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Collision Fatally Injures Davis Woman

Collision Fatally Injures Davis Woman

Collision Fatally Injures Davis Woman – According to officers of the Yolo area California Highway Patrol (CHP), one woman lost her life during a car accident on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The accident reportedly took place on a rural roadway in Yolo County and only involved one vehicle. The fatally injured woman was identified by Yolo County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, as Cristina Gonzales Rios, a 36-year-old resident of Davis. The CHP has reported that they are still conducting a full investigation into what may have caused the accident.

My deep sympathy and condolences are with Gonzales Rios’ family and friends while they are mourning the loss of their loved one.

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Dangerous Oroville Speeding Violations

Dangerous Oroville Speeding Violations

Dangerous Oroville Speeding Violations – There are many ways that reckless drivers can cause a crash and car accidents often come with serious, and even fatal, consequences. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that the state sees around one traffic accident for every 100 million miles traveled by all vehicles, a number that has steadily risen in past years. While dangerous driving behaviors are various and include things like using cell phones, operating a vehicle under the influence, and violating traffic signals, speeding is almost universally the leading cause of traumatic collisions across Northern California cities.

Speeding Statistics

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Sacramento Bicycle Collisions

Sacramento Bicycle Collisions

Sacramento Bicycle Collisions – Sacramento bicycle collisions in 2015 numbered around 231 that led to injuries and fatalities. These figures will be rising as cities institute bike sharing programs, and more people are discovering the cost-effectiveness, pleasure, and exercise afforded to those who ride. Let’s see who is at fault in bicycle accidents, what degree of liability do cyclist delivery jobs impart and the negligence that occurs when children are involved.

Who Is At-Fault in a Sacramento Bicycle Collisions?

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Older Drivers Safety

Older Drivers Safety

Older Drivers Safety – As people age, their body changes with them. During the elderly years, this could mean a loss in visual acuity, a decrease in reflexes, and issues with memory. This all plays a role in someone’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and may impact the chances of an auto accident occurring. Whether it is bumper scratches or a serious multi-car accident, every car accident carries with it the opportunity of sustaining multiple injuries. According to some statistics published by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  • In 2016, between 35,000 and 40,000 people were killed in car accidents.
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Sacramento Traffic Collision

Sacramento Traffic Collision

Sacramento Traffic Collision – A Sacramento multi-traffic collision along Interstate 80 on September 17, 2018, resulted in injuries and major damage to at least one vehicle that was involved. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), two of the cars involved in the crash were undrivable and had to be removed by tow trucks from the site. The CHP will be investigating the collision to determine fault and has not reported whether alcohol or drugs was involved.

Sacramento Traffic Collision Details

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Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury  – On September 19, 2018, a major bicycle injury occurred at around 5:20 in the morning along Watt Avenue. It involved a bicycle rider who was walking his bike across the road when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The cyclist landed on the car’s hood, and it was reported that the vehicle turned on Potter Lane and proceeded for about a block before the bicycle rider fell off. The driver then fled the scene of the accident without checking on the rider. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the bicyclist suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. However, no information on his condition has been released at this time.

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury Details

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Upcoming West Sacramento Community Activities

Upcoming West Sacramento Community Activities

Upcoming West Sacramento Community Activities. West Sacramento is a lively community filled with a vivid nightlife, but the city is mainly known for its rapid population growth over the last few decades. In the 2000 census, West Sacramento had a population of 31,615. By 2010, the city had hit a dramatic 54.2% population increase to 48,744 people. More people equals more chances to go out and meet like-minded individuals that share some of your interests. Below I have listed a handful of social events that will be taking place this September in West Sacramento.

Dr. Jacob Liberman

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Placerville Receives Safety Grant

Placerville Receives Safety Grant

Placerville Receives Safety Grant – City Council members of Placerville announced on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, that the city has received funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The grant, awarded by way of the National Highway Traffic Administration, released $50,000 to the Placerville Police Department (PPD) to increase safety on the city’s roadways. According to officials, the money will be used for several safety operations, including conducting DUI and license checkpoints, specialized patrols to reduce distracted driving, community educational programs, and motorcycle safety enforcement. The grant will be used during a cycle beginning on October 1, 2018, and ending on September 30, 2019.

Common Motorcycle Accident Factors in Placerville

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Carmichael Pedestrian Injury

Carmichael Pedestrian Injury

Carmichael Pedestrian Injury – A juvenile suffered a pedestrian injury when he was struck by a hit and run driver on September 18 in front of a Carmichael hospital. According to details of the accident, the pedestrian with trauma is 14-years-old and was able to provide authorities with a description of both the vehicle and the driver that fled the scene. The extent of the injuries to the young man is unknown at this time.

Carmichael Pedestrian Injury Details

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Sacramento Collision Death 

Sacramento Collision Death

Sacramento Collision Death – A suspect has been taken into custody following a recent Sacramento collision death involving an 18-year-old city resident. Following the collision, Avanesh Mal, age 32, fled the scene of the September 14 accident, even though the other man’s vehicle had become engulfed in flames. The suspect, according to the Sacramento Police Department, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and was booked at the main jail in Sacramento County on September 15. I would like to extend my prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life in this tragedy with the hope that they may find solace.

Further Details of the Sacramento Collision Death

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