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Out of control SUV plows into 5 pedestrians

Posted by stever on August 30th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Auto Safety, Pedestrian Accidents  •  No Comments

5 people were injured when a gray Ford Explorer veered onto a sidewalk last week.  The collision occurred in San Francisco around 9:30 a.m. in the Visitacion Valley Neighborhood.  The injured were standing in a recessed area on the sidewalk waiting for a bus and seeking shade from the sun. The SUV was traveling on San [...]

Driver Faces Trial for Killing Mom Biking on Sidewalk

Posted by stever on June 10th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Drunk Driving, Pedestrian Accidents  •  No Comments

Alex Trujillo, 45, faces second-degree murder charges for running down and killing Catherine Busse, 46, whilst driving under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. Her son Samuel Busse, 15, was also injured. Witnesses called 911 and detained Mr. Trujillo at the scene. He faces a sentence of 15 years to life in prison should [...]

Motorcoach Safety Plan

Posted by stever on March 4th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents  •  No Comments

The Motorcoach Safety Action Plan  lays out concrete steps for improving motorcoach safety across the board, addressing issues of driver fatigue and inattention, vehicle rollover, occupant ejections and oversight of unsafe carriers. “We are committed to making sure that bus travelers reach their destinations safely,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today. “These improvements will not [...]

National Campaign to stop ‘red-light running’

Posted by stever on February 4th, 2010 under Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents  •  No Comments

Traffic crashes are the single most significant cause of preventable death and injury in North America. About half the deaths in red-light running crashes are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by red-light runners. Red-light runners are dangerous drivers who irresponsibly put others at risk. In American cities – where too often the [...]

Off Duty Firefighter Injured in Hit and Run Accident

Posted by admin on December 10th, 2009 under Pedestrian Accidents Tags: ,  •  No Comments

Off-duty firefighter Luke Perisin of Dana point was the victim of a hit and run accident in Orange County earlier this week but is expected to survive. According to reports, the 38 year old Perison was carried about 50 feet from a crosswalk by the negligent driver. Police are asking the driver to turn himself [...]