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Motorcyclist killed when hit by car in North Hollywood Ca.

Date: 
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Area: 
Los Angeles, CA

A motorcyclist was struck and killed in North Hollywood Friday evening, authorities said.

The collision happened shortly after 6 p.m. near Valerio Street and Tujunga Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division.

Police initially said the driver of a sedan (pictured below) drove away and the crash may have been a hit-and-run. Later, officers at the scene stated that the crash looks like a "tragic accident" and they are questioning a driver.

Man taken to hospital after his car is struck by train in Memphis Tenn.

Date: 
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Area: 
Memphis, TN
A Memphis driver was rushed to the hospital after colliding with a train Friday morning. The accident happened at the railroad crossing on Hollywood Street, near Liberty Bowl Stadium. Witnesses say the driver hesitated, then decided to drive over the tracks. That is when he was hit by the train. The impact of the collision pushed the car about 100 yards.

One dead after head-on crash on Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, Florida

Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Area: 
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL
One person is dead, three others injured after a head on collision. The accident happened on Hollywood Boulevard between 57th and 58th avenues around 5:15 a.m. Investigators believe one of the vehicles involved was going the wrong way which lead to the head-on crash. “Investigators have not determined who was going the wrong way yet, but it appears somebody was going the wrong way,” said a spokesperson from the Hollywood Police Dept.

Los Angeles - "City of Angels" and Home of Hollywood

Situated in Southern California, Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of California, with over 18 million people. Historically home to the Chumash and Tongva tribes, Los Angeles is known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and as the cultural center of the American entertainment industry.

L.A. has the most dense traffic of the major U.S. cities, and the accidents to go along with it.  According to the LA Weekly, in 2012 ‘about 20,000 hit-and-run crashes, from fender benders to multiple fatalities, are recorded by the Los Angeles Police Department each year.’

Los Angeles, with its Mediterranean climate, is both flat and hilly with the highest point in the city proper reaching 5,074 ft. The eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains stretches from Downtown to the Pacific Ocean and separates the Los Angeles Basin from the San Fernando Valley. Other hilly parts of Los Angeles include the Mt. Washington area north of Downtown, eastern parts such as Boyle Heights, the Crenshaw district around the Baldwin Hills, and the San Pedro district. To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Los Angeles, go to Accuweather.com. The major freeways of Los Angeles include:

Links to accidents that occur in the Los Angeles area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Los Angeles:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Los Angeles, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Los Angeles accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Los Angeles grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Los Angeles grief support organizations.

Los Angeles legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Los Angeles, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Los Angeles injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows the issues related to insurance policies, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a great Los Angeles personal injury attorney can do to help.
 
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2
Percent of U.S: 
5
State: 
California

Miami and Fort Lauderdale- The Hollywood of Florida, and popular tourist mecca

On the southeastern most tip of the continguous United States is the metropolis of Miami, the largest metropolis in the southeast excepting Washington D.C. Many well-known movies and TV shows were shot in Miami, including Dexter, CSI: Miami, and Miami Ink. There is even a city within the Miami metro named Hollywood. Fort Lauderdale is a popular tourist destination, with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F, and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Greater Fort Lauderdale, which takes in all of Broward County, hosted 12 million visitors in 2012. 

Major Miami and Fort Lauderdale roadways

  • I-95, begins near the center of Miami and runs north along the east coast of Florida.
  • I-75, enters the area from the west near Fort Lauderdale where it intersects with I-595 and heads south, terminating near Hileah.
  • I-595, runs from Fort Lauderdale to the west, connecting I-95 and I-75.

Search for accidents by type in Miami-Fort Lauderdale

Main hospitals in the region

Grief Support and Other Helpful Groups

When someone is injured in an accident in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

What to do after a serious injury accident in Miami or Fort Lauderdale

When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Miami personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.

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16
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
Florida

Stray cat crawls into car engine, survives crash, gets new home

I don’t want to be hyperbolic, but this is literally the most important story in the history of the world. Last Thursday in southwest Little Rock, a car crashed at the intersection of Interstates 430 and 30. As first responders were assisting the injured driver, they heard a noise coming from the engine compartment.