A car accident in Pasadena, the afternoon of October 13, 2011, left a woman and a boy with injuries. According to a report in The Pasadena Star-News, the injury collision, which involved two vehicles, occurred at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Madre Street. Officials say a Ford Explorer SUV collided with a Ford Fusion. The SUV rolled over, and the woman who was an occupant of the SUV and a boy, who was in one of the vehicles, were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the victims' injuries is not known. Officials are investigating the cause of this crash.

I sincerely hope the victims of this car accident did not sustain major or life-threatening injuries. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 978 injuries involving Pasadena car accidents. During the same year, Los Angeles County car accidents claimed 554 lives and injured 50,817 people.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that the car accident occurred at a street intersection, which is monitored by traffic lights. It is not clear if one of the drivers ran red light or failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."

Also, according to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Fault and Liability

In such cases, the at-fault driver can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims can seek compensation for damages including medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other related costs. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise car accident victims about their legal rights and options. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

Rosa Macias, 64, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the stalled vehicle in which she was a passenger was struck by another car on the 210 Freeway. According to a news report in the Pasadena Star News, Macias was a passenger in a 1996 Geo Prizm that was stopped in the carpool lane of the 210 Freeway in Pasadena the night of January 24, 2010. A 31-year-old man driving a 2005 Infiniti, who failed to see the stalled vehicle ahead of him, struck the right rear of the Prizm. The impact from the crash caused the Prizm to spin around and the Infiniti to catch fire. Macias died at the scene and the driver, a 63-year-old man, was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the Macias family for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. I also wish the driver of the Prizm the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from his injuries.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 11 fatalities and 1,037 injuries involving car accidents in Pasadena. Countywide, 712 deaths and 56,475 injuries were reported as a result of traffic accidents during the same year.

Car Accident Causes

It's clear from the report that the driver of the Infiniti did not see the stalled vehicle. If I were a member of the victim's family here, I'd have a lot of questions about this fatal car accident. Why did the driver of the Infiniti fail to see the vehicle? Was the Prizm dark or did it have its hazard lights on? How fast was the driver of the Infiniti going at the time? Was the driver of the Infiniti impaired, distracted, reckless or otherwise negligent at the time of the collision? Was there adequate lighting at this section of the freeway?

Claim for Compensation

The Macias family would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of this fatal car accident and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims and their families how their car insurance policy applies to an incident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased car accident victims can file wrongful death claims seeking compensation to cover medical or funeral expenses, lost earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

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