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Two People Critically Injured in Citrus Heights Roadside Accident

Two People Critically Injured in Citrus Heights Roadside Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Citrus Heights personal injury lawyer. An accident in Citrus Heights in the evening hours of June 18 critically injured two people while three others suffered minor injuries. The incident happened after a two-vehicle collision that was minor, where others exited their vehicles to try and help. At this point, a Chevy Tahoe ran into those who were standing near the cars, causing serious injuries. Local police are asking that anyone with information call as soon as possible because any tip, even a small one, might be helpful in determining why those people were hit by the pickup.

Accident Details

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Identity of Those Killed in Garbage Truck Accident Revealed

Identity of Those Killed in Garbage Truck Accident Revealed

I’m Ed Smith, an Elk Grove wrongful death lawyer. A deadly collision occurred on June 12 involving a car and a garbage truck. In an update, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office recently identified Dennis Pfister, age 82, and his wife, Patricia, age 75, as those who died. The accident happened when the truck, carrying dead animals, went down an embankment and struck the vehicle. Mrs. Pfister died at the accident scene, and her husband had to be extricated from the vehicle, after which he was taken to Kaiser South with major injuries and died that same day.

I want to offer my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the couple’s family and friends for their loss in this tragic accident.

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Truck Accident Causes Gravel Spill Near Merced

Truck Accident Causes Gravel Spill Near Merced

I’m Ed Smith, a Merced truck accident attorney. An accident caused a tractor-trailer hauling gravel to overturn near Merced during the afternoon of June 18, 2018. A 70-year-old Merced man was driving a 2016 Peterbilt along West 16th Street and attempted to enter the on-ramp for Highway 99 south at approximately 25 to 30 mph. While doing so, the truck reportedly overturned, landed on the driver’s side of the vehicle and spilled its load of gravel along the highway. The trucker was transported via air ambulance to a hospital in Modesto as a safety precaution.

Emergency Response

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Four-Vehicle Crash in Napa Causes Major Injury

I’m Ed Smith, a Napa personal injury lawyer. Recently, a collision that occurred in Napa left one person with major injuries that required a trip to a hospital for emergency care. California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash took place on a local highway on Friday, June 15, 2018. The accident is still being investigated as CHP officers attempt to determine what causal factors may have been involved. No other individuals were reported to have suffered injuries during the crash. Additionally, updates regarding the condition of the severely injured vehicle occupant had not been released by hospital staff as of Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Crash Details

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Vacaville Pedestrian Killed in Crash

Vacaville Pedestrian Killed in Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Vacaville personal injury lawyer. A recent collision in Vacaville left one pedestrian with injuries that cost them their life. Authorities from the Vacaville Police Department (VPD) responded to the incident and reported that the crash took place during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 17, 2018. The pedestrian has been identified by officials, but their identity is being withheld by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office until their family is properly notified about the tragic crash. My condolences go out to those who are currently grieving over the loss of their friend and family member following this terrible accident.

Accident Information

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Risks of Hydroplaning and Traumatic Injuries

Risks of Hydroplaning and Traumatic Injuries

I’m Ed Smith, a Car Accident Lawyer in Sacramento. Many people rely on motor vehicles to get to work, school, and to run errands. Unfortunately, when someone gets in a car, there is a risk of having an accident. Despite the driver’s education and numerous regulations surrounding motor vehicles, accidents still happen at a high rate. According to statistics published by the Association for Safe Road Travel:

  • More than one million people are killed in car accidents every year.
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Lap Belts: Cause and Effect

Lap Belts: Cause and Effect

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer. Buckling up your seatbelt when you get into a car is the best way to prevent injuries in case of an accident. While this is the law, there was a time when seatbelts were not required in motor vehicles. Like airbags, these safety devices came about after cars were invented. Back in the day, cars moved so slowly that injuries in car accidents were rare. However, as technology advanced and people can move from place to place more quickly, serious injuries and car crashes have become more common. Seatbelts were put into motor vehicles to prevent some of these injuries.

Introduction of Lap Belts 

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Man Killed In Fairfield Area Amtrak Accident

Man Killed In Fairfield Area Amtrak Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Fairfield personal injury lawyer. A pedestrian was struck by a passing commuter Amtrak train near the Suisun-Fairfield station on the night of Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The collision reportedly took place during the late evening on the western edge of Fairfield, close to the Suisun city limit. Authorities have not released any details about the injured individual so far. Additionally, no other pedestrians nor passengers on the train were injured during this tragic crash. My condolences are sent out to those who are grieving over their lost friend and family member during this difficult period of loss.

Collision Details

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Woman in Critical Condition after Redding Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Redding personal injury lawyer. On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, a local traffic accident left one woman with significant injuries. Redding Police Department (RPD) responded to the crash. RPD reports that the crash happened in the early night on the southeastern side of Redding. On Thursday, June 14, hospital officials stated that the woman remained in critical condition at the Redding Mercy Medical Center. Authorities have not been able to identify the injured woman but reported that she may be around 60-years-old. No further updates on the woman’s identity or condition have been published so far.

Collision Details

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Ceres Hit and Run Accident Fatally Injures Bicyclist

Ceres Hit and Run Accident Fatally Injures Bicyclist

I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury lawyer. A hit and run accident claimed the life of a bicyclist in south Ceres on June 15, 2018. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) were dispatched to the scene of a hit and run along Service Road and Moffett Road shortly after 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, CHP officers discovered an injured bicyclist who appeared to have been thrown off their BMX bike after being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Unfortunately, the bicyclist succumbed to their injuries a short time after the crash. The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 27-year-old Aaron Bryant of Ceres.

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the man who lost his life in this tragic accident.

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