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Three Identified Following Fatal Fairfield Crash

Three Identified Following Fatal Fairfield Crash

Three Identified Following Fatal Fairfield Crash – On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people who recently lost their lives in a local car accident. The crash occurred in Fairfield on Friday, November 9, 2018, four days earlier and reportedly involved only one vehicle. The fatally injured individuals were identified as 18-year-old Sacramento resident Katie Good, 20-year-old Elk Grove resident Diamond Day, and 19-year-old Stockton resident Mary Grosvenor. An investigation into the accident is ongoing and being conducted by Solano area California Highway Patrol (CHP). My condolences are extended to the mourning families of Ms. Good, Mr. Day, and Ms. Grosvenor after they have endured such a tragic event.

Collision Details

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Sacramento Pedestrian Wrongful Death

Sacramento Pedestrian Wrongful Death

Sacramento Pedestrian Wrongful Death. Recently, light was shed on a Sacramento pedestrian wrongful death when the man suspected of causing a hit-and-run accident, involving a 14-year-old boy, gave himself up to local authorities. The surrender ended a search for the driver who struck and killed De’Sean Rowe-Manns in September. It happened as the teenager walked his bicycle in the bike lane, while on his way to school, along Watt Avenue close to Whitney Avenue. It was reported that the young man was struck by a driver of an SUV and landed on the hood of the vehicle, which carried Rowe-Mans for a few blocks until the driver stopped and laid the boy on the grass. At this point, the driver fled the scene without offering assistance or phoning for emergency help. Rowe-Manns was transported to UC Davis Medical Center and died there after suffering numerous broken bones and hemorrhaging from his spine.

Sacramento Pedestrian Wrongful Death Details

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Camp Death Toll Reaches 42

Camp Death Toll Reaches 42

Camp Death Toll Reaches 42 – According to reports from state authorities, the Camp Fire, which consumed Paradise, Magalia, and other nearby areas, has become the deadliest wildfire in the history of California. Officials reports state that 42 people have officially been declared deceased so far. However, authorities are still searching areas the wildfire has affected for injured and deceased individuals. Reportedly, over 160 search and rescue staff are assisting in the attempt to find missing persons. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said to reporters that county and state agencies are trying to work quickly to locate and identify those who lost their lives, saying “I know the toll it takes on loved ones.” My sincere sympathy is with the many people who’ve tragically lost friends, family, and community members due to this tragedy.

Wildfire Information

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Fibromyalgia Following Car Accidents

Fibromyalgia Following Car Accidents

Fibromyalgia Following Car Accidents — Most people can’t look away when they see a serious car accident on the side of the road. There is often a large traffic jam that frustrates people who are trying to travel from place to place. Unfortunately, car accidents have become so common that some people aren’t even surprised when they see them. Some statistics on car accidents published by the Department of Transportation (United States DOT) include:

  • In 2016, there were close to 3,500 deaths that resulted from distracted driving, such as texting or talking on the phone while driving.
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Osteomyelitis is Associated with a Femoral Shaft Fracture

Osteomyelitis is Associated with a Femoral Shaft Fracture

Osteomyelitis is Associated with a Femoral Shaft Fracture — A broken bone is a painful injury that can lead to even worse complications. One of the most common ways which someone might break a bone is in a car accident. Unfortunately, car accidents continue to be a common problem in the United States and around the world. According to some of the statistics on car accidents released by Aceable:

  • Drunk driving continues to be a major issue in the United States, contributing to close to a third of car accidents every year.
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Boating Accident Kills Redding Man

Boating Accident Kills Redding Man

Boating Accident Kills Redding Man — The Trinity County Sheriff’s Department (TCSD) reported that a young man from Shasta County tragically lost his life during a recent boating accident. The accident took place on Lewiston Lake in Trinity County. The man was identified by authorities as Tyler Allen Brooks, a Redding resident and former student of Anderson High School. Brooks was one of two people involved in the accident. The other individual was identified as Travis Stroup, a 20-year-old Anderson resident. Stroup was reportedly not injured during the incident.

My deep sympathy and my support are with Mr. Brooks’ family members and loved ones during this difficult time.

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Stockton Traffic Accident Involving Speeding

Stockton Traffic Accident Involving Speeding

Stockton Traffic Accident Involving Speeding — A Stockton traffic accident occurred on November 7 when a woman was rear-ended by a speeding vehicle. The woman was driving northbound along Montauban Avenue in the vicinity of Swain Road shortly after 2:30 in the afternoon when a speeding car began following closely behind her vehicle. The woman attempted to turn onto Caribbean Circle when she was rear-ended by the speeding vehicle behind her. The impact of the collision propelled the woman’s car into a fence. Fortunately, the woman escaped serious injuries in the crash.

Stockton Traffic Accident Investigation

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Oroville Collision Kills One

Oroville Collision Kills One

Oroville Collision Kills One — California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a serious auto accident happened in Oroville on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The accident reportedly caused one man to suffer injuries that cost him his life. Officers say that the crash only involved one vehicle and did not harm any other individuals. Officials of Butte County have only identified the fatally injured driver as a 21-year-old male. The man’s identity will be released after his family is properly notified by authorities of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation into the accident is still underway and is being conducted by CHP. My condolences are sent out to those who are currently grieving over the loss of their friend and family member.

Crash Information

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November 2018 Fairfield Community Event Calendar

November 2018 Fairfield Community Event Calendar

November 2018 Fairfield Community Event Calendar — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this time of the year is often filled with family, friends, love, and food. Some of us spend multiple days preparing for Thanksgiving – after all, that Turkey won’t cook itself. But what about the rest of the month? If you are interested in partaking in local community activities but have been unsure of what’s going on in Fairfield, continue reading below to find some upcoming events that spark your interest.

Master Carving Skills Class

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Camp Fire

Camp Fire

Camp Fire — The Camp Fire became a haunting reminder of the effect that low humidity, parched earth, and high winds have during fire season. Months after the Carr Fire destroyed over 1,600 structures and burned 229,651 acres, the even more destructive Camp Fire erupted in the area of Feather River Canyon on November 9. It was located near Highway 70 on Camp River Road. As of Sunday, November 11, 23 individuals have died in the fire, and authorities are still searching for 100 more who are missing. As a wildfire attorney, I am well aware of the destructive force of a fire. As your neighbor in Northern California, I share your grief for those who died. I would like to offer my condolences to the families and friends of the decedents who are facing a devastating loss.

The Origin of the Camp Fire

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