January 7, 2010, (by Horatio Algren) According to reports a December 21, 2009, Sunday morning accident was fatal to a woman struck in the rear end on the I-10 Freeway by a driver traveling at an estimated 120 miles an hour.
According to the California Highway Patrol the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the I-10 Freeway at approximately 2:40 a.m.
The Woman has been identified as a 42 year old woman from Ontario and was driving a 1995 Mitsubishi, when the rear end of her vehicle was struck by a driver identified as Thomas Vanauken age 43.
According to the California Highway Patrol Vanauken was driving a 2009 Acura MDX SUV and according to witnesses was traveling at an estimated 120 miles per hour. After the crash the Acura continued traveling in the eastbound lanes entering the car pool lane, where it struck the center divider wall. This caused the vehicle to flip over on its roof.
The California Highway Patrol stated Vanauken was allegedly driving under the influence at the time of the collision and sustained minor injuries, he was transported to Kaiser Hospital.
The woman that was fatally injured in the accident was also transported to Kaiser Hospital in Baldwin Park, where she was pronounced dead at 3:08 a.m. There were two other passengers in the woman’s vehicle, including a 32 year old woman from Pomona that sustained moderate injuries in the collision.
Vanauken according to the California Highway Patrol will face charges of gross vehicular man slaughter while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and causing injury or death.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Police Arrest Hit and Run Driver
January 4, 2010 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports the driver of a hit and run accident that occurred Sunday has been taken into custody.
The driver of the BMW that was involved in a hit and run accident has been identified as Robert Charles Serrano age 36 of Chino Hills. Serrano was arrested by police on suspicion of felony hit and run according to authorities.
The hit and run accident that Serrano was involved in occurred at an intersection near the John Wayne Airport Sunday morning at Main Street and MacArthur in Santa Anna at approximately 2:00 a.m.
The BMW Serrano was driving struck a Scion that was stopped on Main Street at a red light, pushing the vehicle into the vehicle in front of it according to Santa Anna police, resulting in a four vehicle accident.
Serrano got out of the BMW after the collision and fled on foot from the scene where a 18 year old female passenger in the Scion was critically injured.
The woman was transported at the scene of the accident in critical condition to an area hospital.
Serrano was found at a relative’s home and taken into custody in Fountain Valley and according to reports he had left a bar prior to the hit and run. Driving under the influence has not been determined as a factor in the crash at this time.
The driver of the BMW that was involved in a hit and run accident has been identified as Robert Charles Serrano age 36 of Chino Hills. Serrano was arrested by police on suspicion of felony hit and run according to authorities.
The hit and run accident that Serrano was involved in occurred at an intersection near the John Wayne Airport Sunday morning at Main Street and MacArthur in Santa Anna at approximately 2:00 a.m.
The BMW Serrano was driving struck a Scion that was stopped on Main Street at a red light, pushing the vehicle into the vehicle in front of it according to Santa Anna police, resulting in a four vehicle accident.
Serrano got out of the BMW after the collision and fled on foot from the scene where a 18 year old female passenger in the Scion was critically injured.
The woman was transported at the scene of the accident in critical condition to an area hospital.
Serrano was found at a relative’s home and taken into custody in Fountain Valley and according to reports he had left a bar prior to the hit and run. Driving under the influence has not been determined as a factor in the crash at this time.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Three Workers Hit By Driver Under The Influence
December 1, 2009 (Horatio Algren) According to reports three Department of Water and Power workers were injured after being struck by a vehicle.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department the three workers were injured in the 5800 block of Franklin Avenue. The accident occurred Tuesday at approximately 1:45 a.m. when a driver allegedly under the influence drove through a work zone striking the three workers in the Los Feliz area.
The workers were working on an underground vault at the time of the accident and after hitting the workers the driver struck a DWP vehicle.
The driver identified as a female was arrested at the scene of the accident for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The Department of Water and Power workers are recovering from their injuries and according to the Los Angeles Police Department the two passengers in the vehicle were not injured.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department the three workers were injured in the 5800 block of Franklin Avenue. The accident occurred Tuesday at approximately 1:45 a.m. when a driver allegedly under the influence drove through a work zone striking the three workers in the Los Feliz area.
The workers were working on an underground vault at the time of the accident and after hitting the workers the driver struck a DWP vehicle.
The driver identified as a female was arrested at the scene of the accident for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The Department of Water and Power workers are recovering from their injuries and according to the Los Angeles Police Department the two passengers in the vehicle were not injured.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Hasselhoff’s Ex-Wife Arrested for DUI
November 29, 2009 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports the ex-wife of actor and singer David Hasselhoff was charged with DUI.
According to the California Highway Patrol Pamela Bach was charged with driving under the influence on Saturday night. Bach was stopped by California Highway Patrol officers in the vicinity of Laurel Canyon Boulevard, south of the 101 Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol spokesperson Bach was given breathalyzer tests that showed a .14 and a .13 percent blood alcohol level. The spokesperson also stated that the legal limit in the state of California is .08.
Bach is the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff and she appeared in 14 episodes of Baywatch as café owner Kaye Morgan.
According to the California Highway Patrol Pamela Bach was charged with driving under the influence on Saturday night. Bach was stopped by California Highway Patrol officers in the vicinity of Laurel Canyon Boulevard, south of the 101 Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol spokesperson Bach was given breathalyzer tests that showed a .14 and a .13 percent blood alcohol level. The spokesperson also stated that the legal limit in the state of California is .08.
Bach is the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff and she appeared in 14 episodes of Baywatch as café owner Kaye Morgan.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Woman Allegedly Driving under the Influence in Hollywood Traffic Stop Sen. Kerry’s Daughter
November 20, 2009 ( by Horatio Algren) According to reports Sen. John Kerry’s oldest daughter was arrested for driving under the influence after a Hollywood traffic stop.
According to LAPD Officer Bruce Borihanh Alexandra Kerry age 36 was stopped by police at approximately 12:40 a.m. Officers during the traffic stop detected signs of being under the influence of alcohol.
Officer Borihanh stated that the 36 year old Kerry was arrested and booked at the Hollywood Police Station by Los Angeles Police officer. Kerry was held at the Hollywood jail until approximately 5:25 a.m. when she was able to post $5,000 bail. Borihanh stated that he did not know what Kerry’s blood alcohol level was.
A spokesperson for Sen. Kerry stated that his daughter Alexandra Kerry was stopped for an expired vehicle registration and was released after the results from a Breathalyzer test at the police station proved that her blood alcohol level was under the legal limit.
The spokesman also stated that this is a private matter and Sen. Kerry will have no further comment. According to Richard French spokesman for the LAPD he did not know Kerry’s blood alcohol level, but stated that even when the drivers blood alcohol level is under the legal limit they can still be considered impaired and arrested for driving under the influence.
According to LAPD Officer Bruce Borihanh Alexandra Kerry age 36 was stopped by police at approximately 12:40 a.m. Officers during the traffic stop detected signs of being under the influence of alcohol.
Officer Borihanh stated that the 36 year old Kerry was arrested and booked at the Hollywood Police Station by Los Angeles Police officer. Kerry was held at the Hollywood jail until approximately 5:25 a.m. when she was able to post $5,000 bail. Borihanh stated that he did not know what Kerry’s blood alcohol level was.
A spokesperson for Sen. Kerry stated that his daughter Alexandra Kerry was stopped for an expired vehicle registration and was released after the results from a Breathalyzer test at the police station proved that her blood alcohol level was under the legal limit.
The spokesman also stated that this is a private matter and Sen. Kerry will have no further comment. According to Richard French spokesman for the LAPD he did not know Kerry’s blood alcohol level, but stated that even when the drivers blood alcohol level is under the legal limit they can still be considered impaired and arrested for driving under the influence.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Hollywood Stars Plead Not Guilty in Separate DUI Charges
November 14, 2009 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports two Hollywood star’s both pleaded not guilty in their DUI cases.
Actor Thomas Dekker plead not guilty to his DUI charges, which amounted to two counts of driving under the influence that stem from an October 9th arrest. Dekker was arrested October 14 after the October 9th accident when he struck a 17 year old riding a bicycle in San Fernando Valley. The bicycle rider sustained minor injuries in the accident. Dekker was arrested and taken to the Van Nuys jail until his bail was posted.
The second star to plead not guilty to driving under the influence, Stephanie Pratt was charged with misdemeanor DUI and pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court room. Pratt agreed to enroll in a 30 day residential rehab facility.
Pratt could face up to six months in jail if convicted of DUI, and also faces a $1,000 fine.
Actor Thomas Dekker plead not guilty to his DUI charges, which amounted to two counts of driving under the influence that stem from an October 9th arrest. Dekker was arrested October 14 after the October 9th accident when he struck a 17 year old riding a bicycle in San Fernando Valley. The bicycle rider sustained minor injuries in the accident. Dekker was arrested and taken to the Van Nuys jail until his bail was posted.
The second star to plead not guilty to driving under the influence, Stephanie Pratt was charged with misdemeanor DUI and pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court room. Pratt agreed to enroll in a 30 day residential rehab facility.
Pratt could face up to six months in jail if convicted of DUI, and also faces a $1,000 fine.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Airport Scuffle—Tyson Arrested
November 12, 2009 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports former boxer Mike Tyson was arrested after an airport scuffle.
Tyson was arrested after a scuffle with a photographer at the Los Angeles International Airport according to police. The incident occurred when the photographer attempted to take a picture of Tyson on Wednesday in the United Airlines terminal according to Sgt. Jim Holcomb.
The photographer was injured in the altercation and sustained a laceration to the forehead, according to Sgt. Holcomb the photographer was transported to the hospital. His name has not been released and according to Sgt. Holcomb the photographer was also arrested in connection with the incident.
According to police reports both men were booked and later released, according to the records Tyson’s release was at 8:24 p.m. after posting $20,000 in bail.
According to Sgt. Holcomb both men will be pressing battery charges against each other, and also stated there are several different versions how the incident took place.
In one reported version of the incident the photographer was said to have struck Tyson to get a reaction, and in another, the photographer stated that Tyson punched him in the face and tried to remove the film from the camera. Obviously, Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys want this case.
Tyson was arrested after a scuffle with a photographer at the Los Angeles International Airport according to police. The incident occurred when the photographer attempted to take a picture of Tyson on Wednesday in the United Airlines terminal according to Sgt. Jim Holcomb.
The photographer was injured in the altercation and sustained a laceration to the forehead, according to Sgt. Holcomb the photographer was transported to the hospital. His name has not been released and according to Sgt. Holcomb the photographer was also arrested in connection with the incident.
According to police reports both men were booked and later released, according to the records Tyson’s release was at 8:24 p.m. after posting $20,000 in bail.
According to Sgt. Holcomb both men will be pressing battery charges against each other, and also stated there are several different versions how the incident took place.
In one reported version of the incident the photographer was said to have struck Tyson to get a reaction, and in another, the photographer stated that Tyson punched him in the face and tried to remove the film from the camera. Obviously, Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys want this case.
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