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Arden Arcade Major Injury

Arden Arcade Major Injury

Arden Arcade Major Injury – A major injury occurred in a three-vehicle collision that happened on October 15, 2018, at a local intersection. Tow trucks were required to remove at least several of the vehicles, which sustained serious damage. The collision occurred at the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Munroe Street just south of Fair Oaks Boulevard shortly after 8:30 in the morning. The incident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Details of the Arden Arcade Major Injury Collision

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Utility Company Fire Liability

Utility Company Fire Liability

Utility Company Fire Liability – Accusations of utility company fire liability in the 2017 Cascade Fire in Yuba County were leveled at Pacific Gas and Electric Company in an October report. With this latest investigative claim, PG&E is being held responsible for a total of 16 fires that erupted one year ago in both the Sacramento Valley and the northern bay area. These fires were deadly, killing 44 individuals. According to Cal Fire, the Cascade Fire was started due to sagging power lines owned by the utility company. The Cascade fire alone is responsible for the death of four people, including that of a firefighter, and destroyed 9,089 acres and 264 buildings. With changes in legislation to lessen utility company fire liability, many people who lost everything in the fire are worried about how the changes will affect insurance premiums and their ability to recoup damages.

Cal Fire Report on the Utility Company Fire Liability

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Rocklin Car Accident Injury

Rocklin Car Accident Injury

Rocklin Car Accident Injury – While the type of car accident injury you have depends on many factors such as the type of car you drive, your speed and the impact location, certain injuries are frequently seen in emergency rooms all over the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), about three million vehicle passengers and drivers are injured nationwide annually. Some are minor injuries, and others are catastrophic. Let’s take a look at the types of injuries commonly seen after a car accident.

Lacerations

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Car Accident Fatally Injures Ceres Man

Car Accident Fatally Injures Ceres Man

Car Accident Fatally Injures Ceres Man — A motor vehicle collision in Stanislaus County claimed the life of a Ceres man and caused serious injuries to an elderly Modesto woman on October 13, 2018. The accident occurred shortly before 5:30 in the afternoon at the intersection of Service Road and Ustick Road in Ceres. The man was driving his 2003 Honda Civic southbound along Ustick Road when he approached a stop sign at the intersection. The man entered the intersection and was broadsided by a westbound 2005 Kia Sportage driven by an elderly woman. The impact of the collision caused damage to the front-end of the Kia and driver’s side of the Honda. Both vehicles came to a rest along the shoulder of Service Road, just west of Ustick Road. The Kia driver suffered major injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Sadly, the Honda driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 29-year-old Rigoberto Alvarez of Ceres.

My sympathy is extended to the friends and family of Mr. Alvarez during this difficult time.

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Freeport Boulevard Bicyclist Fatality

Freeport Boulevard Bicyclist Fatality

Freeport Boulevard Bicyclist Fatality – A bicycle fatality occurred east of Interstate 5 on October 15, 2018. According to a spokesperson for the Sacramento Police Department, the accident was reported around 10:00 in the morning where officers found that the bicyclist had been in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer. Although the rider was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the individual died later.

I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the decedent in their time of grief.

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Merced County Accident Kills Pedestrian

Merced County Accident Kills Pedestrian

Merced County Accident Kills Pedestrian — A pedestrian passed away after being struck by a vehicle in Merced County on October 9, 2018. The pedestrian accident occurred around 7:00 in the evening along H Street and Sixth Street in Los Banos. A man was walking in the area when he was hit by an oncoming 2010 Ford Fusion. Sadly, the man suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Officials have withheld the identity of the victim pending the notification of his family.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the friends and family of the deceased during this difficult time.

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Fatal Oroville DUI Arrest Made

Fatal Oroville DUI Arrest Made

Fatal Oroville DUI Arrest Made – According to Butte County authorities, police arrested one man who was involved in a deadly car accident that took place just south of Oroville on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Reports from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the collision left one woman with fatal trauma. Two other individuals were also left with major injuries as a result of the accident. The woman who tragically lost her life was identified as Hillary Christine Wilhite, a 20-year-old woman, and resident of the Oroville community.

My sympathy is extended to Ms. Wilhite’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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Plumas Lake Man Sentenced

Plumas Lake Man Sentenced

Plumas Lake Man Sentenced – On Friday, September 7, 2018, a Plumas Lake man entered a no contest plea for charges related to the attack of a jogger that took place last summer in Yuba County. The event took place on Jully 22, 2018, when a 25-year-old Olivehurst woman was assaulted while jogging. Eric J. Keller, a 22-year-old resident of Plumas Lake, was arrested under multiple charges in September related to the attack, including assault with intent to commit mayhem, kidnapping, and intended sexual assault. However, the latter two charges were dropped as part of a plea deal. Keller was sentenced to six years of prison time by Judge Kathleen O’Connor of the Yuba County Superior Court.

Attack Details

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Lincoln Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Lincoln Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Lincoln Fatal Motorcycle Accident – The chances of being in a fatal motorcycle accident are high. They occur almost 30 percent more often than fatalities in car accidents. While there are more car accidents and your chance of dying is one in 303, your chances of living are far greater than if you were on a motorcycle. This may sound like a good reason to give up riding, but it is instead a call for greater safety on the part of both motorists and bikers. Let’s look at a few ways to improve the odds in your favor.

Incidence of a Fatal Motorcycle Accident

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October 2018 Rocklin Community Event Calendar

October 2018 Rocklin Community Event Calendar

October 2018 Rocklin Community Event Calendar – Rocklin is a highly desirable city to live in when it comes to cities in Placer County of California. The city has an active nightlife scene, high-quality public education schools, and comparably low crime rates. According to rankings on Niche, Rocklin places in the Top 50 safest suburbs in California and the Top 100 safest places to live in California. Whether you are living in Rocklin or will be stopping through during October, there is an abundance of community activities for everyone. Continue reading to find an upcoming local event to attend.

Open Mic Night

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