Personal Injury: January 2007 Archives

Air Pollution May Damage Women's Hearts

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that women living in places with elevated air pollution have an increased risk of heart disease and death. The pollution responsible for this elevated risk consists of invisible particles from traffic fumes, coal burning power plants and wood fires. The study indicates that the correlation of heart disease and the level of air pollution is much higher than originally thought. Researchers are hoping that this will bring greater attention to the dangers of air pollution. “Our findings show that both what city a woman lived in and where she lived in that city affected her exposure level and her disease risk,” said Kristin Miller, on of the authors of the paper from University of Washington.

Air Pollution Raises Risk of Heart Disease in Women

The study looked at information from 65,000 people between the ages of 50 to 79, in 36 cities across the United States. In the beginning, none of the woman showed signs of heart disease. However, after only nine years 1,816 had experienced a heart attack or stroke, needed heart bypass surgery or died because of cardiovascular failure. Scientists compared this data to the air quality at each of the woman’s homes. They discovered not only a connection, but it appears that “the magnitude of health effects may be larger than previously recognized.”

Sources of the air pollution in the study included automobile exhaust, coal burning power stations, wood burning stoves, and industrial plants. The most dangerous type of air pollution consists of tiny particles of soot and dust in the air. The particulate matter cannot be seen by the unaided eye, and can cause a haze over a city. Joel Kaufman, a professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, epidemiology and medicine said, “These soot particles, which are typically created by fossil-fuel combustion in vehicles and power plants, can contain a mix of chemicals. The tiny particle – and the pollutant gases that travel along with them – cause harmful effects once they are breathed in.” This contributes to increasing evidence that air pollution may be a serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:23 PM | Permalink

Two-Car Accident in Vermont Causes One Fatality

A man from Whittingham, Vermont was killed after being involved in a two-car accident on Route 112. Emergency personnel pronounced Robert Fanning dead on the scene shortly after Vermont State Police and the Whittingham Fire Department reported to the accident. The victim was not wearing his seat belt. Fanning was on Route 112 driving south in a 1986 Volkswagen Golf when his vehicle suddenly veered out of its lane and collided head on with a 1999 Ford Explorer, driven by David Sokoloff of North Branford, Connecticut. Sokoloff and his family, who were passengers in the car, were taken to the Southwest Vermont Medical Center in Bennington to receive treatment for minor injuries.

Whitingham Man Killed in Route 112 Accident

The Sokoloff family all had their seat belts on at the time of the accident. Both the Ford and the Volkswagon were completely totaled because of the impact. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident. Anyone who has information about the accident should contact Trooper Valcourt at (802) 254-2382 or call the State Police Information Tip Line at (802) 241-5355.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 09:00 PM | Permalink

Motorcycle Accident Causes Death of Legislator's Son

A motorcycle accident in St. Augustine, Florida resulted in the death of the son of Legislator Teresa Sayward. Kyle Sayward, crashed his 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle while driving on U.S. Route 1 in St. Autustine, Florida. He had been in Georgia working in a construction project and had gone to St. Augustine for the weekend. Marion Ronn, a passenger on the motorcycle, was rushed to the hospital in serious condition and was treated at the Shands Hospital trauma unit. Both Sayward and Ronn were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The law in Florida requires that motorcycle riders to wear helmets unless they have nearly $10,000 in medical coverage.

Legislator’s Son Dies in Accident

Police investigators believe that Sayward was driving north on Route 1 and most likely lost control of the motorcycle. He appeared to be driving below the 45 miles per hour speed limit and possibly hit a curb tossing both occupants off the motorcycle. Sayward was taken to the Flagler Hospital with traumatic head injuries. He passed away while undergoing emergency treatment. “It’s hard to imagine something like that happening. He had a small son. Our hearts go out to the family,” said Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:50 PM | Permalink

Fatal Car Crash in Liberty County

Law enforcement officials with the Georgia State Patrol are investigating an accident that took the lives of two teenage girls. Police investigators report that late in the evening, January 21, four young people, driving in a 2006 Scion were heading west on Tibet Road, nearly 10 miles outside of Hinesville by the Liberty-Long County line. At some point, the car careened off the road and the rear of the car collided with a tree. The unidentified male driver and front-seat passenger received minor injures and emergency personnel provided treatment on the scene. The girls sitting in the back seat were pronounced dead on the scene. A police spokesperson has reported that the girls were from Hinesville, but their names have not been identified. Charges may be filed against the driver.

Two Liberty County Teens Die in Car Accident

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Posted by Ryan Jardine at 09:29 PM | Permalink

Whiteout Causes Massive 50-Vehicle Pileup

A chain-reaction accident caused by whiteout conditions near Erie, Pennsylvania involved over 50 vehicles, including an ambulance with patients. The accident occurred between the Wesleyville and Harborcreek exits, east of Erie. Officials report that only one person was killed, but they have not determined the actual cause of death. Interstate 90, near Lake Erie, was closed for many hours in order to give emergency personnel time to respond to the accidents. Many people received minimal injuries, and as many as 22 tractor-trailers and tanker trucks were also involved in the accident.

Pileup On Interstate Involves 50 Vehicles

Medical personal from St. Vincent Health Center were sent to the scene in order to help emergency crews provide treatment to victims and extract them from wrecked cars. “We sent one of our emergency room physicians along with a trauma surgeon from Hamot (Medical Center) up to the scene,” said hospital spokesperson Cyndy Patton. “It’s more to assist in extrication. They’re just having trouble because of the pileup getting ambulances in and out of there.” It is forecasted that Erie will receive an additional 6 inches of snow by Thursday evening.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 09:15 PM | Permalink

Woman from Jacksonville Sentenced to 25 Years for DUI Wreck That Killed 3 Students

Circuit Judge Stephen Simpson from Harrison County, Mississippi used the single word, tragic, when he sentenced Krystal Marie Teston to four consecutive 15-year prison sentences on the charge felony DUI. Teston caused an accident that took the lives of Lindsay Miller, Beth Finch, Maksim Sisoev, and injured Josh Miller and Nichole Thurman. The incident occurred on I-10 when Teston swerved her Honda Accord from the left lane to the center lane. Lindsay Miller, in a Toyota 4-Runner, swerved to avoid an Teston’s car, lost control of her vehicle and collided with the concrete median. The 4-Runner flipped many times before coming to a rest. Teston was charged with five counts of felony DUI. Simpson ultimately sentenced Teston to 25 years in prison followed by five years of parole.

Krystal Teston To Spend 25 Years in Prison For Felony DUI

“As the judge said, it was tragedy all the way around,” said Lindsay’s father. “There is nothing in this that brings us any real joy.” “I lost a companion and two really good friends,” said Lindsay’s brother Josh. “I lost my best friend in my sister. All I can do is go on and live the life God has for me, be the man God wants me to be.” Lab technicians were able to detect the presence of hydrocodone in Teston’s blood sample taken shortly after the accident and suspect she was under its influence when she caused this tragic accident.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:38 PM | Permalink

Officer Arrested and Charged with DWI After Accident

An off-duty cop from Jersey City, New Jersey critically injured a woman and her child in a car accident and has been charged with DWI. Police investigators report that Officer Kevin Freibot was drunk when he collided with Ruth Zelaya’s vehicle. Zelaya and her young son were injured in the accident Zelaya was rushed to the intensive care unit of Jersey City Medical Center, and the young child was admitted to the University Hospital in Newark. The accident investigation and internal affairs units of the police department are investigating the incident. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is also involved in the investigation.

Officer Accused of DWI After Jersey City Crash

This is not the first time that Freibott has been questioned about a traffic accident. He was let go from the Middletown Township Police Department in 2001 after he was involved in a minor accident near the Atlantic Highlands tavern and failed to have a valid driver’s license. His driving record also includes three license suspensions. In 1988, he was charged with DWI. Later he did not attend his required drunk driving program and did not pay the mandatory fines. Between the years 1986 and 2001 he was cited for careless driving, speeding and driving without a license. He has been involved in at least seven accidents.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 11:30 PM | Permalink

Multiple Car Accident Injures Three Pedestrians

In the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, an automobile collided with a group of people, including a couple of students as they were on their way to school. The students attended J.H.S. 258 in Brooklyn. A local media outlet revealed that the victims were hit after a three –car accident at 64th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. Residents in that area feel like that intersection is especially dangerous. "Crossing the intersection I do not feel safe at all," commented on resident. "I remember, just the other day, I was crossing I had the light and a car went right through the light; I almost got hit by the car. It's a very bad intersection over here, very bad." Another neighbor said, "there have been a lot of accidents for quiet a number of years. You have to be very careful." A sixth grader and an eight grader were taken to Lutheran Medical Center with serious injuries.

Multiple Car Accident Injures Three Pedestrians

Emergency personnel had to amputate the sixth-grader’s foot and the eight-grader received a serious head injury. It is possible that a third child was also injured, but this has not yet been confirmed. An unidentified adult was also injured in the accident. One of the drivers involved in the accident is being charged with driving while intoxicated. The three-vehicle accident involved a black pick-up truck, a van and a white Lexus.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 11:23 PM | Permalink

Hit-And-Run Takes the Life of Young Girl

Police in Atlanta, Georgia have successfully apprehended a 23-year-old man involved in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl. Tory Fairchild faces many serious charges including felony murder, vehicular homicide and theft by receiving a stolen vehicle. The young girl, Terriona Ison, died after being struck by a stolen car as she walked across the street near her home. “This incident has been a tragedy for the whole neighborhood,” police spokesman Joe Cobb said. “We got so many tips about it, we spent a lot of time running them down,” Cobb related. “We had everyone in the zone helping out with the investigation, as well as the hit-and-run fatality investigators.”

Hit-And-Run Victim Laid to Rest

The funeral for young Terriona Ison took place on Saturday, January 20. Many family, friends and members of the community came to The Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ in order to say goodbye. Both adults and children were very emotional at the service. Friends and family remembered Terriona as a star student who was on the honor roll, a dance team member and a part of the safety patrol. “She was a nice, kind, loving young girl. I wanted everybody to get close to God and pray,” said Terriona’s cousin, Marteia Johnson.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 10:37 PM | Permalink

Consumer Reports Car Seat Findings Withdrawn

The popular magazine, Consumer Reports, announced that it will not be standing by its report on rear-facing infant car seats because of problems in the way the tests were conducted. The report, released in early January, alleged that many infant car seats failed crash tests administered using higher standards then those used by the federal government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Since then, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration questioned Consumer Reports side impact test procedure. “Our initial review of the Consumer Reports testing procedures showed a significant error in the manner in which it conducted and reported on its side-impact tests,” said Nicole Nason, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administrator.

Consumer Reports Recalls Car Seat Study

According to Nason, the data indicated that the side-impact tests were conducted in such a way that it would “represent being struck in excess of 70 mph, twice as fast as the group claimed.” A spokesperson with Consumer Reports said that they will be conducting new side-impact tests analyzing all aspects of the article. They will also conduct an internal review. In the initial report, Consumer Reports tested 12 infant car seats including models made by Evenflo, Graco and Baby Trend. They originally determined that 10 did not provide adequate protection for babies. They promise to issue a new report with “any necessary revisions” as soon as possible.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:07 PM | Permalink

Police Still Investigating Hit-And-Run

Pittsburgh police investigators are following up on leads in a hit-and-run accident where a young boy was injured. The incident occurred around rush hour on Andrew Avenue, north of Power Avenue, according to Pittsburgh police Sgt. Rod Dupont. The boy received serious leg injuries and after being stabilized at a local elementary school, he was airlifted to Children’s Hospital Oakland. The child’s injuries are not considered life threatening.

Child Injured in Pittsburg Hit-And-Run

Another hit-and-run accident has a family searching for answers. The accident occurred late last week near the Moultrie Square Publix on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, Florida. The victim, Dustin Padley, died after being run down by a car while running an errand for his mother. He was standing on the sidewalk when the car hit him. “It was dark. I know that he was walking and had black or dark clothes on and a hood over his head,” said Padley’s mother, Teresa Deloach. The family is even more upset because the car didn’t stop after hitting Padley. Padley pleads,“If you have any kind of courage in you at all, if you’re any kind of man or woman . . . or whoever you are, the best thing you can do is step forward and do the right thing. That’s all I can say - - do the right thing.” Police investigators have determined that the car that hit Padley was most likely an older model sedan, such as a Lincoln. The vehicle most likely will have front-end and windshield damage. The Florida Highway Patrol requests that anyone who has information about this accident call 904-301-3700 ext. 108. The family is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 10:14 PM | Permalink

Cell Phone Ignites, Causing Serious Fires and Burns

A serious fire in Vallejo, California was apparently caused by a cell phone igniting in a man’s pocket. The cell phone started a fire which engulfed Luis Picaso’s hotel room and seriously burned him over half of his body. Picaso, age 59, has second-and third-degree burns on his upper body, back, right arm and leg. The Vallejo Fire Department assistant chief, Kurt Henke, reports that Picaso is in stable condition. The firefighters responded to his hotel Saturday evening and found Picaso injured on the floor because a malfunctioning cell phone in his pocket had set fire to his clothing. The fire then spread throughout the room. Investigators have not reported the phone’s manufacturer and model.

A spokesperson with the Vallejo Fire Department, Bill Tweedy said, “There have been a couple other cases in California in the past few years. It’s no different than any other fires involving mechanical or electrical items.” One such incident was reported in June of 2004 when a 16-year-old female received serious burns when the cell phone in her pocket ignited. “The phones get warm after you’ve been talking for a long time and the powerful batteries in them can overheat… [This and other similar accidents] just happe[n] and could happen anytime,” Tweedy said.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 09:48 PM | Permalink

Accident Injures Seven Students

An accident involving a school bus, on Sloans Ridge Road in Groveland, Florida, resulted in seven students, from Grey Middle School, being sent to the hospital. The students had suffered minor injuries such as neck and back pain. Fourteen students were riding on the bus at the time. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a truck driver from Clermont was pulling out of a driveway when he stuck the front part of the bus. Don Drew, the driver of the truck that struck the bus, was also rushed to South Lake Hospital.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 11:15 PM | Permalink

Accident Claims the Lives of Three High School Students

Two tragic car accidents in New Jersey resulted in the death of four people including three high school students. Another person was seriously injured. The accidents occurred early in the afternoon on January 10, on Kozloski Road. The students were driving a late model Cadillac CTS when they collided with a minivan. The Cadillac was quickly engulfed in flames, reports Luis Valentin, the government prosecutor who is investigating the accident. The three students who died were from Freehold Borough High School. Investigators identified them as Michael Dragonetti, James Warnock, and Andrew Ludy. An elderly woman, Ruth MacArthur, the driver of the second vehicle, also was killed in the accident.

N.J High School Mourns Students Killed in Crash

Police are still uncertain what caused the deadly series of accidents, but they believe that vehicle speed may have been a contributing factor. The principal of Freehold Borough High School said of the students, “We just want students to share what their instincts say at this moment, what is in their hearts. These students were the best and the brightest of today’s young people. Each had special skills and talents. They were sincere people who embraced life every day as an adventure.” School officials are providing optional grief counseling for students throughout the day January 11.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 10:14 PM | Permalink

Sledding Causes Boy's Death; Safety Guidelines

A young boy tragically died in a freak tobogganing accident January 8, 2006. Kasey Thompson was sledding in Gilbert Plains, Canada with his older brother when the accident occurred. The brothers went off a lip and became airborne. When they landed, Kasey suffered a traumatic brain stem injury, which caused his death. The Gilbert Plains region is nearly 360 kilometers north of Winnipeg.

Sledder Died of Brain Injury

Every year, sledding causes thousands of injuries. Some of these injuries are serious enough to cause death. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons published two sets of guidelines on how to be safe while sledding. The first, labeled essential, are to sled only in designated areas that are free of trees, posts and fences. Also, make sure adults supervise children as they sled. Children should always sit facing forward, leaving their feet free to steer. Never sled down hill headfirst. Avoid sledding on hills that end with streets, ledges, parking lots or bodies of water. The second set of guidelines is labeled preferred. Children under 12 should wear a helmet while sledding. Wear additional layers of clothing to protect against injuries and sled only in well-lit areas.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 11:42 PM | Permalink

Idaho Man Still Missing After Helping Out At Accident Scene

A city councilman from Idaho is still missing after he stopped at the scene of a car accident on a bridge. The accident occurred on Interstate 84 east of The Dalles, Oregon. Investigators are worried that he may have jumped into the John Day River to avoid being hit by another car. John Dickinson, from Moscow, Idaho stopped to assist another motorist who had crashed while trying to avoid debris on the interstate bridge. Immediately after Dickinson got out of his car, his own vehicle was hit from behind. Investigators still cannot find him.

Idaho Man Missing at Oregon Accident Scene

Idaho Man Missing At Oregon Accident Scene

Police investigators are suspicious that he may have either fallen off the bridge or jumped the railing in an effort to avoid being hit in the second accident. Search teams are currently looking for Dickinson, but have been unsuccessful so far. The John Day River is 80 feel deep, and about 40 degrees in the area under the bridge. If Dickinson did end up being forced over the guardrail, it will be the second incident since mid-December. Two weeks ago, Brian Bernier from Vancouver, Washington also stopped his vehicle to assist after a crash on a bridge. A passing vehicle then forced him over the bridge guardrail and down a 50 foot drop. Bernier was found dead on the scene.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 05:33 AM | Permalink

Morning Dew Causes Series of Morning Accidents

A State trooper with the Wisconsin State Police is taking some time off work after being injured in a rollover accident early in the morning, January 8. Trooper Scott Hlinak, early Sunday morning lost control of his police car on the bridge that crosses a branch of the Fond du Lac River by Military Road. The car crashed through a fence, flipped over and stopped by East Frontage Road. According to Sgt. Brad Seymour of the Wisconsin State Patrol, “He’s doing O.K, He’s off for a couple days because of the injuries.”

Update: Trooper Injured in Accident

This accident was one of many reported to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department January 8. The weather in Fond du Lac has been warm for this season, causing the string of accidents. The dew point change combined with the unseasonably warm weather, surprisingly caused the bridges to ice up early in the morning. People did not expect the sudden ice-over on the bridges, so numerous accidents occurred. The roads de-iced by later in the morning.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:59 PM | Permalink

Serious Accident on I-65 In Indiana

A serious accident on I-65 in Indiana resulted in one person’s death and shut down the interstate for more than six hours. The incident occurred late afternoon on Sunday, January 7 near Lebanon, Indiana. Police investigators report that Theodore Engelbirth, an elderly man from Illinois, stopped his vehicle while in traffic because of an accident investigation. Tragically, a semi-truck hit Engelbirth from behind causing him to careen into bridge supports. Engelberth died, but his wife, and the semi-truck driver went to the hospital with only minor injuries. Boone County Sheriff Ken Campbell appeals to drivers to be vigilant when driving on the interstate. “You’ve got to pay attention. At interstate speed, the velocity you’re traveling a lot of feet in a few seconds, and you’ve got to be aware of that so you can get on the brakes or make an evasive maneuver if you need to.” One of the crucial strategies drivers can use to avoid causing this type of accident is to maintain a safe following distance.

Illinois Man Killed in I-65 Accident

According to Roadtrip America one rule of defensive driving is to “Create Space: Use the ‘Two-Second-Plus Rule’” In order to apply the “Two-Second-Plus Rule” you should watch as the vehicle in front of you passes an stationary object next to the road. Then you begin to count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two.” If you pass or arrive at the object before saying “two” then you are dangerously close to the other car. Act defensively and back off. There are also situations where the two-second rule is not enough. You should leave more space when there are adverse weather conditions, the time of day effects visibility, or even if the vehicle you are following has different characteristics than yours, such as a motorcycle, truck or RV. If drivers will be conscious of the space around their vehicle, they will be less likely to cause accidents and may save their own life, or someone else’s.

Accident in Paper Mill Causes One Death

An accident at a paper mill in Gilman, Vermont resulted in a worker being killed after he was pinned down by machinery. The accident occurred at the Dirigo Paper Company. The worker, Gary Brown, was performing some routine maintenance early in the morning when he became trapped between the front and the bucket of a skid steer. Emergency personnel rushed Gary to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center by helicopter but he died while undergoing emergency treatment. Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are continuing their investigation to decide what actually caused the accident.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 09:44 PM | Permalink

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A justice with the Superior Court of Newport, Rhode Island sentenced a man from Tiverton to 10 years in prison for a hit-and-run accident that killed an elderly woman as she was on her way home from grocery shopping. Joel Carreiro, after drinking shots and beer for five hours, got in his car and hit Jean Correia as she walked across a crosswalk by Clements’ Marketplace. The elderly woman’s granddaughters described her as a sweet person and that her death caused them great shock and depression. After being charged with drunk driving resulting in death, Joel pleaded no contest and was given a lesser sentence of driving to endanger, resulting in death. The judge at sentencing told Joel, “You knew you had the disease of alcoholism. Because you failed to treat your disease, you took another life. Your disease didn’t rob you of your life, it robbed another (of her) life.”

Drunken Driver Gets Prison Sentence for 2005 Fatal Accident

Jean’s family described their sadness and hopelessness that this incident has brought to their lives. Her daughter described her feelings when she said, “I feel compassion for Mr. Carreiro’s family, but they need to stop making excuses for him. I know that alcoholism is a sickness but it’s no excuse for what he has done.” Between 2:30 and 7:30 Joel drank 17 drinks, including shots of brandy and Sambucca at four different bars. Police investigators discovered after Joel hit Jean he slowed but did not stop to try to give assistance. Police arrested him at his home later that evening.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 10:44 AM | Permalink

Police Cruiser Collides With Tree While Responding to Armed Robbery

An accident involving two Clementon, New Jersey police officers occurred early in the morning on January 5. The accident occurred when the police cars were responding to a robbery call. Neither of the police officers were reported injured. The accident occurred while the officers were traveling south on Gibbsboro Road.

Clementon Police Car Involved in Accident

The road was wet causing the car to spin out of control and strike a tree. The police officers were looking into a report of armed robbery on Blackwood Road at the Pine valley Court Apartments at the time of the accident.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 10:50 PM | Permalink

Football Professional Involved in 4-Car Pileup

A cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, Mike McKenzie, was involved in a four-car pileup Wednesday, January 3, in Metairie, La. His car was rear ended, but fortunately, he did not receive any serious injury and was able to walk away from the accident. According to Louisiana State Police Trooper, Joseph Piglia, “He was stopped and another car ran into the back of him and forced him into another car.”

Saints Cornerback OK After 4 Car Accident

Mckenzie’s automobile was seriously damaged. As a precaution, emergency personnel took him to hospital for observation. Police authorities have not released the name of anyone else involved in the accident.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:25 PM | Permalink

Serious Accident on BW Parkway in Laurel

A serious three-car accident resulted in the closure of the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Laurel, Maryland near Route 197. The incident caused police to close down the northbound lanes for over five hours. A U.S. Park Police spokesperson reported that early in the morning on Thursday, December 27 a tan Chevy crossed the median, drove into northbound traffic and crashed head-on into a white Infinity and a blue pickup truck. The driver of the Infinity and the Chevy were pronounced dead on the scene.

Two Dead After Accident on BW Parkway

Emergency personnel removed the driver of the blue pickup truck and a passenger from the other vehicle and rushed them to the Laurel Regional Medical Center. Police investigators are still investigating the incident. They request that anyone who saw the accident call the U.S. Park Police at 202-610-8737. According to U.S. Park Police Lt. Scott Fear, “We believe there were other vehicles in the area. At that time of the morning, it’s a pretty busy time on the Baltimore Washington Parkway.”

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:30 PM | Permalink

Buena Park Police Search for Hit-And-Run Driver

Police investigators in Buena Park, California are searching for the driver of a small, dark-colored car. Investigators believe the car was involved in a hit-and-run accident with a bicyclist on Wednesday, December 27. The police received a call Wednesday evening reporting a bicyclist lying injured in the center of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Valley View Street. The victim was rushed to UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange County to receive emergency treatment.

Bicyclist Injured in Hit-And-Run Accident

The bicyclist prognosis is positive and he is expected to survive. Police Sergeant Rich Pena said that initial interviews with witnesses indicated that after the car hit the victim, the driver continued to drive away without stopping. “This could have been intentional,” Pena said. The Buena Park, California police request that people who can provide information on this case call (714) 562-3901.

Posted by Ryan Jardine at 08:21 PM | Permalink

January 31, 2007

Air Pollution May Damage Women's Hearts

January 30, 2007

Two-Car Accident in Vermont Causes One Fatality

Motorcycle Accident Causes Death of Legislator's Son

January 29, 2007

Fatal Car Crash in Liberty County

Whiteout Causes Massive 50-Vehicle Pileup

Woman from Jacksonville Sentenced to 25 Years for DUI Wreck That Killed 3 Students

January 24, 2007

Officer Arrested and Charged with DWI After Accident

Multiple Car Accident Injures Three Pedestrians

January 22, 2007

Hit-And-Run Takes the Life of Young Girl

January 18, 2007

Consumer Reports Car Seat Findings Withdrawn

January 17, 2007

Police Still Investigating Hit-And-Run

January 15, 2007

Cell Phone Ignites, Causing Serious Fires and Burns

January 14, 2007

Accident Injures Seven Students

January 11, 2007

Accident Claims the Lives of Three High School Students

January 09, 2007

Sledding Causes Boy's Death; Safety Guidelines

Idaho Man Still Missing After Helping Out At Accident Scene

January 08, 2007

Morning Dew Causes Series of Morning Accidents

Serious Accident on I-65 In Indiana

January 07, 2007

Accident in Paper Mill Causes One Death

January 06, 2007

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

January 05, 2007

Police Cruiser Collides With Tree While Responding to Armed Robbery

Football Professional Involved in 4-Car Pileup

January 01, 2007

Serious Accident on BW Parkway in Laurel

Buena Park Police Search for Hit-And-Run Driver