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Driver Connected with Crash that Killed Boy Arrested on DUI Charges

A driver was arrested in connection with a DUI crash in San Jose that killed a boy. According to the San Jose Police Department, Isael Velarde, 18, was taken in on several charges including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Also, felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence causing an injury, and driving without a license. The crash happened early in the morning on Thursday, June 6. Officers responded to reports of a

June 10, 2019

How to Report a Pothole in San Francisco

The current state of San Francisco’s streets makes for a bumpy ride. We wish the city were free of potholes, but weather and heavy traffic conspire to create cracks and holes in the road that can grow over time. If you see a pothole, you should report it to the city. Follow the steps below. Step 1: Take a Picture You aren’t required to submit a picture, but you can

May 30, 2019

How Do I File a Claim Against the City of San Francisco?

San Francisco’s city government employs thousands of people, and chances are you run into a city worker nearly every day. Like other people, city employees can be negligent and end up harming innocent members of the public. Unfortunately, filing a claim against the city of San Francisco is not easy. Like everything else involving this city, the bureaucratic maze can defeat even the most committed. In this article, we’ll explain

May 30, 2019

Suing for Wrongful Death Damages in California

California Wrongful Death Attorney Dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one can be devastating. At Wakeford Law, we know that the process of grieving can be extensive. But we also want to help families who have lost loved ones due to another party’s negligence or reckless behavior. Our wrongful death lawyers will hold the negligent party responsible and help you move forward. If you recently lost a loved one in an

May 27, 2019

Average Rear End Collision Settlement in California

What Type of Settlement Can I Expect from My Rear-End Crash? The simple answer is: it depends. There are many factors that go into your claim? Were you injured? How serious were the injuries? Did you have to miss work? Will the rehabilitation process take a long time? The list goes on. Getting Help After the Crash If you were recently involved in a rear-end motor vehicle crash in California,

May 27, 2019

DUI Suspect Crashes into Lyft Killing 1, Injuring 3 in San Diego

A DUI suspect hit and Lyft car killing one passenger and injuring 3 others in San Diego. The collision was just after 2:30 a.m. on the southbound route of SR 163. Both cars went off the highway into a ditch near the shoulder. The Lyft vehicle was a white Mazda sedan carrying two passengers in the back. The DUI suspect’s vehicle was a Lexus sedan and was carrying no passengers.

May 23, 2019

Pedestrian Killed on Santa Rosa Road

Santa Rosa (March 20, 2019) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a silver Chevrolet Cruze on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa. This is the fourth fatality on this road since last summer. The man was crossing the road near Barndance Lance around 7 a.m. when the car struck him. The force of the crash sent the man into a nearby mailbox, took one of his shoes off and

May 20, 2019

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Fall Involving Bus

A fall involving a Golden Gate Transit bus in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood resulted in the death of an elderly pedestrian. Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the bus was turning right after letting a few pedestrians cross at the crosswalk. As the bus was turning, the 66-year-old victim fell backward, hitting his head on the bus and then the ground. The victim was taken to the hospital where he died of

May 16, 2019

Bicyclist Killed After Driver Opens Car Door

A woman in San Francisco caused a bicyclist to swerve into traffic and be hit by a truck after opening her car door. The cyclist’s name is Tess Rothstein and the name of the driver is still unknown. The woman who opened the car door said she did not see Rothstein and is heartbroken about the event. Rothstein was a 30-year-old design researcher in the San Francisco Area. This death

May 13, 2019

Suspect Arrested in DUI Crash That Killed 3

A suspect was arrested by immigration officials over the weekend in connection with a fatal car crash that killed three people and left one seriously injured outside San Francisco. Authorities reported that Ismael Huazo-Jardinez, 33, failed to make a turn on Highway 113 before crashing his vehicle into a trailer home on Saturday. Jose and Anna Pacheco and their 10-year-old son were killed in the crash. The family’s 11-year-old daughter

May 12, 2019

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