Last Saturday, a man drove his car into a crowded section of the Venice Beach boardwalk, one of the most popular outdoors spots in Los Angeles. One person was killed and 11 were injured. Chillingly, it seems that this was no car accident. At this point, authorities...
Motorcyclist’s death prompts discussion of road safety, awareness
For many years, there have been marketing and education efforts launched to raise awareness of sharing the road with motorcycles. Drivers are reminded to look out for motorcycles and give them plenty of space. However, too many drivers still have not gotten these...
California pedestrian injured by alleged drunk bicyclist
People all across California should be used to the fact that there are many people out on the roads at any given time. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists should know that we are all expected to share the roads with each other and behave responsibly so that we do...
Police: California fatal accident caused by wrong-way driver
Accidents that involve a drunk driver are among the most devastating crashes on the road. Intoxicated drivers have slower reflexes and impaired vision. They are also more likely to make dangerous and impulsive decisions which put other people in jeopardy of being hurt...
California police officer thrown from motorcycle in texting crash
A police officer from Chula Vista, California was thrown from his motorcycle and injured when a teen driver who was texting behind the wheel rear-ended another vehicle, causing it to collide with the officer's motorcycle. The officer was leading an instructional ride...
Police say street racing caused fatal car-pedestrian crash
Police in Los Angeles say that evidence gathered at the scene of a fatal car-pedestrian crash suggests that street racing was involved at the time that the car hit the man who was crossing Compton Avenue a few blocks away from his home. Authorities say that they have...
Are fatal distracted driving car accidents being under reported?
There were 32,000 fatalities in car accidents in 2011, caused by a variety of factors such as speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving. Distracted driving fatalities are seen as imminently preventable, leading California and many other states to enact...
Pedestrians at risk on Ventura Avenue
Safety advocates say that pedestrians and cyclists in Ventura are at the highest risk of being involved in an accident when they are on Ventura Avenue, compared with other streets in the area. A "walking audit" conducted by community members was a part of an effort by...
Can technology help make teens safer drivers?
Many Los Angeles readers (and drivers) can speak from personal experience as to the dangers of texting while driving. This type of distracted driving is associated with thousands of accidents in year and can be deadly in some cases. When it comes to teen drivers,...
Santa Monica bike paths create risk of injury for pedestrians
Many Los Angeles readers know that during the spring and summer months, the beach and pier in Santa Monica is a great place to spend the afternoon with family or friends. However, as the season continues, school lets out and tourists arrive, making the beach and...