By John Bisnar on October 5, 2012 -
An Orange County Transportation Authority employee, who was driving an agency-issued Toyota Prius, was seriously injured in a Santa Ana car accident involving a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred in the 200 block of North Harbor Boulevard near First Street the morning of October 5, 2012. Police say a Chevy Tahoe struck the Prius. The woman was extricated from the Prius and transported to an area hospital with major injuries. The driver of the Tahoe was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence. The investigation is ongoing.
My heart goes out to this injured OCTA employee who has suffered severe injuries in this collision. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
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By John Bisnar on September 27, 2012 -
California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Beasley was severely injured in a car accident in Sacramento County after his motorcycle hit a vehicle that had moments earlier been involved in a separate collision. According to a CBS13 news report the injury crash occurred the morning of September 25, 2012 in the westbound lanes of the Interstate 80 near Greenback Lane. Officials say a Chevy Cruze driven by 53-year-old Debra Andes was traveling in the number two lane, when it rear-ended a Toyota Corolla driven by 50-year-old Jessica Brown.
The impact pushed the Corolla into the number one lane, in front of Beasley’s motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the Corolla. Officer Beasley was ejected from the motorcycle and thrown onto the guardrail. He was transported to a local hospital with major injuries including multiple fractures, abrasions and a concussion. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. It is not clear if any charges will be filed in this case. The investigation is ongoing.
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By John Bisnar on July 5, 2012 -
Benny Tachdjian, 62, of La Verne was killed in a car accident after the 1926 Ford Hot Rod another driver was test-driving went out of control and crashed. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal crash occurred the morning of July 2, 2012. California Highway Patrol officials say 70-year-old Dennis Tessenske was driving the car in the number four lane of the 210 Freeway near Towne Avenue in Claremont when he lost control and swerved to the right.
The hot rod struck the curb and crashed into a light pole. Tessenske was partially ejected from the vehicle, which does not have seatbelts. He is expected to survive. Tachdjian, a dealership employee who was a passenger in the hot rod, struck his head on the concrete right shoulder. He was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Benny Tachdjian for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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By John Bisnar on May 21, 2012 -
A 63-year-old man suffered major injuries on the job after his arm became stuck inside a machine and got severed just below the elbow. According to a news article in The Orange County Register, the industrial accident occurred the night of May 17, 2012 at GE Aviation Systems at 2040 E. Dyer Road in Santa Ana. When emergency personnel arrived at the plant, they found the man’s arm still stuck in the machinery. Co-workers had created a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Cal/OSHA officials are investigating the cause of this injury accident. The worker and his severed arm were transported to an area trauma center. It is not known whether surgeons were able to reattach his arm.
My thoughts and prayers are with the injured worker and his family members for what they are going through at this time. I truly hope the worker will have a speedy and complete recovery and that doctors will be able to reattach his arm.
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By John Bisnar on May 18, 2012 -
A 20-year-old man suffered job injuries while working on a flight-simulator ride in SeaWorld, San Diego. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the workplace accident occurred at the Wild Arctic flight-simulator at SeaWorld, the morning of May 15, 2012. Officials have stated that the worker was checking a leaking hydraulic plug when it popped out. The injuries do not appear to be life threatening but the man was hospitalized and kept overnight for observation. The ride was temporarily closed following the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
My thoughts and prayers are with the worker who was injured in this San Diego job-related accident. I wish him the very best for a quick and complete recovery.
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By Brian Chase on May 17, 2012 -
Three people including a police officer were injured in a Santa Ana car accident in which a hit-and-run driver was involved. According to The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of First and Sullivan streets, the evening of May 16, 2012. Police say the officer was eastbound in his patrol car when the driver of a Ford pickup truck pulled in front of him while attempting to turn from westbound First to Sullivan Street.
The officer swerved to avoid the pickup truck and ended up hitting another vehicle. The officer and two passengers in the vehicle that was struck were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup fled the crash site. Anyone with information is asked to contact Santa Ana police at 714-245-8217.
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