May 24, 2010

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Centre City Parkway in Escondido

A Del Mar man was struck and killed Friday while trying to cross Centre City Parkway with a group of people. Escondido police said that 29-year-old Wesley Askins III died when he was struck at about 10:25 p.m. near the cross-street of Brotherton Road. Askins was thrown several yards by the collision, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The southbound driver who struck pulled over at the scene and cooperated with police officers. Police are reporting that the driver did not appear to be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

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Anyone with information about the accident is encouraged to call Officer Mike Nelson at (760) 839-4407.

Source: SDNN.com

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May 16, 2010

Highway 76 Closed After Major Head-On Collision

Four people were seriously injured, including a 12-year-old boy, in a head-on collision on State Route 76 near Escondido. The car accident closed the highway for more than an hour, and two helicopters were needed to transport the victims to the hospital.

According to reports, a man driving a late model Toyota Camry westbound unexpectedly swerved into eastbound lanes and collided with a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer. The driver of the Camry and his 12-year-old passenger suffered major injuries. Two individuals in their 50s were the Trailblazer, and both were seriously injured. Witnesses estimate that both drivers were travelling near 50 mph at the time of the collision, which occurred near Stage Coach Road.

CHP is still investigating what caused the Camry to swerve.


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Source: San Diego Union Tribune

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April 6, 2010

Woman Accused In Hit-And-Run Death Faces Personal Injury Lawsuit

It appears a lawsuit will be filed against Tiffany St. Ives, a woman currently facing criminal charges of striking 17-year-old Marlene Resendiz as she tried to cross Escondido Street in Escondido, then driving away and attempting to cover up the crime. (Here's a link to some original coverage.) As you may recall, St. Ives hit Resendiz (who was about to be married), then went to great lengths to cover up the accident, including cleaning her car with bleach, repainting, and trying to sell it in Mexico. Luckily, a friend with a conscience turned her in.

Resendiz's cousin told 10News, "It's disgusting, cruel and horrible. She took much from our family that she needs to be held accountable for her actions." Now the family is rightfully filing a wrongful death lawsuit against St. Ives, who operated a sanctuary for farm animals at the time of her arrest, and who was allegedly "on the job" at the time of the accident.

The family's attorney Dan Gilleon told 10News, "It was such a heartless act on so many levels. The message that needs to be sent is if you commit a crime like this and go to great lengths to cover it up, you should spend the rest of your life paying back the family you’ve harmed so much."

Just how much? The suit is reportedly seeking $75 million in damages. Where's the money going to come from? Well, if it is established that St. Ives was indeed "acting in the course and scope" of her employment at the time of the accident, her employer (and its insurance carrier) may very well be on the hook. Good luck to the family.

Source: 10News.com

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February 17, 2010

Escondido Dog Bite: Jogger Bitten Near Own Home

A 56-year-old man who had just finished a jog suffered serious dog bites to his forearm and hands when two wandering pit bull-mix dogs attacked him near his home. According to the North County Times, the dogs had a history of aggression, and even a history of biting.

According to the victim, Tom Atkinson, he had just finished a jog on Rock View Glen in Emerald Heights when he noticed the two dogs growling at a neighbor's dog, which was on leash. As he approached the neighbor to talk, the two dogs attacked. He fought back, and the dogs eventually ran away.

The Escondido Animal Control responded to the attack and impounded one of the dogs, which was placed on a 10-day quarantine. Officials said that one of the dogs had another reported bite incident in the past 36 months.

Under California's dog bite law, the owner of the dogs faces strict liability, and even the threat of punitive damages because of the prior bite. Under strict liability, the owner is presumed liable for the attack and the subsequent injuries, which would include any economic damages suffered by Atkinson (medical bills, lost wages, etc.), and a reasonable sum for the pain, scarring, anxiety, suffering, and inconvenience the attack has caused.

Source: North County Times

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August 23, 2009

Escondido Car Accident Claims Life

A San Diego man died on Saturday on Del Dios Highway after the truck he was driving cross the yellow line and collided head-on into a cement truck. 33-year-old Jose Alvarez didn't have a chance; the cement truck was loaded with cement at the time and weighed 25 tons.

The auto accident occurred just before noon, when, police believe, Alvarez crossed over into oncoming traffic when he tried to pass two other vehicles. According to witnesses, the crash was truly head on - "head light to head light."

While police do not believe that alcohol was involved in the accident, they are still looking for witnesses. Anyone with information is encourage to call the Oceanside CHP office at 760-757-1675.

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Source: North County Times (story/photo)

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August 17, 2009

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Hitting Stalled Car in Escondido

A 65-year-old Poway motorcycle rider died Sunday when he struck a vehicle that had stalled on Interstate 15 in Escondido. According to reports, the man was riding northbound on a Honda CBR, near Via Rancho Parkway, when he struck the rear end of a Volkswagen Jetta. It is not clear in what part of the free way the Jetta was stalled.

The man was wearing a helmet at the time, and was taken to Palomar Medical Center where he died.


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Source: North County Times

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July 21, 2009

Valley Center Bicyclist Killed On Cole Grade Road

A 37-year-old library volunteer died Tuesday while riding his bike south on Cole Grade Road at Bernabeo Court. According to reports, the driver of a Chevy pickup noticed Angel Guadalupe Galvez, and tried to pass, but accidentally hit himhttp://www.waltonbarber.com/lawyer-attorney-1278138.html while traveling at least 50 mph. Galvez's helmet was knocked off on impact, and died at a nearby hospital.

Witnesses said Guadalupe was riding on the right-hand side of the road as required when he was hit.

Police believe that neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the incident, but said that the negligent driver may have bee speeding and could be charged with misdemeanor manslaughter.


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Galvez will be missed at the Valley Center Library, where he volunteered regularly. “He was here every morning. He was just part of our family,” said branch librarian Sandy Puccio. “A lot of people knew him and loved him.”

Source: signonsandiego.com

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