A two-vehicle collision that occurred this morning in Huntington Beach has unfortunately left an 82 year-old woman dead. The victim, who was a passenger in a 2002 Honda driven by an 86 year-old male, was identified as 82-year-old Esther F. Kumasaka, a Huntington Beach resident. According to a news story in the Orange County Register, Kumasaka died at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 9:38 a.m. at Bushard Street and Adams Avenue. The driver of the Honda was injured and transported to UCI Medical Center with unknown injuries. The driver of the other vehicle involved, a 2011 Jeep, was identified as a 33 year-old female. She was treated at the scene and released.
See the Orange County Register article HERE.
The general location of the accident above was also the scene of a fatal, five-car crash on October. While the intersection is controlled by traffic lights, there could be issues with sight-distance that might contribute to the happening of accidents. For example, there are block wall fences very near the intersection which might interfere with a driver's ability to see vehicles coming from around corners or on perpendicular streets. Additionally, it is possible that the traffic light configuration(especially if there is a flashing yellow arrow) could contribute to driver confusion and the occurrence of an accident. A complete accident reconstruction would aid in determining the precise cause of the Kumasaka accident, and it should be performed by the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by careless drivers and/or dangerous roadways should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver operates their vehicle in such a manner to cause a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable. Likewise, when a dangerous roadway contributes to the happening of a motor vehicle accident, the public entity should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling Orange County automobile accident cases, including those involving wrongful death. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver and/or a dangerous roadway?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
See the Orange County Register article HERE.
The general location of the accident above was also the scene of a fatal, five-car crash on October. While the intersection is controlled by traffic lights, there could be issues with sight-distance that might contribute to the happening of accidents. For example, there are block wall fences very near the intersection which might interfere with a driver's ability to see vehicles coming from around corners or on perpendicular streets. Additionally, it is possible that the traffic light configuration(especially if there is a flashing yellow arrow) could contribute to driver confusion and the occurrence of an accident. A complete accident reconstruction would aid in determining the precise cause of the Kumasaka accident, and it should be performed by the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by careless drivers and/or dangerous roadways should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver operates their vehicle in such a manner to cause a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable. Likewise, when a dangerous roadway contributes to the happening of a motor vehicle accident, the public entity should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling Orange County automobile accident cases, including those involving wrongful death. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver and/or a dangerous roadway?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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