La Jolla sanitation worker David Strobridge killed by his garbage truck

22-year-old sanitation worker David Strobridge was killed Monday October 2 in the La Jolla Village alley between Girard and Herschel, off of Torrey Pines. According to San Diego Police Commander Lieutenant Charles Lara, Strobridge was driving his Tayman Industries trash collection truck and emptying dumpsters from the alley into the truck. One of the...
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pedestrian fatally struck at Encinitas crosswalk collision

A 61-year-old pedestrian, Carmen Gonzalez, was fatally struck in an Encinitas crosswalk on Friday, September 15, 2017. A vehicle had stopped for the crossing pedestrian at Encinitas Boulevard and Balour Drive; a second driver drove around the stopped vehicle, striking and killing the pedestrian. The victim was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital where she...
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Clairemont Pedestrian Mary Francel Killed by Fed Ex Delivery Truck

86-year-old pedestrian Mary Francel of San Diego was killed Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:10 am, by a Fed Ex delivery truck driver. Francel had been using a walker, walking westbound on the south sidewalk on Balboa Avenue near Mount Abernathy Avenue, in front of a strip mall. According to San Diego police officer...
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September 15, 2017

LA County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested for Rape

31-year-0ld Giancarlo Scotti, a 10-year employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of rape under the color of authority, of two female inmates. He was arrested on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 while on duty at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. He was later booked...
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September 12, 2017

Which Is More Dangerous – Drowsy Driving or Drunk Driving?

We know that we shouldn’t drink and drive. In fact, most of us have probably never gotten behind the wheel when we knew that we’ve had too much. It’s much easier to plan ahead, call an Uber, bring a designated driver, or make arrangements to spend the night. It’s much more likely, however, that...
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September 12, 2017

How Dangerous Is Drowsy Driving?

We have all heard about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Drugs, alcohol, and cell phone use play a role in many serious and fatal crashes in our area. However, drowsy driving can prove to be dangerous, as well. Like drugs or alcohol, drowsiness decreases awareness, slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and increases...
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September 12, 2017

Most Common Types of Car Accidents in San Diego

Even the most common car accidents can be stressful. As one of the leading causes of injury in the United States, everyone will probably be involved in a car accident sometime in their lifetime. Thankfully, most car accidents only result in property damage and minor injury, though more serious accidents can and do happen...
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August 16, 2017

Ex-Uber Driver Arrested for Rape in San Diego, Trial Begins

Former Uber driver John David Sanchez, 53, of San Diego, is accused of serial rape; the youngest alleged victim is 13 years old. In addition to being a former driver for Uber, he also worked as a DJ and ran a video production/distribution company. There are a total of seven victims in this case....
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August 14, 2017

What Happens If I Crash a Rental Car?

Getting in a car accident in your personal vehicle is stressful enough. If the car you’re driving is a rental, however, you have a list of other factors to consider during damage recovery. Supplemental rental insurance, your personal car insurance, credit card coverage for accidents – there are myriad solutions that could help in...
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August 14, 2017

Penalties for Running a Red Light in California

Red light running is one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in California. Ignoring traffic signals puts everyone on the roadway in danger. It is every driver’s responsibility to obey roadway rules, including coming to complete stops at red lights. If a driver runs a red light, he or she could face...
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