Vacaville Man Killed in a Big-Rig and Motorcycle Crash Identified

The 55-year old Vacaville man killed from the motorcycle accident involving big rig tractor in Crocker Road is finally identified according to the Solano County Coroner’s Office.
   
The identity of the man was initially withheld pending notification of relatives. The man was finally identified as William Brown of Vacaville, California.

According to investigators, the accident occurred at 7:45 in the evening last February 17, while Brown was traveling along Crocker Road.

Authorities stated that Brown was then riding in his 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle south in the left lane of the road and was trailing a 1996 freightliner tractor.

The big rig driver saw Brown’s fast approaching in his mirror that’s why he moved to the left to give way to Brown but Brown drove into the rear end of the tractor. As a result of which, Brown hit the truck and was ejected from his motorcycle, landing on the right lane of Crocker Road. His helmet came off after impact with the truck.

Brown suffered head trauma, while the big rig driver did not sustain any personal injuries.

The Vacaville Fire Department Paramedics tried to save Brown’s life before he was taken to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Vacaville police officer, Sgt. Mark Donaldson, said that Brown was not wearing a helmet approved by the Department of Transportation.

Authorities are pleased that the big rig driver cooperated with investigation. However, it was not yet revealed whether the latter would be charged for any violation.

Motorcycle accident is the most common cause of serious personal injuries and even death. Even though the motorcyclist is wearing a helmet and other protective gear around him, injuries from accidents still depends on the impact of the collision.

Camp Pendleton Marines Involved in a Car Accident Caused by a High Rate of Speed

Four Camp Pendleton Marines were involved in a car accident because of over speeding in Orange County, California.

According to reports, the marines were driving along Dana Point at around 2 o’clock in the morning last February 14 when their car crashed into a palm tree.

Police said that all died with the exception of the driver. However, he is still in critical condition at a hospital while the two were pronounced dead at the scene and the other one died at the hospital.

Based on the initial investigation, the car was traveling at a high-speed rate that is why it struck the curb and then crashed into a tree. The Orange County Sherriff’s Department spokesperson said that it took them almost half an hour to extricate the victims from their car.

Authorities found out that the four were active members of the Marines at Camp Pendleton, California.

Though the initial investigation confirmed that over speeding was the reason for the mishap, authorities are still on the probe on whether alcohol was also a factor. .

Identities of the marines were not yet released due to the pending notification of their nearest relatives.

The number of car accidents in the US every year has already exceeded six million. In fact, most of the injured victims consult a car accident attorney Los Angeles to guide and represent them in many of their legal options as stated under their civil rights.

Four Men Driving a Stolen Lexus Critically Injures a Woman Bystander

A pedestrian accident that occurred last February 7 involving a stolen Lexus left a woman in critical condition. The accident happened at around 7:30 in the evening at Bolsa Avenue just West of Beach Boulevard.

Witnesses have said that a white Lexus SUV – which was stolen according to the police, hit a woman standing by the side walk near a bus stop. The SUV was also found out to have further crashed into a power pole after hitting the woman.

The paramedics rushed the woman UC Irvine Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Succeeding reports said that though the woman is in critical condition, she is now stable. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed by the authorities.

Witnesses have added that four men fled on foot from the accident scene. A perimeter, K9 dogs, and a helicopter were provided by the police to search for the suspects.  Two men near the scene were arrested and then released soon due to insufficient proof associating them with the incident.

The main cause of the accident was not yet determined. The police officials have said that if based upon the two detained suspects, there was no indication that alcohol is a factor to the incident. In addition, according to the investigation, the SUV was stolen from a home in Westminster that was burglarized last February 5.

Pedestrian accidents in California have become more rampant. Such accidents may result in to different injuries which can become serious and sometimes fatal. A person injured from a pedestrian accident may seek help from the accident lawyers in Los Angeles to recover compensations for the injuries sustained from the accident and for the damages or losses.

Soldier Denies All Allegations over His Ex-Wife and Mother-in-Law’s Wrongful Death

A Fort Campbell soldier who has been formally accused of killing his ex-wife and his mother-in-law denies all the allegations against him in the wrongful death claim filed by his brother-in-law and his two children and is now asking the court for the dismissal of his case.

Brent Burke claimed that he did not kill his ex-wife - Tracy Burke and its mother – Karen Comer.

In 2007, Burke has been charged with criminal case in the fatal shooting of his estranged wife and his mother-in-law at the Comer’s residence in Rineyville, Kentucky and have spent four years in jail.

The Hardin Prosecutor brought the case to a jury twice and both trials ended without a proper and complete verdict. After the last trial attempt, the Army filed charges against him in the murders and court-martial is set to start in February.

The case that was filed by Burke’s brother-in-law in behalf of his two children and the lawsuit is seeking for compensation which is to yet to be determined by a jury.

However, under the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a child is not allowed to bring a civil lawsuit against a parent. Therefore, Burke sees this as a complete defense and an absolute reason for his motion to dismiss the wrongful death claim filed against him.

In such manner, Burke’s brother-in-law and two children should have the best lawyer in town like a Los Angeles injury lawyer which is very much proficient with regards to all types of wrongful death claims.

At present, Burke is detained at the Christian County jail without bond.