Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Captain Mike Kreza killed in bicycle collision with vehicle on Alicia Parkway in Mission Viejo, California
Costa Mesa fire captain in critical condition after being struck by alleged DUI driver
Kreza, an 18-year veteran of the Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Department, is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
Costa Mesa Fire Captain Struck by Suspected DUI Driver Dies
A Go Fund Me page set up to raise money for the family had raised about $108,000 as of midday Monday, well over the $25,000 goal. The money is designated for the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association’s Widows and Orphans Fund.
Mission Viejo Man to be Arraigned for Deadly Crash that Killed Firefighter
Arraignment for a man facing second-degree murder and DUI charges in the death of an off-duty Costa Mesa fire captain, who was struck and killed while bicycling in Mission Viejo, was rescheduled Friday for Jan. 2 to allow his newly hired attorney to get up to speed on the case.
Doctor arrested for allegedly selling opioids illegally, including to DUI suspect charged in Costa Mesa fire captain's death
Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested Dzung Ahn Pham, 57, Tuesday pursuant to a criminal complaint that charges him with two counts of illegally distributing oxycodone.
DUI Driver Who Killed Costa Mesa Firefighter Gets 15-Years-to-Life in Prison
Stephen Taylor Scarpa, 28, was convicted in September of second-degree murder in the death of fire Capt. Mike Kreza.
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After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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