Archives : 2009 : June
Oxnard Driver Arrested in Fatal Bicycle Accident
An Oxnard man has been arrested for his involvement in a hit and run bicycle accident in which he struck two people, killing one man and injuring his son. According to the Ventura County Star, the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon. 45-year-old Kern County resident Rodrigo “Rod” Armas was bicycling with his 14-year-old son [...]
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled due to Fears of Salmonella Contamination
The California Department of Health has warned consumers against eating a brand of Alfalfa sprouts because of the risk of possible salmonella contamination.
The Department of Public Heath has recalled the products by Culver City-based Kowalke Organics. These products come with sell-by dates between June 18th and June 30th. According to the Los Angeles Times, the [...]
Monterey Bus Accident Victims File Lawsuits
32 French tourists who were injured, as well as the survivors of two other passengers who died in a tour bus accident in Soledad, California in April have filed lawsuits against the tour bus company and the organizers of the trip.
The lawsuit which was filed in Monterey County Superior Court names several French and Canadian [...]
Pasadena Bus Accident Leaves Seven Injured
An accident involving a Pasadena ARTS bus and a car on Tuesday morning has injured seven people. According to news reports, the accident occurred at 10:45 in the morning near the Senior Center. The bus apparently jumped the curb during the collision. It knocked down a traffic signal before finally coming to a stop against [...]
Nine Dead in Washington Metro Train Crash
Nine people have been killed and more than 80 people are believed to be injured in a train accident involving a Washington Metro train that crashed into the rear of another stopped train.
The accident occurred during the rush hour on Monday evening. The Washington metro train that was moving, hit the first train with [...]
Truck Driver in La Canada Flintridge Accident Charged with Murder
The truck driver, who was involved in a fatal crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Canada Flintridge, has been charged with two counts of murder. Marcos Costa has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
On April 1st, Costa was at the wheel of a big rig coming down the Angeles Crest Highway. As the [...]
Hollister Truck Accident Kills One, Seriously Injures Two
A truck accident in Hollister, California caused by a driver making an illegal U-turn has killed one person, and left two people hospitalized with critical injuries. According to news reports, the tractor-trailer was traveling on highway 152 when the driver apparently made an illegal U-turn. A car was unable to stop in time to avoid [...]
Drunk Driver Arrested in Fatal San Bernardino Accident
A 28-year-old drunk driver has been arrested for murder after he struck a motorcycle on the 215 freeway, killing the motorcyclist and injuring the passenger.
Rimforest-resident Daniel Palmer is the son of a prominent local resident and president of the local association of building contractors. According to the California Highway Patrol, Palmer was driving a Ford [...]
Hit and Run Driver Sentenced to One Year in Fatal Porterville Accident
A hit and run driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist in a drunk driving accident in May this year has been sentenced to one year in jail.
23-year-old Cayetano Mendez Vielma was the driver of a car that stuck 48-year-old motorcyclist Nolan Atchison. On the 9th of May, Atchison was driving his Kawasaki motorcycle [...]
FDA Announces Medtronic Pacemaker Recall
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a Class I recall of certain Medtronic Inc. pacemakers because of malfunctioning that can lead to device failure. The agency has classified the recall as a Class I recall which is the most serious kind of recall. A Class I recall is issued when the agency has [...]