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An Inglewood man saved the lives of two motorists after a chain-reaction crash in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 12th.

Hero Saves Two from Fatal Crash in Hesperia

An Inglewood man saved the lives of two motorists after a chain-reaction crash in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 12th. The crash, which killed a 30-year-old woman, occurred around 4 a.m. on the 15 Freeway in Hesperia. Kevin Patterson was driving to work when...

US Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2012

Traffic deaths in the US had fallen every year since 2005, but that trend reversed course in 2012 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2012 traffic deaths increased 5.3% over 2011 figures, making 2012 the deadliest year for drivers...

Woman Killed in Crash Near Corona, Police Seek Help

An Arleta woman was killed when her vehicle plunged off Interstate 15 on the morning of Wednesday, May 8th. The victim was cutoff by a driver who fled from the scene. Police are seeking assistance in finding that driver. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old...

Escondido Woman Killed in Temecula 3-Car Crash

**UPDATE** The victim has been identified as Sharina Thomason of Temecula and Escondido. The pickup driver has been identified as Travis Hughes Braswell. Braswell was arrested on charges of suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. Authorities allege...

5 Women Die After Limousine Catches Fire

A limousine carrying nine women to a bachelorette party burst into flames on Saturday, May 4th. Five of the women died after they became trapped in the vehicle. The bride-to-be was among the victims. The other four women escaped the limo and were taken to local...

This Week (May 3) in Product Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled nine new products over the past couple of weeks. If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled or dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free...

Motorcyclist Crashes in to Bicyclists, Caught on Video

A freak accident involving a motorcyclist and two bicyclists was caught on tape on Saturday, April 27th on Mulholland Highway near Los Angeles. None of those involved in the crash were seriously injured. The winding two-lane highway is popular for both motorcyclists...

Planes Collide Midair Over Southern California Mountains, Killing 1

Two Cessna 172s collided in midair around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29th. One of the planes crashed into the mountains in Calabasas, killing the pilot and sole occupant. The other plane miraculously landed softly on the Westlake Golf Course, with all occupants...

First Actos Trial Ends with $6.5 Million Verdict

A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Takeda Pharmaceutical, the maker of diabetes drug Actos, was liable for failing to adequately warn patients that Actos can cause cancer. The jury awarded $5 million in compensatory damages to Jack Cooper, 79, and $1.5 million to his...

Electrical Worker Killed in Industrial Accident in Menifee

A Southern California Edison (SCE) worker was killed and three other workers were injured in an industrial accident at a Menifee electrical substation on the morning of Thursday, April 25th. The accident occurred around 7:43 a.m. in an underground vault near the...