Southern California Snowstorms Result in Dangerous Driving Conditions Recently Southern California was hit by a serious snowstorm that caused dangerous conditions on the 14 Freeway. The slick roads wet from rain and snow resulted in several accidents—one accident occurring in Palmdale was fatal. According to ABC 7 News, “at least…
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Heading into Holidays—Stay Safe on Southern California Roads
Heading into Holidays—Stay Safe on Southern California Roads The holiday season is just kicking off with Thanksgiving around the corner. With millions of people traveling to visit family, go shopping, and attend holiday events, the roads can be more dangerous than ever. It is important to make sure that as…
Study Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Level to .05—California Bill Supports the Drop
Drunk driving is a continual problem on California roads. In order to combat this deadly danger, a new state bill has been proposed which would lower the legal blood-alcohol level for drivers in California to .05%. ABC 7 News reports that California law makers are considering the bill, AB 1713,…
2 Young Men in Critical Condition After Head-on Santa Ana Crash
Two young men in their twenties were seriously injured in a Santa Ana car accident. According to ABC 7 News, the young men were riding in a white Acura when it hit a semi-truck head on. The collision occurred in the middle of the day, near West McFadden Avenue and…
Hundreds of Drunk Drivers Arrested, Dozens Killed, in July 4th Car Accidents
The 4th of July is generally a day filled with food, family and friends, and fireworks as people across the nation celebrate America. These celebrations often include alcohol and far too often people make the dangerous choice to drive while intoxicated. As a result, a significant increase in drunk driving…
Lyft and Uber Passengers: What to do if You are Injured in a Rideshare Accident
Using rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber are now a typical part of people’s lives, especially in big cities like Los Angeles. Riders use the apps when they don’t have a car, don’t want to drive, or aren’t interested in trying to find parking at their destination. These rideshare apps…
Three-Vehicle North Hollywood Crash Results in Pedestrian Wrongful Death
A three-vehicle car accident in North Hollywood resulted in the death of a female pedestrian standing on the sidewalk. According to KTLA News, the crash occurred just after 3:00 p.m. on March 26, 2019, on Victory Boulevard. Police reported that a “BMW driven by an identified male in his 20s…
Uber & Lyft Ridesharing Cars Causing Increased Traffic in San Francisco
Are ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft taking cars and vehicles off the road, thereby helping to reduce traffic congestion and traffic accidents, or are these ride sharing services adding vehicles and congestion and traffic collisions to our streets and highways? Uber and Lyft, two of the most popular…
14-Year-Old Skateboarder Injured in Ventura Hit-and-Run
Over the weekend, a 14-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run accident in Ventura. The boy was skateboarding westbound on Darling Road just after 10 p.m. A car traveling eastbound down the road hit the teenager. A witness to the accident called 911. The teenage boy was treated at the…
Increased Traffic and Crashes on Silver Lake Roads Due to Traffic App “Short-cuts”
According to ABC 7 News, popular traffic map apps, such as Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps, are causing big problems on small Los Angeles residential streets. One residential road in Silver Lake has become a popular “short cut” for app users. However, with more commuters using this “short cut,”…