Author Archives: Jay Butchko
3 Dead and 3 Injured in “Violent” Pasadena Car Crash, Driver Had Previous DUI Record
A terrible and violent car accident that claimed the lives of three young Pasadena residents and injured three more has shaken a local community. According to the Los Angeles Times, on Saturday, May 11, a high-speed car accident ended in a deadly collision with a building, killing three of the six young occupants that… Read More »
High-Profile Beating in California Hotel Raises Questions about Rights and Options for Survivors of Hotel Assaults
The viral video showing famous rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his then-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura in a California hotel has been part of the news cycle over the past month since its explosive release to the public. According to news reports, news outlet CNN obtained the security footage of Combs violently… Read More »
Drunk Driver Causes 11-Vehicle Car Accident in Camarillo, California, Ventura County
Camarillo, California residents woke up with disturbing news on the morning of April 15. According to NBC 4 Los Angeles, a drunk driver had caused a staggering 11-vehicle crash on California’s 101 Freeway near Camarillo Springs Road in Ventura County. Investigators believe that the crash started when an allegedly drunk driver, identified as 24-year-old… Read More »
Did You Know These Important Ventura County Car Accident Statistics? All about Car Accidents in Ventura County According to the California Office of Traffic Safety
Although most Ventura drivers and pedestrians are well-aware that there are many dangers when it comes to driving on the roads and streets of Ventura, many may not know exactly just how dangerous driving and walking in Ventura can be. The truth of the matter is that thousands of people are killed in car… Read More »
Study Identifies Apps Most Commonly Used by Distracted Drivers
A new study reveals the apps that are most used by distracted drivers. According to WPBF 25 News, while many drivers across the United States are aware of the dangers of texting and driving, fewer may know that many distracted driving accidents are actually caused by use of a cell phone app. To help… Read More »
Massachusetts Man’s Family Outraged at Delay in Justice after Drunk Driving Car Accident Left Him Severely Disabled
The family of a man who was left severely disabled after being hit by an allegedly drunk driver while he was on the job is speaking out about the significant delay in justice they have faced in the criminal case against the woman who injured him. According to local news reports, NBC 10 Boston,… Read More »
California Highway Patrol Officer Narrowly Escapes Being Hit by Distracted Uber Driver while On-Duty
News of a California Highway Patrol officer’s narrow escape from what could have been a serious – maybe even fatal – car accident has hit headlines this week. According to local news reports, ABC30, Hayward California Highway Patrol officer Lauren Del Carlo, who has ties to the Valley, was on-duty and responding to a… Read More »
80-Year-Old Ojai, California Man Killed in Tragic Mobility Scooter Crash
As drivers on the road, we all have a duty to try to avoid causing accidents, and to navigate the streets and roads safely. However, despite the best efforts of most Ventura drivers out on the road, horrific and fatal car accidents, truck accidents, and pedestrian accidents happen every day, and families lose loved… Read More »
Oxnard, California Man Convicted in Drunk Driving Car Accident that Killed Ventura Grandmother and Grandchild
Every driver that is on the road should be aware that drunk and intoxicated driving is never acceptable. Indeed, between television advertisements, local law enforcement campaigns, non-profit outreach, and basic driver’s education classes, all drivers are peppered with the important message that driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is always a… Read More »
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Death of Indiana University Student – Rights of Surviving Family Members of Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accidents Explained
A 22-year-old woman was handed down a 12-year criminal sentence after being convicted of causing the death of a budding Indiana University student in a fatal drunk driving car accident. According to local news reports, WRTV Indianapolis, Madelyn Howard killed 20-year-old Nathaniel Stratton after an evening out with friends that led to a horrific… Read More »