By John Bisnar on October 19, 2012 -
Alfonso Cerda Sr., 45, was killed in an Inglewood car accident after a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s squad car hit and killed him as he rode his bike. According to an ABC news article, the fatal accident occurred on October 8, 2012 in the 3500 block of West 107th Street. Officials say Cerda was on his bike during the early morning hours when two deputies in a patrol car tried to contact him believing that he was carrying a gun. A short pursuit ended with the squad car and the bicyclist slamming into an iron fence. Cerda’s injuries proved fatal.
Cerda’s family is questioning the details of this bicycle accident. The sheriff’s department issued a statement that Cerda brandished a gun at the deputies. But the family says he did not even own a weapon, but carried a flashlight when he rode his bike. His son, Alfonso Cerda Jr. tells ABC News that his family is trying to make sense out of this tragedy. “How do you hit someone with a 5,000-pound vehicle? How does that happen?” he asks. They also say it was common for Cerda to be out at night picking up clothes and other items from trash cans, which he would later sell. The investigation is ongoing. Read the rest »
By John Bisnar on September 17, 2012 -
Alcides Flores-Landaverde, 23, was killed in a Hemet car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news account in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal crash occurred early morning on September 11, 2012 near the intersection of Florida Avenue and Juanita Street in downtown Hemet. Flores-Landaverde’s body was found in the street.
Police have released more information about the pickup truck that hit the victim and drove away from the scene. Evidence found at the scene indicates that the vehicle was probably a silver 2000 to 2004 Nissan Frontier that likely has front-end damage and chipped paint. Images supplied by the department also show a license plate trim with shark’s tooth spikes. The front grill of the vehicle was broken off and left at the scene. The pickup was last seen heading west on Florida Avenue. Anyone with information about this fatal hit-and-run car accident is urged to contact Hemet police at 951-765-2433 and refer to file number 12-900267.
Read the rest »
By Brian Chase on July 6, 2012 -
A female runner with the Katella High School cross-country team was injured in a pedestrian accident in Anaheim when a vehicle hit her at an intersection. According to a news article in The Orange County Register, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Ball Road and Lewis Street, the morning of July 5, 2012. Officials say the high school runner waited at the intersection before crossing the street on a green light. The driver of a Honda Accord attempted a right turn at the time and knocked the victim to the ground. The young girl got up and continued running when the male driver stopped her and called the authorities. She reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. It is not clear if the driver will face charges for failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian.
My thoughts and prayers are with the young victim of this Anaheim car accident. I wish her the very best for a quick and complete recovery.
Read the rest »
By Brian Chase on June 29, 2012 -
A male pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and two others were hurt in a car accident in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, the evening of June 28, 2012. According to a CBS news report, the accident was reported at 800 N. Alameda St. The collision involved two or more vehicles, officials said. The impact caused one of the vehicles to strike a pedestrian near a bus stop. The man was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Two other motorists suffered relatively minor injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause of this crash.
My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this car accident, especially the pedestrian who has suffered critical injuries. I wish him and the other injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Read the rest »
By Brian Chase on June 1, 2012 -
A 28-year-old woman and her 10-month-old son were injured in a Riverside car accident when two vehicles collided and veered onto the sidewalk where she was pushing a stroller with her son in it. According to The Press Enterprise, the injury accident occurred along Sycamore Canyon Boulevard near El Cerrito Drive, the afternoon of May 30, 2012. Officials say the driver of a Nissan 300Z was under the influence when he made a right turn and sideswiped a Ford SUV pushing both vehicles into the pedestrian. The two victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. The 21-year-old driver of the Nissan was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and other charges.
My thoughts and prayers are with the woman and infant injured in this pedestrian accident. I wish them both the very best for a complete and speedy recovery. It is indeed fortunate that the victims did not sustain critical injuries here.
Read the rest »
By John Bisnar on April 30, 2012 -
Zhong Yi Cheng, 62, was fatally injured in a Los Angeles car accident after being hit by a car while crossing the street. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the pedestrian accident occurred on San Gabriel Boulevard near Sheffield Road, the night of April 28, 2012. Officials say Cheng was walking when 35-year-old Michael Munoz struck Cheng with his vehicle. Cheng suffered severe head injuries and died at the scene of the crash. Munoz has not been cited for the collision, but the investigation is ongoing.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Zhong Yi Cheng following this tragic pedestrian accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Read the rest »
SLS Consulting