Blog Posts in September, 2014

Mageb Hussain Kills One in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Paul Lambert, the pedestrian killed by Mageb Hussain in San Francisco on February 12, 2014. San Francisco Police identified Mageb Hussain, 27, of Emeryville, as the driver of a silver Toyota that struck and killed a pedestrian in the early hours of Wednesday, February 12. Hussain’s vehicle was from a rental agency. The victim was later identified as ...

Philip Marich and Hector Vasquez Crushed to Death in San Francisco Industrial Accident

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two men who were killed in a San Francisco industrial accident on February 7. Philip Marich, 53, of South San Francisco and Hector Vazquez, 46, of Oakland, died while at work. The two workers were fatally injured when granite slabs fell on them as they worked in a shipping container. One worker died at the scene and the other was taken to San ...

Isaak Berenzon killed in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident

Isaak Berenzon, 78, of San Francisco, was fatally struck by a car in Parkside in a San Francisco pedestrian accident. He was walking east across Sunset Boulevard at Yorba Street in or near a crosswalk when a driver in a Toyota Corolla hit him. The force of the impact caused Berenzon to become lodged in the windshield. He died at the scene. The driver and two passengers were taken to hospitals with ...

Two Pedestrians Killed in Hit and Run Collision Outside Salinas Hospital

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two women killed in a hit-and-run collision by an intoxicated driver, Francisco Miranda, Jr. Two women were killed when they were run over by a vehicle just outside a Salinas area hospital. The hit-and-run pedestrian accident occurred near Natividad Medical Center, located at 1441 Constitution Boulevard in Salinas. One of the victims was treated ...

Beware of $9.84 Charge on Credit Statements

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a seemingly innocent charge that is showing up on many credit card statements. The $9.84 charge may be connected to the massive Target security breach during the holidays. The BBB announced that many consumers are complaining about an unusual charge of $9.84. Cyber security firms believe that Target hackers may be “testing the waters” with the ...

San Diego Teen Noemi Mendoza Killed by Semi-Truck

San Diego teen Noemi Mendoza was killed by a semi-truck in January 2014. Noemi Mendoza, 15, was distracted by her cellphone when she walked into the path of a semi-truck in the south San Diego neighborhood of Otay Mesa. Noemi, a sophomore at Castle Park High School, crossed La Media Road and Otay Mesa Lane around 5 p.m. when a semi-truck making a right turn struck and killed her. Noemi’s brother ...

Cassandra Buck, 26, Killed When Friend Backs SUV Into Her

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Cassandra Buck, the woman who died in a pedestrian accident last night. Cassandra Buck, 26, of Los Angeles, was killed when a driver of a SUV backed into her. The collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Weibel Way in San Jose. Cassandra was crushed between the vehicle and a garage door. Monica Johnson, 27, of Campbell, was arrested on suspicion of ...

Motorcyclist Killed by Big-Rig in Sunnyvale Trucking Accident

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist who was killed in a trucking accident yesterday in Sunnyvale. The fatal collision occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on southbound Highway 101, just south of the Lawrence Expressway. According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist was sideswiped by another vehicle. The driver was knocked off the vehicle, then was run over by a ...

Danika Garcia, 14, Killed in San Jose Bicycle Accident

Danika Garcia was killed in a San Jose bicycle accident on January 17, 2014. Danika was hit by a VTA light rail car that struck her near the intersection of Stokes Street and Southwest Expressway in San Jose. She was bicycling down the road around 7:35 a.m. when the collision occurred. Danika was a freshman at Del Mar High School in San Jose, where she was headed that morning. According to her ...

Subcompact Cars Fare Poorly in IIHS Crash Test

In a congested city like San Francisco, it’s tempting to purchase the smallest car possible to squeeze into street parking spots. However, results from a new IIHS crash test should be considered before you pay for a subcompact car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (“IIHS”) tested 11 popular minicars, using model years 2013 and 2014. None of the cars received the highest rating of “good” ...

David Rosie Killed in Oakland Motorcycle Accident

David Rosie, 46, of Concord, was killed in an Oakland motorcycle accident on January 10, 2014. He hit the center divider on Interstate 580 and was subsequently hit by an SUV. The crash occurred just before 6:30 a.m. near the San Pablo Avenue exit. According to witnesses, Rosie turned suddenly and collided with the guardrail and center median wall, ejecting him into the number one lane. The driver ...

Tesla Model S Recall Announced for Charger Overheating

A Tesla Model S recall was announced by Tesla Motors because of problems with the recharging unit. The recall affects the 2013 Model S electric cars. The NEMA 14-50 adapters used for 240-volt recharging may overheat, which may lead to melted adapters or fire. A Model S owner in southern California reported a garage fire, prompting the update. According to the NHTSA, 29,222 potential adapters could ...

San Francisco Bicycle Accident in SOMA

A San Francisco bicycle accident sent a woman cyclist to the hospital on Wednesday night. The collision occurred on Folsom Street near 7th Street, in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. A female cyclist, described as being in her 40s, was riding the wrong way on Folsom Street and rode into the intersection at 7th Street. According to SFPD Sergeant John Bragagnolo, the light was green for northbound ...

One Killed in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man killed in a San Francisco pedestrian accident on January 7, 2014. The victim, a 38-year-old man whose name has not been released, was struck by a vehicle on Van Ness Avenue near Grove Street. According to witnesses, the man was arguing with someone just before running into traffic. He made it across six of the street’s seven lanes before a ...

Vallejo Pedestrian Accident Kills Sergio Pelayo

Sergio Pelayo, 61, of Vallejo, was struck by a car while he walked in the crosswalk at Halliday Street in a Vallejo pedestrian accident on January 3, 2014. A second car struck him shortly thereafter. Both drivers stopped at the scene and cooperated with Vallejo police. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died. Full story: http://bit.ly/1bLeTJ0

Zhen Guang Ng, 86, Killed in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident

Zhen Guang Ng, 86, was struck by a Ford pickup truck near the intersection of Naples and Rolph Streets in San Francisco’s Crocker-Amazon neighborhood. He was brought to San Francisco General Hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver, Giampaolo Bochetti, 69, of San Francisco, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, but was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular ...

Driver Kills Ashley Capuchin in Fremont Pedestrian Accident

Ashley Capuchin was killed by a pickup truck driver on New Year’s Eve in a Fremont pedestrian accident. Ashley Capuchin, 19, of Diamond Springs, and her 17-year-old sister were sitting in a parked car on Paseo Padre Parkway around 10 p.m. when Capuchin stormed out, following an argument with a third passenger. She was holding a 3-month-old baby boy, whose name has not been released. Her younger ...

Uber Driver Kills Child Pedestrian Sofia Liu

Sofia Liu, 6, was struck while she crossed Polk and Ellis streets with her mother and younger brother around 8 p.m. The driver was turning right when he struck the family, who were in the crosswalk. Syed Muzzafar, 57, of Union City, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Muzzafar worked as an Uber driver. Uber ...

Motorcyclist Killed in Half Moon Bay Collision

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist killed in a collision in Half Moon Bay. The motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, is a 57-year-old from San Mateo. He was driving his Harley Davidson with a 26 year-old-passenger northbound on Gazos Creek Road when a Ford Mustang headed south turned left in front of him. The motorcycle driver and his passenger were thrown ...

New California Laws Taking Effect in 2014

Many new California laws will take effect on January 1, 2014. Some of the laws of interest to the general public are summarized below: Minimum Wage Increases: Starting July 1, 2014, the minimum wage in California will rise to $9/hour. However, San Francisco has increased minimum wage to $10.74/hour, effective January 1, 2014. San Jose has also raised its minimum wage to $10.15/hour, effective ...

Bicyclist Killed by Big Rig in West Oakland

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Susan Watson, the bicyclist killed by a big rig truck in West Oakland last week. According to Oakland police, Susan Watson was riding her bicycle near Fifth and Market streets around 6:15 p.m. when the truck hit her while making a turn. She was knocked to the ground and her bicycle was caught in the undercarriage of the truck. The truck driver ...

Recology Truck Kills Elderly Pedestrian, Marking Third Recology Fatality in 2013

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the pedestrian killed this morning by a Recology garbage truck. Today’s collision marks the third fatal Recology truck accident in 2013. Recology is an employee-owned company that stresses building “exceptional ecosystems” and seeing a “world without waste.” The identity of the victim has not been released, but media outlets reported a collision ...

One Dead, Dozens Hurt in Two Casino Charter Bus Crashes

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those injured in two separate casino charter bus crashes in Southern California, especially the family of Tayde Murguia, who was killed. The first crash involved a southbound bus from Los Angeles to Valley View Casino & Hotel in San Diego County. While driving down Interstate 15 near Fallbrook, the driver lost control of the bus. The driver told ...

Jahi McMath, 13, Declared "Brain Dead" After Tonsillectomy

Jahi McMath, 13, of Oakland, was declared brain dead after a routine surgery. Her family is now demanding answers. Jahi underwent a tonsillectomy at Oakland Children’s Hospital on December 9. The common procedure, in which the patient has his or her tonsils removed, was to treat Jahi’s sleep apnea. After waking up from the tonsillectomy, Jahi appeared normal, speaking with her family and asking ...

San Rafael Pedestrian Killed By Van at Farmers Market

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jurgen Traub, the elderly pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle this morning neat Marin County Civic Center. The collision occurred on Civic Center Drive at Peter Behr Drive in San Rafael. The driver of a van owned by a plumbing company struck an elderly man. The victim was identified as Jurgen Traub, 79, of Nevada City. He was in Marin ...