Multiple Vehicles Involved in Anaheim Crash

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California Highway Patrol officials responded to a collision that possible involved four vehicles. The ordeal caused the closure of the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway stated California Highway Patrol Officer Jon Latosquin.

According to the authorities, the crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. near East Street in Anaheim. Anaheim Fire & Rescue treated three people for injuries sustained in the accident. Police had closed off all westbound and we directing traffic to take the east street exit and reenter the freeway using the Lemon Street onramp.

Police are still investigating the scene of the accident; it is still unknown at what time the westbound lanes will be reopened. Do you know someone that has been involved or injured in a car crash in the Anaheim area and are in need of legal help? If so, contact our dedicated Anaheim car accident attorney today.

What Are Virginia’s Laws On DUI?

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For a first time offender, navigating the complex laws related to DUI in Virginia can be incredibly frustrating and challenging. To best understand your options, if you are indeed arrested for a DUI offense, there are a few things you are going to want to understand.

Knowledge is power when it comes to this type of circumstance. The more you know about Virginia DUI laws, the more productive your relationship with your DUI attorney is going to be.

Understanding Virginia DUI Laws

The penalties related to a DUI conviction vary, depending on how many prior convictions you have. While arrests can be contested and even beaten, the penalties for DUI convictions tend to include the following:

First offense: You may find yourself facing a minimum jail sentence of five days, two-hundred-and-fifty dollars in fines, and a license suspension of up to a single year.
Second offense: 2-time offenders may find themselves facing a jail term of twenty days to a full year, a minimum fine of five hundred dollars, a license suspension period of up to three years.

Third offense: If you are convicted for the third time, you may have your license suspended indefinitely. Furthermore, you may find yourself facing a minimum six-month jail sentence, in addition to minimum fines in the amount of one thousand dollars.

Obviously, you are going to want to take any DUI arrest seriously, regardless of whether you are facing your first conviction, your second, or your third. The severity of your charges is going to depend largely on your prior record, as well as something known as your BAC level (blood alcohol content). If you are under the age of twenty-one, you have to have a BAC level of .02%, to be considered legally drunk in the state of Virginia. If you are over the age of twenty-one, you must have a BAC level of .08%, to be considered legally drunk in the state of Virginia.

You should also keep in mind that Virginia has something called an implied consent law. What this means is that if you refuse to take a chemical test, you can be subject to automatic fines and suspensions. A 1st offense typically comes with a one-year suspension of your license. For 2nd or 3rd offenses, the suspension period can be even longer than that.

Regardless of your current situation, the dedicated DUI attorneys at the law office of David A.C. Long are able to give you the assistance you will need. So contact our experienced DUI attorneys today to ensure that you are rightfully protected. The law firm of David A.C. Long are able to represent clients that have been arrested for DUI in the following areas:

Bellevue Police Arrest Man For DUI Related Accident

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According to Bellevue police, a DUI driver crashed into seven other vehicles on Thursday afternoon outside of the Factoria Mall. Following this event, the DUI driver attempted to carjack two other vehicles. A portion of the mall was closed down as a result. Many people called 911 to report the incident from the Factoria Mall.

When Police arrived, four civilians were holding the DUI driver down on the ground in attempts to keep the 32-year-old Lynnwood man from escaping before enforcers got to the scene. The driver was believed to be on some drug and was “pinballing” between the cars in the parking lot causing significant damage to most of the vehicles, as described by a witness.

The driver then exited his vehicle and attempted to remove two people in two different cars to carjack them. The first carjack victim, a man, was able to prevent the man from stealing his car. The second carjack victim was a woman. During the second carjacking attempt is when the four civilians managed to get him down to the ground No one involved in this seven car accident was seriously injured. However, the driver himself was sent to Overlake Hospital after complaining of arm pain. He was later transferred to King County Jail.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Bellevue and are not sure what to do, contact our dedicated criminal defense attorneys in Bellevue today.

Drunk Driver Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on I-85 Causing Accident in Dinwiddie

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Late Monday Night, Virginia State Police responded to an accident involving three vehicles with medical personnel just after 9:30 p.m. Apparently, the accident occurred when a drunk Pennsylvania driver entered the wrong way on Interstate 85 and crashed into two semi-trucks. State Police shut down the highway for several hours until the scene of the accident was clear and investigators had gathered what they needed.

The driver was identified as Oxford, Pennsylvania resident Kellie Clyde. According to investigators, the 1997 Dodge Dakota struck a semi near a work zone at mile marker 49. The Dodge then spun around and came to rest in the center of I-85 where it was hit by another tractor-trailer.

Virginia State Police reported that Kellie was arrested and charged with DUI but didn’t disclose their condition.

If you or a family member have been arrested for DUI in Dinwiddie and are in need of help? Contact our experienced Dinwiddie DUI attorney today for a free legal consultation.

911 Audio Released From Freak Accident Rialto

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The 911 call that captured the terrifying conversation between a driver in an out-of-control vehicle seeking out help and California Highway Patrol has been released.
According to CHP, Trevor Robben claimed his cruise control was stuck while driving on the 210 Freeway in Rialto. The truck crashed and had been hospitalized in critical condition.
CHP adds, “It was a freak accident. There is still no explanation for this type of malfunction.”
CHP: “911, what emergency are you reporting?”
Robben: “My accelerator is stuck, I have no idea what to do.”
Robben’s truck was speeding out of control, going as fast as 90 mph, heading eastbound on the 210 Freeway in Rialto.
CHP: “You can’t change gears on your vehicle? You can’t turn it into neutral?”
Robben: “No, no. I can’t even put on my emergency brake cruise control. I can’t do
anything.”
Robben, unfortunately, was not ever able to regain control of his vehicle. He crashed and was ejected from the seat of his 2000 Nissan Frontier. He survived but is currently in ICU. Robben, the 29-year-old father, is no condition to explain to his family what happened in the truck.
The 911 audio was released Friday to the driver’s brother, Griffen Robben. He stated he heard additional CHP officers suggesting alternative ways to shut off the ignition.
Eyewitness News shared the 911 audio just released Friday with the driver’s brother, Griffin Robben. He heard more CHP officers get on the line, suggesting ways to shut the ignition.
Robben: “Ma’am, I’m scared out of my life.”
CHP: “I know. I am trying to get a unit into position, okay?”
Robben: “Key back? No, I can’t. I am just afraid of the other people getting hit. I am not on drugs or anything like that. I don’t want to die. I really don’t want to die.”
Robben attempted to guide his truck into an open lane, cautiously trying to avoid other motorists. He never regained control, his truck flips, but no other vehicle is hit.
The most bizzare thing out of this rare incident is that it was discovered that Trevor Robben was not wearing a seatbelt.
CHP released a statement Friday claiming they had performed a vehicle inspection but did not find any mechanical malfunction that would have resulted in the collision. Drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be a factor in the crash. The investigation is still ongoing, and CHP cannot release additional information regarding the cause of the collision at the time.

If your or a loved one have been in an accident, contact an experienced Rialto car accident attorney from the office of Guldjian Law APC for a free legal consultation regarding your personal injury.

Guldjian Law APC has successfully represented countless clients from Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and San Bernardino.

Large Mastiff Puppy Causes Owner To Crash in Santa Ana

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Around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of rollover accident where the car had caught fire near the 1200 block of West Memory Lane. As police and medical responders arrived on the scene, they could see an 8-month-old Mastiff puppy and his owner sitting along the sidewalk.

Officer’s stated that the man was cut up and bleeding, but his injuries were fairly minor. After talking to the driver, police learned that the cause of the accident was because of his big puppy. Apparently the young Mastiff jumped from the back seat to the front where he caused the driver to slam into a median and lose control. Witnesses as stated that the car had overturned and soon caught fire. People quickly rushed over and pulled the dog and the driver out of the burning car.

Members of the drivers family came to take the young mastiff home while he was transported to a nearby hospital. Cpl. Anthony Bertagna of the Santa Ana Police Department said that the accident could have been much worst and that the driver and dog were very fortunate. The driver still received a citation for not having his dog secured.

Both dog and the owner were lucky that the could walk away with only a few scrapes and minor injuries. Most accidents in the Orange County area end very violently and cause devastating damages. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in Santa Ana and are not sure what to do, contact a Santa Ana personal injury attorney right away.

Accident in San Bernardino Kills Hesperia Man

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Early Wednesday morning around 4:00 a.m., California Highway Patrol responded to a single-car accident that killed a 50-year-old man. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Alvarez, the driver was traveling south on Cajon when he lost control and swerved off the road.

In a report, Officer Alvarez stated that the vehicle then continued through a chain-linked fence where it struck a tree. CHP pronounced the driver dead at the scene; he was killed on impact even with his seatbelt on.

Police identified the 50-year-old man as Jeffrey Loup. Investigator believes that drugs or alcohol were not involved in this accident. It’s very unfortunate that Jeffrey Loup lost his life in this tragic car accident. If you have been affected or injured in a car accident, contact our car accident attorneys in San Bernardino today.

Driver of Tractor Trailer Arrested After Hitting Motorcyclist in San Bernardino Mountains

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A 63-year-old motorcyclist is now dead after a semi-truck ran a stop sign in the San Bernardino Mountains Sunday afternoon. The motorcyclist was identified as Rick Kagamaster of Irvine; he was pronounced died at 4:56 p.m.

The wreck took place at the intersection of All View Drive and the 18 freeway when 20-year-old truck driver Oscar Garcia ran a stop sign and hit the 2002 Honda Goldwing motorcycle.

The semi-truck driver was unable to stop in time, and Rick was driven over by the rear wheels. Garcia was arrested for investigation of manslaughter; his bail has been set at $1,000,000.

It is a tragedy that 63-year-old Rick Kagamaster lost his life in this accident. If you have, or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in San Bernardino, contact our dedicated San Bernardino motorcycle attorney today.

San Bernardino Fire Department Pulls Out Young Man From Crushed Car

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A man in his 20’s is now in the hospital recovering from critical injuries he received in a roll-over accident that crushed the roof of his vehicle.  That accident was reported Thursday morning around 11:00 a.m. on the I-215 Orange Show offramp.

Apparently the driver was traveling southbound when he lost control after veering across two traffic lanes, the car then rolled three times where it come to rest after slamming into a K-rail wall.

21-year-old Andrew Simentel of San Bernardino saw the accident and with the help of two other motorists, was able to pull the injured driver out of the smoking wreckage. Simentel gave details of the white Ford Focus and how the driver sustained a large gash on his head.  He also stated that the driver kept saying that his girlfriend was in the vehicle with him, but Simentel and the other motorist never saw a female passenger.

Firefighters then arrived and quickly transported the injured driver to the hospital. They stated that he was very disoriented and confused about what had happened. A helicopter crew searched the area for the female passenger that was supposedly thrown from the vehicle but found nothing. The identity of the driver was not released.

If you have injured in an accident because of another person’s carelessness, contact our car accident attorneys in San Bernardino today.

Memorial Holiday Weekend Ends With Nine Fatal Accidents in Virginia

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Memorial Weekend 2015 ended up being a mess of traffic accidents involving speeders and reckless drivers all across the state of Virginia.  Over the weekend, nine people lost their lives in fatal accidents that took in the following counties:

  • Campbell County
  • Page County
  • Roanoke County
  • Prince George County
  • Franklin County
  • Albemarle County
  • Rockingham County
  • Prince William County

Police reported that the fatality in Prince William County accident was a pedestrian, while another accident involved a motorcyclist who was killed in Cambell County. Alcohol was involved in three of the nine fatal accidents while the other accident victims were not wearing seatbelts. The victim in the fatal accident in Prince George County was also not wearing a seatbelt and was also under the influence of alcohol, the accident occurred near the 4600 block of Ruffin Road.

Virginia State Troopers responded to more than 750 traffic accidents and arrested 135 people for driving under the influence over the 4-day holiday weekend. Over 10,000 drivers received traffic citations for speeding while 3,408 drivers were cited for reckless driving.  In addition to 1,300 seatbelt violations and near 400 parents were cited for improper restraining their children.

“As the summer months approach, we continue to urge all drivers and passengers to make the commitment to buckle up, avoid distractions, drive sober, follow the speed limit and drive defensively,” says Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “They are safety messages which must be repeated because following the rules of the road can save lives.”

In the state of Virginia reckless driving can be viewed as a criminal offense. If you have received a citation for reckless driving in Virginia, be sure to protect your right by contacting our Virginia traffic lawyer as soon as possible.  Attorney David A.C. Long can represent clients that facing various traffic offense such as: reckless driving, speeding tickets, failure to yield, driving on a suspended license, attempting to elude police and commercial vehicle violations.