North County Injury Blog

A big rig truck crashed on eastbound Interstate 8 last night, claiming the lives of the driver and his passenger. According to witnesses, the truck was traveling down a fairly steep decline under the speed limit when, for reasons unknown, drifted to the right shoulder and slammed into the dirt slope on the side of…

This is not shocking news, but a recent study has show that teens who own their own cars are involved in more car accidents than teens who don’t. These findings are a result of a study performed at Children’s hospital of Philadelphia, and will be published in the October issue of Pediatrics. While getting a…

A weird and tragic car accident story was reported in the San Diego Union Tribune this morning about a fatal accident occurring last Sunday at the same intersection where a family of four lost their lives almost about a month ago. According to the article, a female teenager driving a black Ford Ranger rear ended…

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in San Diego Superior Court – El Cajon by the family of Thomas Varshock, a 52-year-old Potrero resident who burned to death during the 2007 Harris wildfire. The lawsuit alleges that state firefighters were negligent in handling of the fire, and that their negligence caused the death of…

The driver of a Lexus sedan was killed this morning when his car was crushed by a big rig truck that rolled over on Interstate 5. According to reports, Gustavio Gracia, the driver of the Lexus was transitioning from the I-5 to SR 78 east, when the semi tractor trailer rig rolled over on top…

Toyota Motor Sales USA has ordered mandatory inspection of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles after a fiery San Diego crash that killed four people. Earlier indications suggest that the accident may have been caused by a faulty floor mat that made the accelerator get stuck. You may recall the accident that occurred two weeks ago…

A terrible story out of Ramona this evening, where a motorcycle rider lost his life after being hit by the negligent driver of a rental car. According to reports, the driver was unlicensed. The unlicensed driver was driving a 2007 Dodge Caliber westbound on Hanson Lane when she stopped, then attempted to make a U-turn.…

The San Diego County’s Health and Human Services agency issued a report last week announcing that accidents are the leading cause of death of San Diegans under the age of 15. Approximately 25 children die each year in accidents in San Diego County, mostly by drowning, falls, or in motor vehicle accidents. Mary Beth Moran,…

A 37-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries when they were struck crossing a street in Talmage. The two were attempting to cross El Cajon Blvd. near Highland Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Highland. The minor was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital and reported…

A Caltrans worker and a probationer picking up trash on the side of the freeway were seriously injured today when a northbound car veered on the shoulder and struck the two. The accident occurred along the I-15 in City Heights. According to reports, a 1992 Infiniti J30, traveling northbound, swerved to the right, and collided…