Category: Truck Accident

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that left a young boy hospitalized in Riverside County.  The suspect was identified as Mlouie Qutami, 29, from Menifee, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.  On Feb. 14, deputies responded to a crash near the intersection of West 3rd Street and South C Street in Perris at...

The Los Angeles Police Department says two people are dead following a three-car crash in Baldwin Hills. Authorities say the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. Saturday, when a Mercedes Benz carrying two passengers was speeding northbound on La Brea Avenue and Coliseum Street and lost control. LAPD says the speeding vehicle hit another...

February 2024 was a distressing month on California highways, with several severe truck accidents occurring across the state. These incidents have not only led to significant disruptions but, more importantly, have resulted in tragic injuries and loss of life, casting a spotlight on the critical issues of road safety and trucking regulations. 

In the busy corridors of commerce, large commercial trucks are the lifelines of the American economy, transporting goods across state lines and fueling industries far and wide. However, with the increasing number of trucks on our highways, the risk of traffic accidents escalates, raising concerns about safety and accountability. 

The road can be a place of unpredictable challenges, especially when commercial trucks are involved. Given the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, the consequences of negligent driving can be particularly devastating. At J&Y Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA, we understand the complexities surrounding trucking accidents and the legal implications...

Welcome to the latest post from J&Y Law Firm, Los Angeles, CA, where we discuss critical issues at the intersection of law, safety, and transportation. Today, we're tackling an urgent and distressing trend: the rise in fatalities associated with the trucking industry. With increasing numbers of accidents on our roads, it's time...

A fire at a downtown San Francisco residential high-rise building has left hundreds of tenants without electricity, running water or elevator service, disrupting their lives.The incident at the 43-story Paramount building, which has 387 apartments and was built in 2001, began Wednesday morning with a fire in the main electrical room. Residents reported flickering...

Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of Rebecca Grossman who is accused of hitting and killing two young brothers in Westlake Village in 2020.Grossman is facing a total of five charges: two counts of murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of hit-and-run causing death.She's accused of speeding through a crosswalk...

The three people killed in an early morning crash on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge have now been identified.The crash occurred around 4 am on February 15 in the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge, and the subsequent emergency response and investigation led to hours of traffic that backed up into San...

A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday morning near Fremont, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 9:35 a.m. and was centered about 5 miles southeast of Fremont, the USGS said. No other information was immediately available. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for...

(KRON) — A preliminary magnitude 3.2 earthquake was felt in the East Bay Thursday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake struck about four miles south of Sunol and about five miles east-southeast of Fremont. There were no initial reports of damages or injuries. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco coroner identified three victims who suffered fatal injuries when a Mini Cooper car and Toyota Tacoma truck crashed on the Bay Bridge last week. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the following victims were killed in the February 15 collision: Sean Luttjohann, 59, of Alameda County Lorissa...

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A semi-truck fire along westbound I-80 is blocking a lane in Placer County Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol. ...

A section of Pacific Coast Highway forced to close after a mudslide Tuesday remains shut down early Wednesday. The massive slide covered the roadway and left large boulders exposed on the edge of a cliff. The highway was closed from Latigo Canyon Road to Corral Canyon Road, Caltrans District 7 posted on X, formerly Twitter. A section...

A 26-year-old homeless man who was denied free food at a restaurant in Arcadia was arrested after lighting the store manager’s vehicle on fire and attempting to set fire to him as well, authorities said.   The incident happened on Feb. 12 at a Carl’s Jr. located at 165 East Duarte Road, according to the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman was killed Wednesday in a crash near Mojave, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Ridgecrest woman was killed after a crash at the intersection of Highway 14 and the westbound Highway 58 offramp at around 11 a.m., officials said. A woman driving a Chevrolet truck was traveling...

STOCKTON, Calif. — A pickup truck nearly crashed into the wall of a building in Stockton Wednesday afternoon. ...

(KRON)– An East Palo Alto man was arrested for connected cases of burglary and prowling, Redwood City Police said. Initial reports were made on Feb. 10 when the suspect had been reported for prowling. The second report occurred later on the same day, where the suspect was reported for residential burglary in south Redwood City.  Cyclist...