Articles Tagged with South Sacramento Auto Accident Attorney

SUV Causes Apartment Gas Leak

I’m Ed Smith, a South Sacramento personal injury attorney. An SUV crash caused a scary evacuation for residents at a local apartment complex in the South Sacramento area on the morning of Friday, November 4, 2016. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the accident.

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Bait-Bike Program South Sacramento

Sacramento Police Department introduced its bait-bike effort to the south area of Sacramento in recent weeks. This programs seeks to reduce bicycle and other personal property thefts in the area.

South Sacramento Hit and Run
South Sacramento Hit and Run

I’m Ed Smith. I am a South Sacramento Pedestrian Accident Lawyer.  On Saturday, December 19, 2015, a 17-year-old girl was struck by a South Sacramento hit and run driver at the intersection of Fruitridge Road and Vista Avenue. The light had just indicated it was her turn to walk when she was hit by what looked to be a 2002 or 2003 Toyota Solara. The car was headed east on Fruitridge Road. It failed to stop for a red light. The dark colored vehicle (possibly blue) hit the girl sending her up into the air and then landing back onto the street.

Pedestrian Struck By Car On Power Inn Road

Pedestrian Accident in South Sacramento Fog

Both driver and pedestrian must follow rules of the road.  A driver is usually held to a higher degree of duty than a pedestrian. What happens when fog is a factor in an accident?

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South Sacramento Fiery Car Wreck

I’m Ed Smith, a South Sacramento Traumatic Injury Attorney.  Victims of car accidents that result in burn injuries can be serious and life altering.

On Wednesday, November 17, 2015, just before 11:00 p.m. a car collided with a truck causing a fiery wreck. The truck was pushed up against a fence pinning the driver inside. The video images taken by Fox 40 News are graphic.  The video depicts how sudden and violent car accidents may become.

Location of Crash

This accident occurred in South Sacramento on Del Norte Avenue and Fruitridge Road.

Toyota Caught Fire

The driver of the Toyota was able to get free from the vehicle before it became completely engulfed in flames.

Truck Mangled up against a fence

The driver of the truck was pinned by twisted metal.  Due to the heat of the fire, emergency crews were not immediately able to free him. After a short time, he was removed by emergency personnel from the truck.  He was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.

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