lane of Highway 118 when, as an apparent result of driving drunk, he lost control of his vehicle. The accident occurred westbound past Rocky Peak Fire road, ay about 2:05 am on Monday morning. After losing control, Gill struck the center divider of the highway, resulting in the rollover of his vehicle. When the car finally stopped, it was situated on its roof in a position perpendicular to the roadway.

About 2 minutes past the accident, Gill exited his vehicle and walked away. At this point, another driver, Michael Cerniglia of Camarillo, crashed into Gill’s vehicle as he progressed west on the highway. Due to the early morning darkness, Cerneglia said he couldn’t see Gill’s vehicle lying on the highway. Cerneglia was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head, in the form of a cut.

If you have been injured in a car crash, one of the most important things to do is to get advice from a lawyer. Especially in an accident like this one, where drunk driving is an issue, you should be sure that you know your legal rights. To recieve a free consultation, call our law offices at 310.882.6810 or submit your case online.

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Car Accident Kills Fontana Woman

A car accident this morning resulted in the death of one woman, in an accident that is suspected to be the result of drunk driving. At around 2:25 am, the driver of a Honda Civic, 26-year-old Fontana woman, stood from her car after it stalled and switched positions with another passenger, but was struck from behind by another car. The woman as well as two passengers suffered injuries, ranging from mild to moderate injuries, which ended fatal for the woman of Fontana, who died in the hospital later.

According to reports, the driver of the other car involved was not aware of the stalled car on the side of the road. She was also treated for injuries at a local hospital, but was taken in on suspicion of manslaughter following treatment.

In this case, it is not certain whether or not drunk driving was the cause of the accident. If you have been involved in an accident that was indeed caused by a drunk driver, it may be especially important that you take legal action. Unlike other incidents of car crashes, these car accidents are caused entirely by illegal actions, which should probably be punished. Not only will this recuperate you for your losses, you will also contribute to stopping growing issue of drunk driving accidents. To speak with a Los Angeles car accident lawyer about a drunk driving accident, please call 310.882.6810 for additional information and advice about your case.

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Women Killed In Indio Rollover Accident

Two women were killed alongside four others injured in a possible drunk driving accident on Interstate 10 just east of Indio. According to California Highway Patrol officers, the rollover accident that occured on Sunday night involved Steven Samuel Chavez, a 23 year old of West Covina, who hit a 2000 Dodge Pickup while driving at high speeds in a 2000 Toyota Sedan. Both vehicles spun out of control into the rollover accident. One of the passengers in the Dodge was ejected, suffering injuries with the other passengers. It has been suggested that the accident may have been a case of drunk driving. The driver, Chavez, was involved in a short pursuit with a CHP officer earlier, following a traffic violation that occured at 10:20 pm.

Drunk driving accidents are a serious concern on today’s roads. With car accidents being one of the leading causes of death in America, drunk driving accidents only adds to an already dreadful problem. If you have suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident, it is important that you speak with a lawyer and take proper legal action. To receive a free consultation, contact a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles as soon as possible.

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