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Oroville Auto Accident Fatality

Oroville Auto Accident Fatality

Oroville Auto Accident Fatality – According to officials from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), one man received fatal injuries during a car accident that occurred in the Oroville area on Sunday, September 24, 2018. CHP stated that a young child was also hurt during the crash. County officials identified the driver as Cory Rasmussen, a 37-year-old resident of Berry Creek. The child was identified as Gayle Thompson, a 9-year-old girl, and resident of Paradise/Berry Creek. Authorities reported that girl’s injuries were not life-threatening.

My thoughts and condolences are sent out to Mr. Rasmussen’s family after they have endured this tragic loss.

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Sacramento Box Truck Accident

Sacramento Box Truck Accident

Sacramento Box Truck Accident – A box truck accident involving a minivan happened recently along Interstate 80 in Sacramento and resulted in injuries. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sacramento firefighters, along with paramedics, arrived at the scene to help. The accident will be investigated by the CHP to establish why the collision happened and place responsibility.

Sacramento Box Truck Accident Details

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Fibula Injury Symptoms

Fibula Injury Symptoms

Fibula Injury Symptoms. There are three different bones that make up the leg. These include the femur, which is the largest leg bone and makes up the thigh, and the tibia and fibula, which come together to make up the lower leg. Because the tibia is the larger of the two bones of the lower leg, it receives a lot of attention; however, fibula injuries should not be overlooked. The fibula is the bone that is often broken when people snapped their ankle. According to information what has been published by Up To Date:

  • There are close to 200 ankle fractures per every 100,000 people every year.
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Elk Grove Fatal Accident

Elk Grove Fatal Accident

Elk Grove Fatal Accident. An Elk Grove fatal accident occurred September 24 on Highway 99 at about 6:00 in the evening, resulting in the death of a teenager and injuries to other occupants. Three of the injured parties were identified as young children. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident was a chain reaction crash involving five vehicles, including a Toyota Sienna and a 4Runner. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased in this time of sorrow.

Accident Details

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Madera County Crash Fatally Injures Two

Madera County Crash Fatally Injures Two

Madera County Crash Fatally Injures Two — On September 20, 2018, a head-on collision in Madera County claimed the lives of two parties and left two others with critical injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 6:00 in the evening along Avenue 9 in the vicinity of Road 40. A 45-year-old Fresno man was driving his 1993 Acura Legend sedan eastbound along Avenue 9 when his vehicle veered into the oncoming traffic lane and collided with a westbound Suzuki SUV. Medical personnel responding to the scene transported the Acura driver and a 1-year-old female passenger of the Suzuki to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Unfortunately, the Suzuki driver and their front-seat passenger were both pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials have identified the victims as 24-year-old Jessica Myers and 26-year-old Frankie Jose Rodriguez, both of Chowchilla.

I would like to extend my sincere sympathy and condolences to the friends and family of the two parties who lost their lives in this devastating accident.

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Sacramento Chain Reaction Accident

Sacramento chain reaction accident

Sacramento Chain Reaction Accident – A multiple-vehicle chain reaction accident happened on State Route 51 southbound just north of the Fulton Avenue off-ramp as later commuters were heading to work around 9:20 a.m. Injuries were reported and the Sacramento Fire Department responded as well as police. Seven vehicles were involved in the accident. The only car that was identified by name was a Saab 9-7x.

Details of the Sacramento Chain Reaction Accident

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Rancho Cordova Bicyclist Fatality

Rancho Cordova Bicyclist Fatality

Rancho Cordova Bicyclist Fatality – A bicycle accident fatality happened on September 20, 2018,  after the rider was struck by a speeding car on southbound Sunrise Boulevard. Although first responders attempted to save the man’s life, it was unsuccessful. Authorities with the East Sacramento California Highway Patrol (CHP) are investigating the cause of the accident, it is not believed that drugs or alcohol played a part in the collision.

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

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North Highlands Pedestrian Injury

North Highlands Pedestrian Injury

North Highlands Pedestrian Injury – A pedestrian injury occurred in North Highlands on September 21, 2018, involving a vehicular collision. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident involved a compact car, which struck a pedestrian at about 7:30 in the morning at Madison Avenue and Jackson Street. A witness to the incident called in the report and several vehicles stopped to try and help. The Sacramento Fire Department was called to the scene to aid the injured person, who was transported to a nearby hospital. No information has been released by the CHP on the identity of the pedestrian who was struck or the nature and intensity of the injuries. Authorities will be investigating the accident to determine cause and place fault.

Sacramento County Statistics

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South Sacramento Accident Fatality

South Sacramento Accident Fatality

South Sacramento Accident Fatality – A head-on collision in the South Sacramento County area occurred in the early morning hours of September 23 and resulted in a fatality to one person and injuries to another. The accident happened along State Route 160 northbound, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The fire department was called to the scene to assist, and see to the reported injuries. It is unknown at this time whether drugs or alcohol played a part in the accident.

Details of the South Sacramento Accident Fatality

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Paradise Motorcycle Crash Causes Life-Threatening Injuries
Paradise Motorcycle Crash Causes Life-Threatening Injuries

Paradise Motorcycle Crash Causes Life-Threatening Injuries – Officers of the Paradise Police Department (PPD) reported that a serious auto accident occurred near Paradise during the afternoon of Wednesday, September 19, 2018. PPD stated that the crash involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The accident left the motorcyclist with injuries that medical officials called “life-threatening.” The severely injured motorcyclist was identified by officials as Erik Lambert, a resident of the community of Paradise. Investigators say they are working to understand the causal factors involved in this crash. My thoughts and sympathy are with Mr. Lambert and his family during this difficult time.

Crash Information

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