According to several news outlets in Los Angeles, actress Brigitte Nielsen was sent to the hospital after being involved in a car accident on Thursday. The official reports from the authorities show that the actress was a passenger in a Porsche that was rear-ended by a Toyota Matrix. A woman who was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the collision drove the vehicle. The articles stated that she was taken to the hospital immediately and treated for injuries to her back, neck (read more)
Read MoreMedia sources reported that two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies sustained moderate injuries after a DUI driver struck their vehicle Saturday in Malibu. According to Sheriff’s Lt. Josh Thai, the two deputies had just finished a safety sweep along Malibu beach when they returned to their vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the Pacific Coast Highway. A BMW driven by a 44-year-old man struck the rear of their vehicle after the deputies were inside and sent the vehicle (read more)
Read MoreMedia sources report that a bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence in Ventura Wednesday night. According to a report from the Ventura Police Department, two Ventura Police Officers heard the sound of traffic accident near the intersection of San Jon Road and Thompson Boulevard and then witnessed a vehicle speeding away from the area. The officers followed and caught the vehicle near California and Harbor Streets. A search of the (read more)
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01
Jul
2011
Safety Tips for July 4th Weekend
News sources reported on the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics in the hopes of keeping the roads a little safer over the holiday weekend. They include some helpful tips on how to avoid traffic incidents when you’re out having fun this weekend. According to the NHTSA, 10,839 people died as a result of drunken-driving crashes nationwide in 2009. The same year, drunken-driving accidents accounted for 32 percent of all traffic fatalities, but were still down 7.4 percent (read more)
Read MoreMedia sources report that an 18-year-old man was arrested after broadsiding another vehicle at a red light while driving under the influence of alcohol Thursday in Bakersfield. According Bakersfield Police Department Officials, a 24-year-old man was driving eastbound on California Avenue in a Nissan Altima when the Lincoln Mark VII driven by the 18-year-old on southbound Oak Street broadsided him, causing the Lincoln to burst into flames. Officers responded to the scene around 2:50am. They, with the help of a (read more)
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29
Apr
2011
Braves Pitcher Arrested for Suspect DUI
The Atlanta Braves’ pitcher was arrested Thursday night for suspect driving under the influence, according to news reports.
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28
Apr
2011
Man Charged for DUI the Killed Biker
A 22-year-old man was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges pm Wednesday for a bicycle accident nearly two years ago, according to news reports.
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27
Apr
2011
Fire Captain Accused of Drunken Driving Crash
A Long Beach fire captain is being accused of a drunken driving crash in which he severely injured a bicyclist, according to news reports.
Read MoreOn Saint Patrick’s Day, the California Highway Patrol is encouraging drinking and driving at the Infineon Raceway as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Sobriety Challenge.
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09
Mar
2011
Man Charged with Four Felonies After Collision
A 17-year-old woman was involved in a car wreck early Saturday morning after reportedly stealing a pick-up truck.
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