Although they aren't sure exactly what happened just yet, the California Highway Patrol believes that a man's death was the result of a fall from a golf cart. Since this incident technically involved a vehicle, the golf cart, the CHP was called in to this case that normally may not fall under their jurisdiction.

Gregg Lypps, 41, was out golfing at the Pala Mesa Resort when he was discovered to be injured. There were many people at the resort for an event that day, however, nobody has stepped forward to say how or why Lypps fell off the back of the golf cart.

According to CHP Captain Deb Schroder, "Unfortunately, there was a lot of people at this event and we just don't know right now who is actually involved." Investigators believe that an 18-year-old may have been driving the golf cart that Lypps was on, but that person has already retained an attorney and isn't talking to the press or the California Highway Patrol.

Thousands of car accidents happen each year in the United States but that doesn't mean you should accept the consequences of yours. If you were not responsible for the car accident that you were involved in and were injured as a result of it, contact our legal team to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.

A mother leaves behind five children after becoming involved in a drunk driving accident.

California Highway Patrol believe that alcohol was a factor in the accident that caused Virginia Esparza, 34, to lose control of her vehicle on Highway 119 while leaving a hit-and-run accident. She was a single mom whose children are devastated by their loss. The oldest and only daughter, 18-year-old Crystal Martinez, will have to fend for her family now that their mother is gone. An account will be set up for the children by the Esparza family at the Kern Schools Federal Credit Union in their behalf.

Esparza was on her way to pick up her boyfriend and, although police believe alcohol to be involved, her family is claiming that she was not a very frequent drinker and that this entire event seems out of character for her. Her boyfriend was a passenger in the car at that time and remains in the hospital in a coma at this time.

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A regular day at the convenience store turned deadly when a woman crashed her sedan into the business. Unfortunately a customer, Carlos Martinez, was in the path of the auto when it happened. She suffered serious facial and head injuries and was rushed to the hospital as soon as medical help arrived.

Teresa Petersen, the driver of the car, was driving on South Rancho Santa Fe Road when she veered off the road, crossed the 7-Eleven parking lot and crashed through the front door. The car went all the way through the store to back, hitting Martinez along the way. Petersen was also taken to the hospital to be examined.

At the time of the auto accident Deputy Tammy Bennetts estimates that she was traveling at a speed of about 40 mph. At this time investigators have not determined the cause of the accident and will continue to look into this case. 

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A young man got a short sentence for the serious tragedy he inflicted on one family in San Diego. The 17-year-old boy, whose name is protected because he is in juvenile court, was drunk and high when he ran his car off of a road in Oceanside, killing a man and striking his grandchild. The 18-month-old boy will now be blind for life and has serious brain damage.

For his crime the juvenile received 480 days in a youthful offender program.

At the time of his prosecution two months ago, the boy pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving. The Deputy District Attorney Mary Loeb reminded Judge Dwayne Moring that the boy was also driving without a license when he lost control of his car on that fateful morning on October 18.

The older man and his grandson had been walking along the sidewalk at that time.

There were three other passengers in the car who fled the scene of the crime. Lucy Verde, the mother of the impaired child, criticizes the teen for failing to apologize until a month after the drunk driving accident occurred.

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In San Diego, local law enforcement officers are saying that you should not talk on your phone while driving unless you have a hands-free device. This week in particular, police officers will be looking out for drivers who have cell phones up to their ears.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol say they plan to target places that are well-known for being car accident prone.  Officer Mary Bailey with the CHP said, "We are going to up our enforcement throughout the county and then, specifically, look for places where we know cell-phone usage is a contributing factor. People that are on the freeway or people at stoplights."

According to Bailey, in 2008, 1,200 drivers in the state of California were involved in car accidents and admitted that they were using their cell phones when the collisions occurred. During those accidents in particular, 13 people were killed and 900 suffered injuries.

If you have been involved in a car accident with a driver who was on his or her, contact us to discuss your legal options with the San Diego personal injury lawyer.

A serious car accident in Encinitas, California sent three people to the hospital earlier this week. The crash involved three cars and a pedestrian. on Leucadia Boulevard just west of Garden View Road. Police are still investigating the accident but have reported that one car hit a power pole which caused live electric wires to come loose.

Emergency medical crews were called to the scene where a helicopter took one person in critical condition to Scripps Memorial Hospital, while two more were also injured in the accident.

When car accidents occur, you can be hurt mentally, physically, and emotionally. Although your insurance will cover a portion of costs related to the accident, it may not pay for time lost from work due to physical injuries and longstanding mental anguish. Don't stand by and watch your savings dwindle away.  Instead, contact our law firm to get help from a San Diego personal injury attorney.

On Thursday evening, a San Diego woman was seriously injured after she was pinned between two cars in a Clairemont Mesa strip mall parking lot, say local law enforcement officers.

Police say the 67-year-old victim sustained injuries to both her legs, pelvis, as well as internal injuries.  She was allegedly hit at 5:30 PM by a PT Cruiser that was operated by a 65-year-old woman.  The car had been parked in the lot and the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle after starting it and stepping on the accelerator while the car was in reverse.

Instead of stopping, she continued to drive out of control through the parking lot area and hit the pedestrian who became pinned between the PT Cruiser and a parked automobile.

Following the car accident, the victim had to be taken to a local trauma center.  The collision is still being investigated, but police do not think alcohol was involved.

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Junior Seau of former Chargers fame drove his car off a 30-foot coastal bluff in Carlsbad early Monday morning. This was just hours after he had been jailed for possibly assaulting his girlfriend. However, Seau states that the two incidents were unrelated, that it was not emotional distress that caused him to drive off the bluff, but rather sleepiness.

The ex-wife of this 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Gina Seau, believes that it was just a car accident and that the father of their three children would not intentionally try to harm himself. She also stated that the arrest and the crash had no relation on one another, that "he's fine. He's upset...He's going to get through this, and he's going to move on."

You can never plan on it happening, but when it does, a car accident can put a serious dent in your financial savings as well. If you have been in a car accident in San Diego, contact our law firm.  A San Diego personal injury lawyer can help you recover damages for your injuries.

In San Diego, police report that two women died in a multi vehicle accident while traveling on southbound I-15 at 7:17 PM.  At this time, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office has not released the names of the victims to the public pending notification of the family.

However, police say one of the women was a 19-year-old student and the other was a 21-year-old Hispanic woman who resided with her family in San Diego. Both victims had been friends and passengers in the 2006 Nissan Altima that was heading southbound when it crossed multiple traffic lanes and eventually sideswiped a 2006 Lexus.

After the collision, both of the vehicles ran off of the roadway down a steep embankment.  The Nissan allegedly overturned numerous times before the occupants were ejected.  Paramedics and law enforcement officers were called to the scene of the car accident, but despite their best efforts, both women were pronounced dead.

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This week, news sources have confirmed that one of the victims that was involved in the deadly car accident that killed two former Cathedral Catholic High School in August has died.

On Saturday, 39-year-old John Nathan Adams was removed from life support.

In August, Adams had been driving back to San Diego from a high-altitude camping trip in Mammoth along with Natalie Nield, 17; Amanda Post, 18; Derek Thomas, 19; and Drew Delis, 22 when the group's Ford expedition suddenly swerved into oncoming traffic.

The California Highway Patrol said that Nield had been driving the vehicle, which was registered in her mother's name, while the group traveled back to California on August 9^th.

Police say that the SUV went into oncoming traffic and crashed into a van from California Baptist University.  The collision led to the death of 35-year-old Wendy Rice, who was a cheerleading coach.

Tanager, a witness to the accident, said that the SUV erupted into flames before hitting the van.  She was able to escape the burning vehicle, but sustained third-degree burn injuries on her back.

Did you suffer serious injuries during an auto accident?  If so, contact us to discuss your case with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.

On Wednesday evening in Regina, police reported that two people had to be taken to a local hospital following a car-pedestrian accident that allegedly occurred under unusual circumstances.

Police say that shortly after 8:00 p.m. a 40-year-old man was walking into traffic while driving on the 1900 block of Winnipeg Street, which is just east of downtown.  He was then hit by a vehicle that was traveling southbound.

Following the collision, the pedestrian received treatment at the scene and was then taken to a local hospital. Minutes later, the driver of the car who is described as being an elderly man went into medical distress and also had to be taken to the hospital.

At this time, the conditions of both men have not been revealed. Police have said that speed and alcohol were not factors in the pedestrian accident, but the investigation is ongoing.

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This week, it was reported that a car veered off of State Route 163 in Hillcrest, California.  The vehicle then crashed into a police cruiser parked in the center divider.  After the car accident, numerous people, including the police patrol woman, had to be sent to the hospital.  The crash also led to the freeway being closed on one side.

Police say the San Diego police officer was pulled over in the median along the southbound side of the freeway at 11:15 AM and was trying to assist a driver whose car had broken down.   Within minutes, she saw a car swerving off of the freeway and noticed that it was heading in her direction.  She responded by jumping back into her cruiser car just before it was hit and pushed into the disabled vehicle. 

Medics arrived at the scene and took the policewoman and other people involved in the accident to the emergency room for treatment of minor injuries.

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In San Diego, a judge ordered an 18-year-old man to stand trial for a hit and run charge that stemmed from a July 9^th auto accident, which killed a four-year-old boy in Encanto.

Samuel Metu was charged with running over the four-year-old, Jameson Darapheth, in the middle of Madrone Avenue.  The child had run into the roadway where he was hit by the Chevy Malibu vehicle that was driven by Metu.

It is reported that Metu was following his mother down the street and after the collision he did not stop.  Instead, he drove to a nearby gas station.  20 minutes later, he returned to the scene of the accident and cooperated with police officers.  This information was revealed by testimony at a preliminary hearing in San Diego Superior Court.

Now, Metu is facing one felony charge of hit and run causing death.

According to Metu's lawyer, he was distracted and looking off to the left at another child when the four-year-old entered the street.  The lawyer is asking that a judge reduced the charges to a misdemeanor saying the boy's death was merely a tragic accident.  However, the judge refused to do this.

If you or someone you love was injured during a serious auto accident, contact us to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.

This week in San Diego, a jury decided to award a mother and her daughter $11 million dollars.  The pair was awarded the money after they were seriously hurt during an auto accident with a Pizza Hut delivery driver.  According to reports, the driver had a seizure right before the accident occurred in November of 2008.

After deliberating for two hours, the jury awarded damages to 87 year old Olena Novak and 62 year old Shari Novak.  The jurors found that Pizza Hut was negligent in hiring the driver.

James Yukevich, lawyer for the pizza company, said that the driver did not know she was suffering from a "complex seizure disorder" until after the accident had occurs.

Reports indicate that Olena suffered a broken neck and that Shari suffered permanent brain damage and can no longer care for herself.

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In San Diego, an 18 year old sailor had to be hospitalized after hitting a guardrail. 

Reports indicate that during an auto accident, the sailor suffered severe injuries.  Sonar Technician (Surface) 3^rd Class Douglas M. Hill lost one leg as it was seriously injured below the knee.  Authorities say that Hill also had to have his other leg amputated.

The California Highway Patrol reports that Hill was driving a 1998 Ford Mustang on Interstate 5 at approximately 2:00 PM.  While driving, his car crossed three lanes of traffic and then smashed into a metal guardrail, eventually flipping over completely. 

CHP investigators say that Hill had been speeding at the time of the collision and witnesses report that he was racing other cars during the crash.  One investigator said, "We are looking at different aspects of the investigation... we are not classifying it as a speeding type of accident as of yet."

Investigators have yet to speak with Hill about his accident and are still interviewing witnesses. 

If you have been injured in an auto accident in San Diego, now is the perfect time to consult with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.  Contact our law office now!

In a trial for a woman that stands accused of killing four people in northern San Diego during an auto accident, the jury has told the judge that they are deadlocked.  

Superior Court jurors sent a note to the judge this week, which prompting the defendant's (Deanna Fridley) attorney to ask for a mistrial.   In the mean time, prosecutors are trying to have a lone holdout juror replaced.

If she is convicted, Fridley will face life imprisonment as she was charged with four counts of second-degree murder.  According to prosecutors, the auto accident was caused because the 26 year old had been driving under the influence of methamphetamine on state Route 76.  Her car hit another vehicle and burst into flames after killing four people.

Many things can cause car accidents, however, driving under the influence happens to be a leading cause.  If you were hit by a drunk driver, you owe it to yourself to obtain help from a San Diego personal injury lawyer by contacting our legal team today!

On Tuesday night, police told news sources that a San Diego woman has been arrested for suspicion of murder and driving under the influence.  The woman is connected to a fatal car accident that took place in April which led to the death of 95 year old Stevens Benjamin Friedman as well as the injuries of two others.

47 year old Melanie Rebecca Flores was placed under arrest by Coronado police at 7:30 PM on Tuesday.  She stands accused of driving while intoxicated on April 21, 2010.

During the accident, Flores hit two vehicles, injuring the vehicles' drivers and Friedman who was in the front passenger seat of one car.  He allegedly died of a blunt-force injury to his chest. 

Flores' arraignment took place this week Thursday.   Due to the serious injuries she suffered, Flores' arrest had been delayed by police.

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In San Diego, a single vehicle crash that occurred on the freeway left two people with injuries on Thursday afternoon.  The auto accident also caused a nearby brush fire that supposedly blackened out 10 open acres.

According to officers, the vehicle veered off of Interstate 8 near Carrizo Gorge Road, which is near the Jacumba area.  The vehicle then overturned in the center median.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that the accident took place around 2:00 PM.  Immediately following the crash, the brush ignited in the divider and started to burn.  Suddenly, flames and embers from the fire set nearby foliage ablaze, prompting a large fire.

Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading and managed to get control of the blaze by 4:00 PM.  The crew members worked on the ground and also aboard two air tankers and two helicopters.

One of the people involved in the accident had to be airlifted to a trauma center.  It is not yet known if the other victim was hospitalized. 

If you were involved in a major auto accident that left you with injuries in San Diego, now is the right time to get a San Diego personal injury lawyer involved.  Contact our law office today!

In San Diego, four traffic lanes of Interstate 5 in Carmel Valley were shut down on Monday.  The lanes were closed for about 30 minutes after a vehicle that was carrying five-gallon buckets was involved in an auto accident.

Officials from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) say that the accident took place just south of Carmel Valley Road at approximately 5:35 AM.  They say that the buckets inside the vehicle contained drywall material, which spilled all over the various traffic lanes.

The lanes were reopened at 6 AM after officials cleaned up the buckets and moved the vehicle to the right shoulder.

If you have been involved in an auto accident in the city of San Diego, you should take the time to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.  By contacting an attorney, you will have a better understanding of your rights as a personal injury victim and also be informed of your legal options.