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Surgical Patient Dies from an IV Sepsis Infection

February 20, 2019 | Edward Smith

Patient Suffers Wrongful Death from Sepsis

There are many different types of infections that someone might develop; however, one of the most severe is called sepsis. For those who might not know, this term is used to describe the body’s systemic inflammatory response to a serious bacterial, viral, fungal, or other infection. If sepsis is not recognized quickly, people can die within hours due to cardiac, respiratory, or neurological failure. Some of the statistics that have been published on sepsis by the World Health Organization include:

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Sacramento Apartment

January 30, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Apartment

A Sacramento carbon monoxide poisoning may have caused the death of an apartment building tenant recently. The body of the man was discovered by a worker with PG&E. Sacramento police smashed a window to enter the apartment where the man’s body was discovered. The level of carbon monoxide in the apartment was found to be high. The incident is being investigated by authorities to determine what happened. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the decedent.

Complicated Grief: When Grief Becomes a Mental Illness

January 25, 2019 | Edward Smith

Complicated Grief: When Grief Becomes a Mental Illness

Death is inevitable. Most of us will suffer profound grief over the loss of a loved one sooner or later. Whether it is a parent, a spouse, a sibling, a child or a pet, losing someone you love is one of the most distressing experiences to go through. Many mourners may even contemplate their reason for living. Grief and bereavement are normal reactions as we search for ways to make sense of the loss. However, when do these emotions become less intense over time and when do they get to a point where medications or psychological treatment are required? Those who continue to feel prolonged traumatic emotions may be suffering from a condition called complicated grief.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

January 22, 2019 | Edward Smith

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

A fatal pedestrian crash occurred in Sacramento on January 18 sometime before dawn when a woman’s body was discovered lying in the road at Folsom Boulevard near 46th Street. The accident is being investigated as a hit-and-run by local police. According to one of the officers, they received a call about a woman at around 6:00 in the morning, who was lying on the street. First responders arrived at the scene, along with police, and discovered that the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was deceased. According to the Sacramento Police Department, it is thought the vehicle that hit the woman was heading eastbound on Folsom Boulevard at the time of the accident. Folsom Boulevard was shut down to traffic from 44th to 48th Street, and an investigation into the accident was completed sometime before 10:00 in the morning. I want to extend my prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased young woman in this time of tragedy and sorrow.

Sacramento Crosswalk Accident Results in Fatality

January 11, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Crosswalk Accident Results in Fatality

A January 10 Sacramento crosswalk accident involving two vehicles left one pedestrian dead and another with serious injuries. The collision occurred at the intersection of Date and Madison Avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The accident happened at about 9:45 in the evening. Both the deceased man and injured woman were walking inside the crosswalk when they were struck by the two vehicles. My sympathy and prayers go to the family and friends of the deceased and injured in this tragedy.

Sacramento Motorist Death Occurs in Two-Vehicle Accident

January 8, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Motorist Death Occurs in Two-Vehicle Accident

A Sacramento motorist death occurred on January 4 in a major two-vehicle accident on Elder Creek Road. According to the police report, the accident occurred between Sun River Drive and Logan Street at about 7:30 in the morning in South Sacramento. Details about the Sacramento motorist death were not supplied. The Sacramento Police Department will be handling an investigation into the cause of the accident. It is not thought that alcohol was a factor. I would like to extend my sympathy and prayers to those who lost their loved one in these difficult times.

Sacramento Rollover Accident Fatality

January 3, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Rollover Accident Fatality

A Sacramento rollover accident on New Year’s Day at around 6:00 p.m. claimed the life of one person and caused injuries to another. The accident happened along Highway 50 westbound on the east side of Watt Avenue when the vehicle rolled numerous times, causing heavy rush hour traffic to back up along the highway for hours. I would like to extend my prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of those who lost a loved one in their time of sorrow and loss.

Grieving: Getting Through the Holidays without Your Loved One

December 13, 2018 | Edward Smith

Getting Through the Holidays without Your Loved One

The holiday season is for being with our loved ones. It’s the time of the year that families look forward to getting together to celebrate and express gratitude. But for those who have lost a loved one, the annual holidays can also be the worst time of the year. Memories of good times with your loved one at past holidays can make the grieving process even more difficult.

Sacramento Motorcyclist Fatality

December 11, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Motorcyclist Fatality

A Sacramento motorcyclist fatality happened along Howe Avenue, close to the American River, on December 7 when the rider was involved in a collision with two vehicles. The accident happened sometime before 5:30 in the evening while many people commuted home. According to the Sacramento police, Howe Avenue northbound at Folsom Boulevard, along with the off ramps for east and west Howe Avenue from Highway 50, had to be closed to traffic to allow an investigation into the accident. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and Sacramento Police are asking that those who might have information give them a call. I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this time of grief.

Car Accident Watt Ave Sacramento Kills Bicyclist

December 3, 2018 | Edward Smith

A Sacramento bicyclist was killed in a hit and run accident on November 28 along South Watt Avenue close to Fruitridge Road. The accident occurred sometime before 7:00 in the morning. Information has not been released on whether there is a suspect in the case, and the vehicle remains unidentified. I want to take this opportunity to send my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased for their tragic loss.

Details on the Sacramento Bicyclist Accident