November 3, 2008

Car Accident: Roadside Flower Vendor Killed by DUI Driver

A woman described as friendly and loyal was killed this weekend while selling flowers at her roadside flower stand in Lakeside. According to reports, Gwendolyn Wheeler was talking to a taxi that had pulled over on the shoulder of Lake Jennings Park Road when the driver of a pickup truck drove across lanes and on the raised shoulder, striking the parked taxi. Ms. Wheeler died at a nearby hospital, and the taxi driver was seriously injured.

The driver of the pickup was not injured, and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription medication.

This wasn't the only fatal car accident to plague San Diego County this weekend. A Fallbrook man suspected of driving under the influence died in a single car accident when he slammed his Toyota Camry into a power pole on South Mission Road. And in Oceanside, two men and a dog were killed in a fiery crash at the intersection of El Camino Real and Mission Road. Anyone with information about the Oceanside crash is asked to contact Officer Joe Torres at (760) 435-4930.

Walton Barber LLP is a personal injury law firm that represents injury and wrongful death clients throughout San Diego County. Contingency fee arrangements available and consultations are always free.

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Posted In: Auto Accidents , Pedestrian Accidents , Personal Injury , San Diego Car Accident , San Diego Personal Injury

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August 29, 2008

Walkway Collapse Injures Sixteen in Downtown San Diego

Cal-OSHA is investigating what caused a wooden pedestrian walkway to collapse in downtown San Diego yesterday. The accident occurred during the lunch hour next to an apartment building under construction at 15th Street and Imperial Avenue, and injured 16 people.

According to witnesses, the walkway first began to sway, then gave way, sending people and debris falling to the ground where pedestrians scrambled. According to one witness, "the whole darn walkway fell down."

The caused of the accident is currently under investigation. What is known is that the developer for the project is San Diego-based Affirmed Housing Group, and the general contractor for the site is Allgire General Contractors of Carlsbad. It is being reported that state records show that Allgire has had at least two accidents in the past four years. One incident resulted in a $16,000 citation for a serious violation of state safety law.

There are reports that 16 people suffered personal injuries in the accident, including three with injuries that were described as serious. The most severe injuries being reported are a broken leg and a broken back. All of the victims are expected to survive.

UPDATE I: The Union Tribune is reporting this morning that two people remain in critical condition after the walkway accident yesterday. Some of the injured were homeless people who live at the St. Vincent de Paul Village across the street from the construction site. Also, Cal-OSHA is stating that it could take several months for the cause to be determined.

UPDATE II [9/3]: It is being reported today that three seriously injured individuals from the August 28 walkway collapse are still hospitalized. The most serious appears to be one victim who suffered a "broken back." According the San Diego Union Tribune, the victims ages ranged from 16 to 64. The incident is still being investigated, and we will be keeping on top of this story.

UPDATE III [9/8]: Raw video footage of the accident has been release and can be found on the local NBC website (click here). It is being reported that OSHA may take up to six months to complete its investigation.

Walton Barber LLP represent is a consumer law firm that represents the victims of personal injury, wrongful death, and elder abuse and neglect. Cases are taken throughout San Diego County, and consultations are always free.

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Posted In: Construction Accidents , Pedestrian Accidents , Personal Injury , San Diego Personal Injury

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August 11, 2008

Hit-and-Run Victim Needs Help Finding Perpetrator

The hit-and-driver that nearly killed Leslie Nunez has never been held accountable for the devastating injuries she wrought upon Leslie and her friend last year in Pacific Beach. Exactly one year ago, Leslie and her friends were walking to a restaurant in PB when they crossed Grand Avenue near Cass Street and were hit by a Nissan Maxima. Leslie suffered severe personal injuries, including head injuries and broken bones requiring surgery. The driver just took off.

Now Leslie needs your help to find the bad guy, and is offering her own money to boost the San Diego Crimestoppers reward up to $2500 for information that leads to the identification of the negligent driver. The accident occurred on August 10, 2007 at 9:40 p.m. in Pacific Beach. Witnesses say there were two women in the car, which may have been customized with specialty rims and tinted windows. Leslie still has over $200,000 in medical bills. Anyone with helpful information about this hit-and-run crash should call (888) 580-TIPS or go to the Crimestoppers website.

Walton Barber LLP is a personal injury law firm that represents clients throughout San Diego County. Contingency fee arrangements available, and consultations are always free.

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July 31, 2008

Pedestrian Accidents Frequently Fatal

Two San Diego pedestrians died yesterday after being struck by cars in separate incidents. The first was in North Park, where a 20-year-old pedestrian suffered major head injuries and died after being struck on University Avenue. The other occurred in Paradise Hills, where a pedestrian was hit near Sky Harbor Road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a pedestrian is struck and injured every eight minutes in the United States, and killed every 111 minutes. A large majority of pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and in normal weather conditions.

Nearly half of all pedestrian accidents occur in the afternoon, and children and the elderly are typically at a greater risk of being injured in a pedestrian accident. Many of these incidents are the result of negligent or reckless drivers.

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