Monthly Archives: July 2014
California authorities report pedestrian death near casino
A pedestrian was killed outside of a casino in California after being hit by a car on July 28. The fatal pedestrian accident took place at approximately 12:35 a.m. near El Cajon. The California Highway Patrol stated that the crash happened at the Sycuan Casino on Dehesa Road. The driver who hit the pedestrian… Read More »
California woman sues after being injured in car crash
On July 10 around 7:50 a.m., a 37-year-old woman driving to a nursing class on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz was injured in a crash caused by a truck driver who failed to brake in time and jackknifed on the busy road. On July 17, she filed a lawsuit in Santa Clara County Superior… Read More »
2 injured in San Francisco pedestrian accident
A July 6 accident that happened just before 9 p.m. sent two pedestrians to an area hospital, officials reported. One individual suffered injuries to the head and a broken limb while the other complained of pain, but exact injuries were not noted. The area in which the incident occurred on Sunset Boulevard is considered… Read More »
New initiative focuses on pregnancy-related deaths
California residents might be interested in a recent analysis regarding mother mortality rates jointly promulgated by the World Health Organization and the United Nations. According to the report, two to three women living in the United States die from gestational complications daily. With regard to maternal mortality rates, the report ranks the United States… Read More »
California hit-and-run driver released after posting bail
On June 19, California Highway Patrol received a call at approximately 10 p.m. concerning a pedestrian who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. Officers responded to the scene at State Route 299 in Willow Creek and determined the victim suffered fatal injuries. Police say the 22-year-old Willow Creek man died from blunt force… Read More »