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Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

January 10, 2019 | Edward Smith

Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

Reports issued by area California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that a man from Auburn was trapped inside his vehicle for hours following a car accident that took place near Grass Valley on Thursday, January 3, 2018. The man has only been identified as a 46-year-old Auburn resident, and responders say that he suffered serious trauma during the accident. According to officials, the crash involved only one vehicle, and no other individuals were in the car at the time of the collision. Updates on the condition of the injured Auburn man have not been released by hospital staff. Additionally, CHP is actively investigating possible causes of this collision.

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

December 28, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

Auburn is a wonderful city that sits right on the edge of the Sierra Nevadas, affording residents easy access to striking views of the nearby mountains as well as a quick commute to the major metropolitan area of Sacramento. However, even though Auburn is a small and easy-going community, it is located on one of the largest highways in the country between two very popular Northern California destinations. This means that Auburn sometimes sees heavy traffic. Unfortunately, where vehicles are on the road, there is always the risk of car accidents that cause severe or even life-changing injuries. Those who frequently drive in the Auburn area may be interested in the following statistics about how car accidents affect their city. The information included in this blog is from a 2018 report published by UC Berkeley researchers.

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

December 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

Reports from the Auburn Police Department (APD) stated that a major car accident took place in Auburn on Monday, December 24, 2018. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and left four people with injuries, all of whom were taken to a nearby hospital to be given emergency medical care. Whether or not any of the injuries were life-threatening has not been reported, and updates on their conditions remain unavailable. APD stated that they are currently investigating the accident and are attempting to determine which factors may have caused it to happen.

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

December 4, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

Auto accidents can happen anywhere there is vehicle traffic. However, as the winter is approaching and Auburn is beginning to see more rain, wind, and cold weather, there are additional factors that can make it more dangerous to use local roadways. Because winter driving factors do increase the risk of being involved in a serious car accident, residents should do what they can to stay safe. While many accidents are out of drivers’ control and can’t be avoided, there are a few important ways that drivers can improve their roadway safety. The following blog contains some of the top safety tips that drivers should keep in mind as they prepare to drive through the coming cold, rainy, and snowy months.

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

November 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

An estimated 5 million Americans traveled by car during Thanksgiving weekend and so many drivers on the road typically means a higher risk of auto accidents. As a way to handle major traffic spikes over the holiday weekend, Auburn area California Highway Patrol (CHP) instituted a maximum enforcement period. According to officials, the special enforcement operation began on November 21, 2018, and continued until midnight on Sunday, November 25, 2018. During the enforcement period, a dramatically increased number of patrol officers in the Auburn area and across the state were put on duty. CHP indicated that the goal of the enforcement period was to look out for dangerous driving behaviors in hopes of preventing serious or deadly car accidents.

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two

October 9, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two

Auburn Area Crash Hospitalizes Two – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a one-vehicle collision that occurred north of Auburn on Thursday, October 4, 2018, left two people with injuries. Officers stated that the collision took place shortly after it had rained, noting that the roadway had been slick at the accident scene. So far, no updates regarding the condition of either injured vehicle occupant have been released by hospital staff. Additionally, CHP investigators stated that they are currently working to determine the factors that led to this traumatic accident.

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist

August 30, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist

Auburn Area Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist – Local officials have reported that an injury accident occurred north of Auburn on Sunday, August 26, 2018. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers stated that the accident involved two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a Jeep. According to reports, the motorcyclist was seriously injured in the collision and tragically lost one of his legs as a result of his injuries. The motorcyclist remained in the hospital as of Wednesday, August 29, 2018, and was identified by CHP as a 36-year-old man from the city of Rocklin. Officers stated that no other individuals received injuries as a result of the traumatic collision.

Auburn CA Community Events

August 21, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn CA Community Events

I’m Ed Smith, an Auburn Personal Injury Lawyer. Summer is a beautiful time of the year where happiness and adventure become contagious, but the clock is ticking and the season is coming to a near end. Now is the time where locals and travelers alike are all planning their last-minute getaways and activities that can be crammed in before summer is over. If you are unsure how to spend the rest of your summer, continue reading below to find an upcoming Auburn community event that sparks your interest.

Motorcycle Accidents in Auburn

July 11, 2018 | Edward Smith

Motorcycle Accidents in Auburn

I’m Ed Smith, an Auburn personal injury lawyer. According to information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of over 5,000 fatal motorcycle accidents take place on U.S. roadways every year. Additionally, NHTSA reports that motorcyclists are around 27 times more likely to be fatally injured in an auto accident than people driving or riding in passenger vehicles. While usually a quiet town, Auburn is no exception and sees multiple traumatic motorcycle accidents annually. However, area residents can avoid being involved in a motorcycle collision by learning about how, where, and when motorcycle crashes take place in their city.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run

July 5, 2018 | Edward Smith

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run

I’m Ed Smith, an Auburn personal injury lawyer. Hit-and-run crashes are illegal in California and those who drive away from car accidents can face serious legal consequences. The frequency of hit-and-run accidents has grown significantly over the last ten years, and these accident have left many people in California with serious, and even fatal, injuries. Hit-and-runs are common and everybody has some risk of being involved in one when they make use of California roads. Because of this, knowing what to do after a hit-and-run crash is important. Taking the right actions after being involved in a hit-and-run can significantly increase your chances of finding the missing driving driver and holding them responsible for the damage they have caused.

Elk Grove Big Rig Accident on SR 99

An Elk Grove big rig accident happened along State Route 99 northbound on January 15 shortly after 7:30 p.m. when a driver, attempting to flee a previous accident scene, was struck again by the semi. According to the report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the initial accident occurred when a hatchback collided with a black Acura. The Acura was along the right-hand side of the road, and the hatchback was in the center divide.

Placerville Area Crash Kills Three Including Infant

Three people, including a young child, were fatally injured during a Placerville area crash on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Tracy Auto Accident Injures Passenger

A passenger was hospitalized following a single vehicle accident on January 9 in north Tracy. A man reportedly drove an SUV across the front lawn of a home located at the corner of Cabrillo Drive and Portola Way.

Roseville Motorcyclist Fatality on Industrial Avenue

A Roseville motorcyclist fatality occurred on January 10 after the rider’s Kawasaki Ninja swerved into oncoming traffic along southbound Industrial Avenue. The rider, identified as a Roseville resident, age 25, collided with a Toyota Highlander. The Toyota driver, also a Roseville resident, age 70, was uninjured in the crash. The name of the deceased rider has not been released. I want to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased man in their time of sorrow.