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A Lakewood woman who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in March is facing murder, manslaughter, and other related charges that could put her in prison for life if she is convicted. According to the report appearing on the KTLA website, On March 24th, Charlette Ann Colton, 50, is facing several criminal charges after she struck 61-year-old pedestrian, Brian Bogan. Bogan died 11 days later as a result...

While it may be entertaining, street racing can put not only the drivers in danger but also surrounding drivers and onlookers. An alleged street racing incident is believed to be the cause of death for an Upland man in San Bernardino over the weekend. KTLA in Los Angeles reports that the fatal accident happened in the southbound lanes of Mount Vernon Avenue north of Rialto Avenue at approximately 2:10 a.m....

It’s a well-known fact that seatbelts save lives, so it is imperative that drivers and passengers buckle up before starting a vehicle. The use of seatbelts in motor vehicles saves thousands of lives every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),  seatbelts reduce the risk of death by 45% and serious injury by as much as 50% if you get into an accident.  One man found this out...

While getting pulled over for speeding can seem like a minor inconvenience or annoyance, in California, it could cause a lasting impact a driver does not consider before putting the pedal to the metal. For starters, the fines for speeding in California can be pretty hefty. The price will depend upon how fast the driver was going when they were stopped. Driving between 1 and 15 miles per hour over...

A recent report from the NHTSA offered sobering statistics for pedestrians and bicyclists on American roadways. Fatalities among drivers and passengers in vehicles fell slightly in 2018, but there was a spike in the number of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. The state of California in particular is notorious for its deadly crashes, and it was ranked as the 16th most dangerous state in Smart Growth America’s annual crash data report....

Very rarely does one come home to find a car crashed into their home, but such was what happened earlier this month. A single-vehicle crash over the weekend in a residential Rowland Heights neighborhood ended with a Toyota Corolla lodged into the side of a home on Saturday. NBC’s Los Angeles affiliate, KNBC, reports that the incident happened on Saturday, April 18th, in a peaceful San Gabriel Valley community in...

A crash at the Northern California Airport has claimed the life of one person and left another person injured. The victim has been identified as the outgoing mayor of a California city. KTLA in Los Angeles reported on its website that the fatal crash happened shortly after takeoff at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th.   Lt.  Andrew Scott, with the Placer County Sheriff’s Department, told reporters that investigators are...

For people who like to watch The Fast and The Furious or for those who like playing console games such as  Grand Theft Auto, it might seem like illegal street racing is exciting and maybe even a little bit glamorous.  What these films and games don’t show is just how dangerous the street racing game can be to both drivers and those who are watching on the sidelines.  According to...

Rollover crashes are both frightening and dangerous, often resulting in severe injury or death. According to experts and accident investigators, there are two different types of rollover crashes. An un-tripped rollover crash can happen when a top-heavy vehicle such as a commercial truck, for example, overturns. A tripped rollover can be triggered when a vehicle ventures off the road and the driver over-corrects, or if the vehicle hits another object...

Oakland Police Department officers were locked in a two-hour standoff with two suspects after a single-vehicle crash earlier this week. CBS Local station KPIX in San Francisco reports that the incident happened in the 4000 block of Edwards Avenue near Highway 580 on Thursday, April 16th. According to a statement given by Officer Johanna Watson, Oakland Police spokesperson, the suspects crashed their vehicle into a light pole along Edwards Avenue...