By John Bisnar on October 10, 2012 -
A motorcyclist suffered injuries in a car accident in Anaheim, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred the morning of October 9, 2012 on the 57 Freeway near the 91 Freeway. California Highway Patrol officials stated that a Mercedes Benz sedan might have been involved in the crash. One of two good Samaritans, who saw the incident and stopped to help the injured motorcyclist, said she saw a gray sedan cross the double yellow lines separating the fast and carpool lanes.
The motorcyclist was struck in the carpool lane and hit the center divider. The sedan did not stop and continued north on the freeway. Another witness corroborated that account as well. Officials are still investigating the incident. The nature and extent of the motorcyclist’s injuries is not known.
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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 September 12, 2012 -
Stephen Seyarto, 20, of Duarte, was injured in a car crash in Azusa after he struck a vehicle on the freeway. According to a news account in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the injury collision occurred eastbound on the 210 Freeway near Vernon Avenue, the morning of September 11, 2012. California Highway Patrol officials say Seyarto was driving a 2005 Honda Shadow motorcycle when for unknown reasons, he collided with a Ford truck driven by Sergio Torres-Ramirez, 37, of Pacoima.
Seyarto was ejected from the motorcycle and was thrown onto the freeway lanes. Ramirez and other motorists stopped their vehicles after the collision and helped Seyarto get to the right shoulder emergency lane. Seyarto was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
My heart goes out to Stephen Seyarto who has been injured in this collision. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I also commend the motorist and the passers by who stopped immediately and quite possibly saved Seyarto’s life by getting him to a safe location.
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By John Bisnar on June 26, 2012 -
Two people were injured in a San Diego pedestrian accident, which also involved a motorcycle. According to a news article in U-T San Diego, the injury crash occurred on East Mission Road west of Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook. Officials say the motorcyclist, a 34-year-old Vista man was riding his 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle east on Mission, the afternoon of June 23, 2012 when he hit a 48-year-old Fallbrook man walking in the area. Both men were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. Officials do not believe alcohol or drugs played a part in this accident. The investigation is ongoing.
My heart goes out to both the severely injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
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By Brian Chase on June 22, 2012 -
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries in a San Diego car accident after a pickup struck his cycle. According to a U-T San Diego news report, the incident occurred the morning of June 21, 2012 at the intersection of South Rancho Santa Fe Road and the State Route 78 eastbound off-ramp in San Marcos. Officials say the motorcyclist was traveling south on South Rancho Santa Fe Road when a Chevy pickup truck that was exiting the freeway hit him. The motorcyclist suffered a broken pelvis and multiple cuts to his legs. The driver of the pickup truck was uninjured.
My heart goes out to the injured victim of this crash. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
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By Brian Chase on May 7, 2012 -
John Pedone, 40, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle that was making a U-turn. According to a CBS Los Angeles news article, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Oxnard Street in Valley Glen, the evening of May 4, 2012. Officials say a 46-year-old woman driving a white Ford Expedition made a wide U-turn from the curb lane just before the motorcycle struck her vehicle from behind. Pedone was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, shortly after the accident. The driver has not been cited, but the accident remains under investigation.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of John Pedone as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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