Automobile Accident in Fullerton Injures Two High School Students

This morning a two-vehicle crash in the City of Fullerton injured two students walking to Fullerton Union High School.  According to an article in the Orange County Register, the collision was called in to the  Fullerton police at 7:10 a.m., and it occurred near Pomona and Chapman avenues.  Citing official sources, the Register reported the two vehicles crashed and then one or both of the cars hit the two students, who were crossing the street.  The injuries to the children were described as minor to moderate.  One of the students impacted the windshield of a Kia Spectra involved in the accident.  From the photographs of the accident scene, it appears the collision between the two vehicles was severe.

See the Orange County Register story HERE.

From Google images of the accident site, it is apparent the vehicle collision happened just adjacent to Fullerton Union High School.  The subject intersection is controlled by traffic signals on all corners.  The speed limit for Chapman traffic is 30 mph and for Pomona it is presumably 25 mph, given it runs through a residential area very near the accident scene.  In light of the damage to the vehicles, this would appear to have been an accident involving a left-turning driver and a straight traveling vehicle.  Under California law, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety. (California Vehicle Code § 21801)  It remains to be seen how and why this tragic accident occurred, and it is surely still under investigation by the Fullerton Police Department.

Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a driver's negligence should be an important concern for all Californians.  When a driver operates their vehicle in a careless manner and causes a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable.  An Orange County personal injury attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims.  Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years years of experience handling personal injury cases, including those involving negligent drivers.  He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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