Two pedestrians died when they were struck by a car at an intersection in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Despite the relatively straightforward nature of the crash, police are still searching for precise answers to important "why" and "what" questions...
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Los Angeles streets rated most dangerous for California drivers
People who live and drive in Los Angeles and its suburbs understand that the area's many streets and freeways are especially hazardous. Car accidents on LA streets range from relatively harmless fender-benders to multi-death collisions, and they are common...
Bus crash highlights inadequate insurance requirements
The bus crash near Palm Springs that killed 13 people returning from a casino was the subject of a recent post here. The previous post focused on the investigation into the cause of the crash. A new issue has now arisen: Was the company that owned the bus involved in...
Federal court upholds truck driver e-log rules
The many big rigs and large trucks that use California's highways are subject to a variety of federal and state safety regulations. One of the most important regulations is the requirement that drivers keep detailed logs of their operations. Such logs can be an...
Investigation of crash involving a bus and a truck begins
Some of our readers may have heard that recently a tour bus on its way from a casino near the Salton Sea to Los Angeles crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer, killing thirteen people and injuring 31. Highway safety agencies at both the state and federal level are...
Safety of Coronado Bridge questioned after four killed
One of the most iconic structures in all of California is the Coronado Bridge that connects Coronado Island with mainland San Diego. Driving over the bridge can be a nerve-wracking experience, but a recent truck accident has turned the spotlight on another aspect of...
Understanding California’s financial responsibility law
Most Californians understand that they must show proof of automobile insurance before they can obtain a license for their motor vehicle. On the other hand, very few motorists understand why such a requirement is imposed upon them. A recent truck accident in Los...
Nine persons injured in three-vehicle crash near Santa Clarita
The rural roads that snake through the mountains north of Los Angeles are often the scene of car and motorcycle collisions. Drivers do not always observe the lane markings, and the many blind curves only add to the hazards. A recent car accident involving a...
Tow truck driver IDs driver in fatal hit-and-run
Identifying a driver who causes a fatal accident and then flees the scene can be one of the police's most difficult tasks. In a recent truck and car accident on I-15 just north of San Diego County, however, the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident gave...
Jury awards $45 million to family of taco-truck crash victims
What happens if a person allows a friend to drive her car and the friend has an accident? Can the owner be held liable for any injuries caused by such a collision? A Los Angeles jury recently answered "Yes" to the question and awarded $45 million in damages to four...
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