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A two-car crash on the eastbound 60 Freeway caused both vehicles to erupt in flame, killing 1, injuring 1 early Monday, February 16th. The deceased victim was only identified as a man in his 30s.

1 Killed After Fiery Crash on the 60 Freeway in Monterey Park

A two-car crash on the eastbound 60 Freeway caused both vehicles to erupt in flame, killing 1, injuring 1 early Monday, February 16th. The deceased victim was only identified as a man in his 30s. The crash occurred near South Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park around...

Over 1.3 Million Recalled Jeeps Still Not Fixed

1.56 million older-model Jeeps were recalled by Fiat Chrysler in June 2013 to fix the dangers associated with a rear-mounted gas tank, but to date, only 12% of the Jeeps have been repaired. Hundreds of complaints that Chrysler dealers were unable to make the requested...

Deadline for Train Crash-Avoidance Systems Approaching

The deadline for all trains to be equipped with positive train controls, stemming from legislation passed in response to the 2008 train crash in Chatsworth that killed 25 people and injured 135, will not be extended. Positive train controls (PTC) utilize radio towers...

Details Unclear in Malibu Crash That Killed 1, Injured 7

Authorities continue to investigate a fatal four-car crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Saturday, February 7th that has received national attention due to speculation that a celebrity was at fault for the crash. The deceased woman has been identified as Kim...

This Week (February 6) in Product Recalls

Ten new products have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for space heaters and chandeliers. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000...

Redondo Beach Bus Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing 1, Injuring 1

A commuter bus in Redondo Beach hit two pedestrians, killing one and injuring the other near the busy Riviera Village area on the early evening of Wednesday, February 4th. Witnesses described both victims as elderly. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. at the...

Big Rig Crash on 10 Freeway Releases Bees and Chicken

Traffic was backed up for hours after a big rig carrying frozen chicken crashed into a truck carrying bees, ejecting their cargo across, and above, the westbound 10 Freeway near Coachella early morning Monday, February 2nd. Traffic, including many vehicles returning...

2.1 Million Vehicles Recalled for Inadvertent Airbag Deployment

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling 2.12 million vehicles for an airbag defect that could cause the inadvertent deployment of the airbag, even when no crash has occurred. This new airbag recall is separate from the Takata...

Super Bowl Sunday is the Super Bowl of Drunk Driving

A new study released by the Automobile Club of Southern California has found that the risk of a drunk driving crash resulting in serious injury or death increases by 77% on Super Bowl Sunday. The study was conducted using the last five years of crash data from the...

Truck Driver Killed in Foggy Weather Crash Near Fresno

A truck driver was killed and two others were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving three big rigs and a pickup truck that occurred in dense fog south of Fresno early Wednesday, January 28th. The deceased big rig driver has been identified as Antonio Cervantes,...