Category: Accidents

Car Accidents Over the Holidays on Thousand Oaks Roads: What Victims Should Know

Thousand Oaks traffic stays pretty busy year-round, but certain stretches of November, December, and January can prove treacherous for local drivers. Holiday shoppers in a rush. Motorists coming from a Christmas party that have had too much to drink. These are all added risks on already dangerous stretches like Hillcrest Drive and Highway 101. Even safe drivers could be forced

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Deadly Accidents Involving Semi-Trucks on the 134 in Glendale CA

The morning rush starts earlier and earlier in Glendale. That means even drivers out before daylight have to be extremely cautious of the other motorists out on the roads. That is especially true when drivers are traveling around large semi-trucks. Truck drivers can veer across dividing lines any time of day. They can also be driving while distracted by cell

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Who is Responsible for Accidents in California’s February 2024 Storm?

Early February 2024, a storm system moved into California. In the Thousand Oaks, Ventura County and Los Angeles area, high winds and heavy rains will make driving extremely difficult and dangerous. Drivers have been urged to stay off the road. Road hazards could include falling trees, flooding, mudslides and negligent drivers. Who is responsible for a crash during a storm?

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What and Where is Blood Alley California?

“Blood Alley” is a nickname for a dangerous stretch of Highway 126 in Ventura County where excessive accident numbers are recorded. The “Alley” runs at least between Fillmore and Piru, although some say the elevated dangers extend through Santa Paula. The unfortunate nickname refers to the reputation of the road as a route where devastating accidents and injuries occur quite

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Simi Valley Car Accident Statistics

According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), there were at least 620 car accident injuries per hour and five deaths per hour nationwide in 2021. As this data shows, a car accident is a profoundly impactful event that can alter your life and the life of those around you. Car accident victims in Simi Valley are no different.

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Oxnard Car Accident Statistics

Being involved in an Oxnard car accident can be stressful and traumatic, often coming with significant impact on your health and finances. A 2019 study from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the total cost of car accidents in the United States was nearly $340 billion. Yet, given the underlying causes and sheer number of people

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Thousand Oaks Car Accident Statistics

Thousand Oaks residents pull out onto local boulevards and highways each day to drive to work or to school, or to make a shopping run. Routes through our area also carry a lot of tourists and plenty of delivery vehicles and big rigs. Everyone wants to get to their destinations safely, but not everyone commits to careful driving like they

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Head-On Collision Dangers on Hwy 34 in Ventura County

There are many accident risks that focused and safe drivers can avoid. Drivers can monitor their lanes and the traffic in front of them and beside them and often steer clear of another motorist’s mistake. That’s hard to do in a dangerous situation involving oncoming traffic. A careless driver can veer across yellow lines and wind up in the path

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