Franchesca Bredwick, 40, of Yucca Valley, was injured in a San Bernardino car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Desert Trail, the hit-and-run accident occurred on Indian Trail east of Morongo Road in Twentynine Palms the afternoon of January 17, 2012. Officials say Valentin Gonzalez, 18, was driving a black 2005 Nissan Altima when a red mid-1990s Honda or Toyota type four-door sedan veered into his lane of traffic. Gonzalez swerved to the right and his vehicle overturned on the dirt shoulder. Bredwick suffered a broken wrist in the crash. The driver and his 2-year-old sister were not injured. Officials are asking for help to find the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with information is asked to contact CHP at 760-366-3707.

My thoughts and prayers are with Franchesca Bredwick following this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a quick and complete recovery and I’m relieved to hear Gonzalez and his young sister were not injured.

San Bernardino Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), three people were killed and 52 were injured as a result of car accidents in the city of Twentynine Palms. Throughout San Bernardino County, there were 223 fatalities and 7,870 injuries reported due to car accidents during the same year.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, the driver of the red car ran the victims' vehicle off the roadway forcing it to overturn. This driver did not even stop to make sure that the occupants of the other vehicle, including a 2-year-old child, were all right. Appalling! Not only is leaving the scene of a car accident an inhumane and irresponsible act, but it is also illegal.

California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Holding Drivers Accountable

Officials are searching for the driver and the red sedan involved in this crash. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and to become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Victims of hit-and-run accidents would be well advised to contact a skilled San Bernardino personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will better inform families in such cases about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Victor Arenas, 20, was killed in a Ventura car accident, which officials say involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal car crash occurred along the 101 Highway near the Faria Beach campground in Ventura, the morning of January 15, 2012. Officials say 20-year-old Abram Pineda of Santa Paula may have been under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of the vehicle, in which Arenas was a passenger, and crashed into an RV.

Arenas died at the scene of the crash. Pineda and Anthony Daniel Saenz, 20, suffered minor injuries. Passengers in the motor home, 72-year old Peggy Booth, 66-year old James Booth, and Clara Glanville, 56, also sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Pineda was arrested after attempting to flee the scene on foot.

I offer my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Victor Arenas following this tragic DUI collision. My thoughts and prayers are also with the injured victims of this terrible accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Ventura DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), nine people were killed and 80 were injured as a result of DUI collisions in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Also, countywide, 57 deaths and 3,421 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2009.

Violations of the Law

Based on the news report, officials believe that alcohol was a contributing factor in this fatal crash. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

Additionally, the driver attempted to leave the scene of the crash on foot. His passenger was killed and several others were injured, and he tried to flee without even offering assistance? Appalling! California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Liability Issues

In cases involving negligence or wrongdoing, families of deceased accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Ventura personal injury lawyer, who has had a successful track record holding drunk drivers financially responsible. In such cases the victim's family can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of companionship.

Ray Rogers, 67, was killed in a Modesto car accident, which police say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a News 10 report, the fatal hit-and-run accident occurred at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Rouse Avenue in Modesto, the morning of January 6, 2012. Officials say Rogers was crossing the road on his bicycle when a white pickup truck struck him. He succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. Officials are asking for the public's help to find this hit-and-run driver. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 209-652-2260 or send a text message anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 274637 and type "TIP704" with the message.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ray Rogers following this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), Modesto bicycle accidents claimed the life of one person and injured 73. Throughout Stanislaus County, there was one fatality and 134 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents during the same year.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

Based on this news report, the driver of the white pickup hit the bicyclist and then drove away without calling the authorities or stopping to offer help. Appalling! Leaving the scene of an accident when someone has been hurt is not only inhumane and irresponsible, but it is also illegal.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

Officials are searching for the driver and the white pickup involved in this crash. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

The family of a deceased hit-and-run victim would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Modesto personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will be able to better inform families in such cases about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the suspect is not found, or, in a crash where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Michelle Simmons is offering a $1,500 cash reward to anyone that can help her locate the hit-and-run driver responsible for causing the San Francisco area car accident that resulted in serious injuries for her and a passenger. The hit-and-run car accident occurred the evening of November 29, 2011 on Watsonville Road in the unincorporated Gilroy area of Santa Clara.

According to The Morgan Hill Times, Simmons was driving a Honda convertible and rounding a blind curve when her vehicle approached a car in her lane of traffic. The vehicle clipped the front of her Honda sending it spinning into a telephone pole and down a roadside ravine. Simmons suffered a leg injury and burns to her face. Her passenger sustained a broken back and both of them still suffer from whiplash-related back problems. Simmons is offering the reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the hit-and-run driver in this case.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish Michelle Simmons the very best with her efforts to find the driver responsible for the crash.

Santa Clara County Car Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 13 people were killed and 419 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. During that same year, there were 88 fatalities and 6,464 injuries reported as a result of countywide car crashes.

The Plight of Hit-and-Run Victims

Based on this news report, Simmons and her passenger are still struggling with the injuries they suffered in the crash. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents victims are forced to bear substantial medical bills, and a number of other expenses relating to taking time away from work, costs of rehabilitative treatment such as physical therapy, and chiropractic care, until the suspect can be located. Insurance companies are notorious for not covering certain treatments such as physical therapy. Hit-and-run victims typically end up paying out of pocket for medical and other treatment costs. This is, no doubt, extremely unfair when the driver who put the victims in that situation is not held accountable.

If you have any information about this incident, you can visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site, www.hitandrunreward.com, to offer an anonymous tip and also become eligible for a $1,000 reward. This web site is part of our effort to help victims and law enforcement hold hit-and-run drivers accountable.

Protecting Victims' Rights

Victims of hit-and-run accidents may file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver if the authorities find the motorist. Regrettably, not all hit-and-run drivers are arrested. In such cases, the victim would be well advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that his or her legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to inform victims about how their own auto insurance policy might apply to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is never found, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

A San Diego car accident, which fatally injured 48-year-old Marciano Mendoza Cruz, may have been caused by a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal car accident occurred on the 15 Freeway at Route 78 in Escondido, the morning of December 12, 2011. Officials say Cruz was a passenger in a 1999 BMW being driven by his daughter, Anallely Mendoza, 20. Officials say Anallely Mendoza was driving too fast and lost control of the vehicle sending it spinning into the path of a Ford Econoline van. The van hit the BMW on the passenger side and the father sustained fatal injuries. Officials were getting ready to charge the daughter for reckless driving.

However, upon further investigation, California Highway Patrol officials found a tire rub mark on the back left side of the BMW, which they say, may corroborate the driver's statement that she had been clipped by another car, causing her to lose control. If Mendoza is found to have been at fault, CHP officials may seek a misdemeanor manslaughter charge against her. If investigators determine that she was not at fault, then, it would be a felony hit-and-run charge with no suspect information. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact CHP at 858-637-3800.

I offer my deepest condolences to the Mendoza family that has suffered a tremendous loss. In addition, the daughter is facing the possibility of manslaughter charges. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

California Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these hit-and-run car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

If there was in fact a third vehicle involved here, it is imperative to find its driver as this person may have triggered this collision. It appears now that there is evidence to show this was the case. Not only is it an unconscionable act to leave the scene of a crash, but it is also illegal.

California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

If a hit-and-run driver caused this accident, I trust officials will be able to apprehend the suspect and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information at all, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to leave an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Protecting Victims' Rights

In such cases, families of deceased victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled car accident attorney will also advise victims' families about how their own auto insurance policy applies to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is never found, or, in a case where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.

Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a San Diego car accident that proved fatal for 40-year-old Shawn Kinzer. According to a 10News report, the motorcycle accident occurred the night of November 10, 2011 on the Interstate 8 in El Cajon. California Highway Patrol officials say Kinzer was riding his Honda CBR 600 in the eastbound lanes of the freeway, near Mollison Avenue, when he collided with a car.

The motorist involved in the accident did not remain at the scene. Kinzer was transported to an area hospital where he died. Officials have described the hit-and-run vehicle as a light-colored 1997 to 2001 model Buick Park Avenue. The vehicle will likely have minor to moderate damage on the left side including to its left side mirror, doors, and possibly the left front. Anyone with information is asked to contact CHP investigators at 619-401-2000.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Shawn Kinzer, who was killed in this hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident in San Diego

According to CHP's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), El Cajon motorcycle accidents caused the death of one person and injured 35 people. In San Diego County as a whole, 39 people died and 989 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the other vehicle struck the motorcyclist and then left the scene without even stopping to help the critically injured man. Appalling! California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." Motorists are also required to exchange information with other parties and most importantly, obtain help for the injured victim. This driver did not do any of the above, but simply left leaving the victim on the roadway.

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable

I trust officials are soon able to apprehend this driver and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this incident, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

Families of hit-and-run victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also inform victims' families about how their own car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Three people were injured in a Sacramento County car accident after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver on November 28, 2011. According to a News 10 report, the injury accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of the Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue intersection in Citrus Heights. The three victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no description available yet of the vehicle that fled the scene of the collision. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the victims of this hit-and-run crash. I'm relieved to hear that they were not critically injured. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were a total of 247 fatalities in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, the three victims were struck by a vehicle whose driver did not remain at the site of the collision and wait for the authorities. Under California law, motorists are required to stop immediately, remain at the scene, exchange pertinent information with the other parties involved, and most importantly, obtain assistance for the injured victims. In this case, the motorist did none of the above. Instead, this individual simply drove away. Unconscionable!

Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a serious crime. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Protecting Victims' Rights

If you have any information about this incident, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and also become eligible for a $1,000 reward. I trust officials will be able to apprehend this driver promptly and bring him or her to justice.

Often it is the hit-and-run victims who are left holding medical bills and facing other expenses in the aftermath of the accident. It would be in the best interests of injured victims to seek the counsel of an experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights are protected. A skilled car accident lawyer will also inform victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the hit-and-run driver is not identified, or, in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

Sondra Gentile, 61, was killed in a San Francisco area car accident, which officials report, involved a suspected drunk driver who left the scene of the crash. According to a news article in The San Bruno Patch, the fatal DUI collision occurred during the early morning hours of November 17, 2011. A Cadillac STS, which was traveling south on El Camino Real hit the driver's side door of Gentile's Honda Civic as she was exiting Highway 380.

Gentile sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the Cadillac, later identified as 21-year-old Mitnesh Reddy, fled the scene of the crash and was arrested at his home later that morning. He has been charged with several felonies including DUI, hit-and-run, and vehicular manslaughter.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Sondra Gentile for their tragic and devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

DUI Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but six injuries involving alcohol-related crashes in San Bruno. In San Mateo County as a whole, 11 people died and 258 were injured as a result of DUI collisions, during the same year.

Violation of Several Laws

Based on this news report, it appears that Reddy violated a number of laws. First, officials say, he was driving under the influence of alcohol, which is a violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a). A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges.

California Penal Code Section 191.5 (a) states: "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

Claim for Compensation

Reddy is also accused of leaving the scene of a fatal car accident, which is an unconscionable act as well as illegal under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a). I'm relieved to hear that the hit-and-run suspect in this case has been apprehended promptly.

Where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, at-fault motorists, in addition to facing criminal charges, can be held civilly liable for the victim's wrongful death. Victims' families in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of companionship. An experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims' families about their legal rights and options.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, the morning of October 31, 2011. According to a News 10 report, the hit-and-run crash occurred on Lander Avenue near B Street in Turlock. Officials say the victim was pushing a shopping cart across the street at the time of the collision. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. Officials are searching for the driver as well as the vehicle, which is reportedly a dark-colored 2002 or 2003 Ford Escape SUV with possible damage to the passenger side.

My heart goes out to the injured victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish the pedestrian the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep the victim in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 16 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Turlock. In Stanislaus County as a whole, eight people died and 167 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, the driver of the SUV struck the pedestrian who was crossing the roadway and left without even stopping to help. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." Instead of offering assistance, the driver involved in this car accident chose to flee the scene leaving the critically injured victim in the roadway exposed to further danger. Despicable!

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

If you have any information about this hit-and-run driver, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. This dedicated web site is a part of our effort to partner with the community and help law enforcement hold such hit-and-run drivers accountable.

Victims of hit-and-run car accidents or their families would be well advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A skilled pedestrian accident attorney will also be able to advise victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is not located, or in the case where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured.

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a San Francisco area car accident after he was struck by a car while walking in a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in The Santa Cruz Sentinel, the major injury pedestrian accident occurred the night of October 18, 2011 at the intersection of Dakota and Soquel avenues in Santa Cruz. The man was walking in a crosswalk when he was hit by a 1998 Honda Civic traveling at a high rate of speed. The victim struck the vehicle's windshield. The motorist then stopped abruptly throwing the victim off the car and causing him to hit the ground several feet ahead. The driver fled in the Honda but abandoned it a few blocks away. The victim suffered severe head and other life-threatening injuries. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

My heart goes out to the victim of this horrific hit-and-run car accident. I wish him the very best for a complete recovery. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Santa Cruz Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were three fatalities and 29 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz County as a whole, four people died and 96 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Violation of Laws

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the Honda not only mowed down a pedestrian who was walking in a marked crosswalk, but also left him lying on the roadway without care or medical attention. What kind of a person throws an injured victim off of his vehicle and then drive away from the scene? Inhumane!

Leaving the scene of an injury crash is also a felony crime under California law. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Holding Hit-and-Run Drivers Accountable

I trust officials will soon be able to apprehend this victim and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this hit-and-run driver, please visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com where you can leave an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

In hit-and-run cases, it is the victim who is left holding costly medical bills as well as facing other expenses relating to loss of wages and rehabilitation. Victims of hit-and-run crashes and their families would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also advise victims about how their own auto insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run case, or an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.