Monthly Archives: November 2013

Two Die in an Anaheim Crash

A fatal accident killed a 25 year old and 7 year old passenger.

The driver was a 41 year old woman. She was heading east on the 91 early Monday at around 12:40 a.m. The driver was arguing with a passenger, her boyfriend. At around Harbor Boulevard, the passenger, 25 year old Mario Lopez Alaniz, grabbed the steering wheel. The driver lost control of the vehicle.

The vehicle, a 2003 Isuzu, veered across eastbound lanes. It came to a stop when it drove into an embankment and hit a tree.

The driver sustained minor injuries. Lopez Alaniz was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. A second passenger, a 7 year old boy, was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange. He later died from his injuries. The boy has been identified as Angel Granados.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Officers will investigate whether alcohol was involved in the accident.

If you are ever in a car accident, contact an Anaheim car accident lawyer immediately. The Law Offices of Dara Khajavi is fully prepared to handle any cases. We are on your side. We have your best interests at heart. The trauma from a car accident can be incredible. You should not have to worry about talking to insurance companies. We focus on negotiations so you can focus on your recovery.

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Wrong Way Driver Causes Fatal Santa Ana Crash

A fatal collision left one dead and three seriously injured.

The collision took place at around 1:40 a.m. early Saturday on West McFadden Avenue near South Mohawk Drive.  A driver driving the wrong way crashed head on into a pickup truck stopped at a red light. The wrong way driver was driving a Nissan Sentra. He died in the accident. Three other individuals were injured in the accident.

Evidence suggests that the Nissan was traveling at high speeds going westbound on McFadden Avenue. There were two male passengers in the Nissan. The driver drifted into the eastbound lanes.  The car collided head on into a dark blue Chevy Silverado.

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters had to extricate all the occupants out of the Nissan. None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. The Nissan driver died at the scene of the accident. His front passenger was taken to Western medical Center. This passenger initially had critical injuries but is now conscious and coherent. The rear passenger was taken to UCI medical center in critical condition. The pickup truck driver was a 48 year old woman. She was taken to UCI Medical Center in serious condition.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation, but alcohol may have contributed to the accident. Police found open containers of alcohol in the Nissan Sentra. He has been identified as 30 year old Andres Lopez. The other names of the victims have not been released.

This unfortunate accident seriously injured all the people involved. These victims may have a long and difficult recovery. They may have to go through extensive physical therapy and excruciating pain. The recovery process can also be quite expensive. Insurance companies can help to cover some of these costs, but a Santa Ana car accident lawyer can help you seek maximum damages for your losses.

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Fatal East Coast Highway Crash

A fatal two car crash took place on East Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

The accident took place at around 6:50 a.m. near the intersection of east Coast Highway and Promontory Drive. The crash involved a green Nissan Quest and a black Nissan Maxima. It is unclear what caused the accident. When police arrived on the scene, they found the Maxima had struck a pole.

The driver of the Nissan Maxima was severely injured. He had to be extracted from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life. The driver of the Maxima was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana. He later died at the hospital from his injuries. The driver of the Quest was interviewed at the scene and released from the scene with no injuries.

After the accident, police blocked eastbound lanes of East Coast Highway from Bayside Drive and Jamboree Road. The road remained block during investigation until around 10:30 a.m. Police investigators are still investigating the cause of the accident.

If you are ever in a car accident, contact a Newport Beach car accident lawyer immediately. Injuries sustained from a car accident can be quite severe. The damage from a car accident may require extensive physical therapy and many hospital visits. Insurance companies may cover some of the costs, but a car accident lawyer can help you seek maximum damages.

The Law Offices of Dara Khajavi is fully prepared to handle any case. Our excellent car accident lawyers are fully prepared to handle any case. Call us today for a free consultation.

 

Westminster Crash and Shooting

Two men were found shot in an overturned car in Westminster.

The shootings took place near the intersection of Ash and Springdale Streets at 5 a.m. Police received reports of gunshots at around 5:10 a.m. Officials also received reports of a traffic accident in the same area. When police arrived to the scene, they found an overturned Audi coup. The driver and passenger were still in vehicle. They were both bleeding from gunshot wounds.

The two victims have not been identified. Both men were hospitalized. One victim sustained serious injuries and was in serious condition. The other victim is stable. These victims were driving home from a taco stand. The driver lost control when another driver opened fire on the Audi.  Police believed that after the shooting the Audi hit a parked car and the overturned.

Police have arrested a suspect. The suspect, Ryan Paul McAlister, was arrested around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Police had uncovered evidence that led them to believe that McAlister was responsible for the shooting. McAlister was arrested after Police searched his home and vehicle. A handgun was found during the search. McAlister was booked in Orange County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently being held on $1 million bail.

Detectives do not believe that the shooting was gang-related. It does appear that McAlister had a relationship with the victims. The motive of the shooting was not immediately known. Police believe that the shooting was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence.

The intersection of Ash and Springdale streets were closed for hours after. Westminster police are asking for any witnesses or information regarding the shooting.

If you are ever in a car accident, contact a Westminster car accident lawyer immediately. Please do not wait. If you chose to wait, you may make your recovery more difficult. Injuries sustained in a car accident can be quite serious. You should be focusing on your recovery and not worrying about negotiations. A car accident lawyer focuses on negotiations so that you can focus on your recovery. The Law Offices of Dara Khajavi is fully prepared to handle your case. Call us today for a free consultation.

 

Laguna Beach Crash Kills 2

A single vehicle crash on Laguna Canyon Road killed two men and injured two others.

The accident took place last Thursday afternoon on the Laguna Canyon Road off ramp from southbound 73. It was closed for 12 hours after the crash. At around 5:40 p.m., a 53 year old man was driving a Ford F650 struck a guardrail on the west edge of the off-ramp. The vehicle overturned and landed on its right passenger side.

There were three passengers in the vehicle.  A 42 year old Santa Ana man and 38 year old Stanton man were seated on the right side of the truck. They were both killed in the accident. A third passenger, a 39 year old Santa Ana man, was seated in the left rear area of the truck. He sustained major injuries. The driver also sustained major injuries. The two survivors were taken to Mission Hospital for treatment. Current status of the survivors is not known.  Everyone in the vehicle was wearing seatbelts.

One of the victims was identified as Esteban Dimas Alonzo. The other individuals in the car have not been identified. No other individuals were injured in the crash. The off ramp was closed for about 12 hours after the crash. It was later opened at 5 a.m. Friday morning. No arrests have been made. There is an ongoing investigation into the crash.

If you are ever in a car accident, contact a Laguna Beach car accident lawyer immediately. Survivors of car accidents often sustain serious injuries. Serious injuries may require extensive physical therapy and hospital time. These bills can really add up. You should not have to worry about paying your expenses.  This is why you should a car accident lawyer. A car accident lawyer focuses on all the paperwork and negotiations so you can focus on your recovery.

Contact a Laguna Beach car accident lawyer today. You deserve to be in perfect health. Do not postpone your recovery process any longer. Call us today for a free consultation. Do not worry if money is an issue. There are absolutely no charges until your case is won.