Author: Abla Gorashi

(Adelanto, California) Elio Battisti, 40, was struck and killed by a box truck on October 4th near Adelanto Road.  The Los Angeles Personnel arrived at the scene and rendered aid to the victim until fire personnel arrived. The driver that struck him cooperated with investigators and stayed at the scene.  No information was made available about the collision, and the investigation is ongoing. Legal Analysis on the Box Truck Crash Since Battisti was struck by the box truck, investigators can review yield-the-right of way rules and vehicular homicide violations Because the pedestrian died as a result of the crash, investigators…

(Los Angeles, California) On October 2nd, Nicole Linton, 41, is now convicted of six counts of Second Degree Murder for killing six people, including an unborn child.  The crash first occurred at the intersection of La Brea and Slauson avenues. It is very likely that Linton will be sentenced to life in prison when she is sentenced on December 1st. According to her attorney, Linton suffered a seizure leaving her no control in stopping her Mercedes-Benz from crashing.  Deputy District Attorney Antonella Nistorescu played a video of the crash and stated “was an entirely preventable act.” and the prosecutor stated…

(Blythe, California) On October 1st, a big-rig crash occurred in Blythe, killing three construction workers at I-10. According to CHP, the crash was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. on eastbound I-10, just east of Intake Boulevard. Based on preliminary investigation, the big-rig was driving at an unknown speed when it hit a parked attenuator construction vehicle and an occupied Chevrolet Silverado before also colliding with a water truck. When authorities arrived, they found three construction workers with fatal injuries. The three construction workers were identified as, Alfonso Vega Torres, 50, from Coachella, Francisco Morales Mendoza, 39, from Tenopah, Arizona and…

(Highland Park, California) At approximately 11 p.m., an E-bike vehicle crash occurred when the bike rider was struck and killed by a grey sedan going the same direction at the 4500 block of North Figueroa on September 30th.  According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the grey sedan traveled northbound in the second lane and struck the rider. Shortly after, the e-biker was ejected from the e-bike and collided onto the roadway.  When Los Angeles Fire Department personnel arrived, they transported the man to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The vehicle driver remained at the scene and…

(South Los Angeles, California) Around 8:47 p.m., a man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on Wednesday, near the intersection of 69th street and Central Avenue of South Los Angeles.  According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the driver headed southbound on central avenue. At some point, they struck the victim, fleeing the scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department Personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the pedestrian dead. Investigation and two police units remained at the scene until 1 a.m.  on Thursday.  No description of the driver or vehicle was made available. Legal Analysis of the South…

(Las Vegas, Nevada) On October 1st, a two vehicle crash occurred hospitalizing multiple people at Blue Diamond Road and Tory Pines Drive.  Medical Personnel transported two people to a hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the crash was not disclosed to the public.  Legal Analysis on the Blue Diamond Road Crash Based on the given information, there is a wide variety on why the collision occurred in the first place. It can be due to speed, and wrong-way lanes. Investigators may also review punishments that the driver at fault may have to face in imprisonment In regard to speeding,…

(North Phoenix, Arizona) On October 1st, near 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road, a man who allegedly ran through a red light, crashed into a vehicle and died, resulting in several others hospitalized.  Police say that the man ran a red light in the intersection and collided into another vehicle. Three people in the second vehicle were hospitalized but are not in critical conditions Police are investigating whether the driver was impaired Legal Analysis On the 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road Accident.  When collisions involve motor vehicles slamming or crashing into another vehicle, may review the codes involving driving under the…

(Denver, Colorado) On September 27th, a vehicle crashed into an apartment complex near the intersection of 107th Avenue and Pecos Street.  According to the Northglenn Police Department, the collision occurred right before 3 p.m. When Officers made their way into the scene, they took the suspect into custody. The driver that struck the apartment was allegedly involved in a domestic disturbance in the Denver metropolitan area. The injuries resulting from the crash are minor and Northglenn police did not confirm the amount of people inside the apartment at the time.  Legal Analysis on the Intersection of 107th Avenue Accident Based…

(I-10, Arizona) 10 hospitalized in a vehicle crash that occurred at the interstate 10, near Boulevard Avenue at around 2:15 p.m. on September 28th.  All 10 patients were hospitalized due to precautionary reasons.  It is unclear how the collision occurred.  Legal Analysis on Arizona I-10 Crash Given the little information we have, we can only assume so much. Investigators in this case may review lane requirements since it had happened on the interstate and 10 people were hospitalized. If the collision was caused by one or more drivers moving to a different lane without doing so safely, they may have…

(Garden Grove, California) A 63-year-old man was struck by an SUV on September 29th in Chapman Avenue, just west of Euclid Street in Garden Grove.  According to the Garden Grove Police Department, officers responded to reports regarding the crash involving the pedestrian at around 3:48 p.m. Responding officers arrived at the scene and rendered medical assistance to the man. Shortly after, the Orange County Fire Department Paramedics arrived at the scene, they transported him to UCI Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with detectives assigned to the Neighborhood Traffic Unit. Chapman…