[10-20-2026] Alameda County, CA – Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Berkeley

A man in his 40s suffered moderate injuries after his car overturned during a two-vehicle collision in downtown Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2026. The crash occurred at around 3:40 p.m. in the 2000 block of Dwight Way near...

[10-20-2026] Alameda County, CA – Two Hospitalized After Head-On Collision in Dublin

Two people were hospitalized after a head-on collision sent two vehicles off Dublin Boulevard in Dublin, Alameda County, on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026. According to Dublin Police Services Captain Miguel Campos, officers responded at around 8:54 a.m. to a...

[10-19-2026] San Diego County, CA – Three Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash in Santee

Three people suffered injuries in a three-vehicle collision in Santee, San Diego County, on Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at around 4:00 p.m. at Oakbourne Road and Carlton Oaks...

What Should I Do If a Car Hits My Child While Trick-or-Treating in California?

If a car hits your child while trick-or-treating in California, call 911 and seek immediate medical care, even if injuries are not obvious. When safe, photograph the scene and collect information from the driver and any witnesses. Notify your auto...

[10-19-2026] Contra Costa County, CA – Two Killed, Three Seriously Injured After Wrong-Way Crash in Concord

Two people were killed, and three others sustained major injuries in a suspected DUI wrong-way collision in Concord early Monday morning, October 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 1:50 a.m. on northbound Interstate...

[10-19-2026] Riverside County, CA – Seven Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash in Moreno Valley

Seven people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Moreno Valley on Monday night, October 19, 2026. According to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, firefighters responded at around 7:40 p.m. to Perris Boulevard and John F. Kennedy Drive. Two people...

[10-16-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – Five Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash in Salida

Five people were transported to hospitals following a two-vehicle collision in Salida, Stanislaus County, on Friday evening, October 16, 2026. The Modesto Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the crash at around 5:35 p.m. at Kiernan Avenue and...

[10-17-2026] Fresno County, CA – One Killed, Six Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash on Brawley and Jensen Ave.

One person was killed, and six others were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Fresno County on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred before 4:30 p.m. in the area of Brawley and...

[10-18-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – One Killed, Two Injured After Head-On Collision in San Jose

One person died, and two others sustained injuries following a head-on collision in San Jose on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026. According to police, the crash was reported shortly before 6:30 a.m. near Capitol and McLaughlin avenues. Three people were...

[10-17-2026] Riverside County, CA – Three Injured After Head-On Collision in San Jacinto

Three people sustained injuries in a head-on collision in San Jacinto on Saturday night, October 17, 2026. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the crash was reported at around 8:14 p.m. at Cottonwood Avenue and Peppercorn Street. Fire officials...

[10-12-2026] Santa Cruz County, CA – Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Watsonville

Two people sustained minor to moderate injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, on Monday afternoon, October 12, 2026. The crash occurred at around 1:10 p.m. on Airport Boulevard near Freedom Centre in the 2000 block of...

[10-11-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – Five Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Santa Maria Valley

Five people sustained injuries in a three-vehicle collision in the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County on Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2026. Emergency personnel from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and Santa Maria Fire Department responded at around...

[10-12-2026] San Diego County, CA – Four Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash in Chula Vista

Four people, including three children, sustained injuries in a chain-reaction crash in Chula Vista on Monday morning, October 12, 2026. According to the Chula Vista Police Department, the crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Fourth...

[10-09-2026] Shasta County, CA – Four People Injured After Three-Car Crash in Redding

Four people sustained moderate to major injuries after a three-car crash in Redding on Friday evening, October 9, 2026. According to the Redding Police Department, officers and Community Service officers responded at around 5:30 p.m. to the intersection of Lake...

The Most Dangerous Intersections And Freeways In Rialto

Per 2025 records from the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), the I-10 and Riverside Avenue interchange area recorded 46 collisions, the highest raw count among the Rialto locations analyzed. The Route 210 corridor, signed as SR-210 through the Rialto area,...

Is A Car Accident A Valid Reason To Miss Work?

Missing work after a car accident isn't just a valid reason to be absent; it can also become the basis of a lost-wage claim if someone else caused the crash. Most employers distinguish between planned absences and emergencies, and accidents...

The Most Dangerous Intersections And Freeways In Victorville

If you were injured in a crash on a busy Victorville road, you may have a personal injury claim against the driver who caused the collision and, in some cases, against a public entity responsible for a dangerous roadway condition....

What Happens to the Money You Already Paid on a Leased Car if It Is Totaled in an Accident?

When a leased car is totaled in California, the money you previously paid toward the lease generally does not come back to you. The leasing company owns the vehicle and usually receives the insurance settlement. Your monthly payments covered your...

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover a Car Accident While Commuting to Work in California?

Usually, no. California workers’ compensation generally does not cover injuries from an employee’s ordinary commute to a fixed workplace. Under the going-and-coming rule, routine travel to and from work normally falls outside the course of employment. However, exceptions may apply...

[10-08-2026] San Diego County, CA – One Killed, Another Severely Injured in Head-On Crash North of Poway

One person was killed, and another suffered severe injuries in a head-on collision involving two pickup trucks north of Poway in San Diego County, on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, the crash...

Does Car Insurance Cover Bicycle Accidents?

Car insurance does cover a bicycle accident when a driver causes the crash. Their liability policy is the primary source of compensation for your injuries, lost income, and damaged bicycle. Many cyclists assume auto insurance is only for car-on-car collisions....

What Happens If the Driver Flees on Foot but Leaves Their Car Behind After a Crash?

If a driver flees on foot but leaves the vehicle behind, the crash can still qualify as a hit-and-run. Leaving the car does not satisfy California’s duty to stop, provide identifying information, and assist injured people when required. The police...

[10-07-2026] Yolo County, CA – One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Davis

One person was killed, and another suffered major injuries in a two-vehicle collision in the Davis area in Yolo County on Wednesday night, October 7, 2026. According to officials, the crash occurred at around 8 p.m. near County Road 97D...

[10-05-2026] Ventura County, CA – One Killed, Two Injured in Head-On Crash Outside Oxnard

A 45-year-old man was killed, and two others sustained injuries in a head-on collision just outside Oxnard on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at around 3:16 p.m. near Vineyard Avenue and Perello...

[10-06-2026] Sutter County, CA – Two Killed, Two Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 99

Two people were killed, and two others sustained injuries in a head-on collision on Highway 99 in Sutter County on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Yuba-Sutter division, officers responded at around 5:27 p.m. to...

Does California Require A Police Report For A Car Accident?

If a car accident results in injury or death, reporting the crash to the police or CHP within 24 hours is mandatory. Also, each involved driver must file an SR-1 form with the DMV within 10 days if someone is...

Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in a School Parking Lot?

The rear driver is usually at fault when a car hits a stopped vehicle from behind in a California school parking lot. However, fault can be shared when the front driver also acted carelessly. Every driver must use reasonable care,...

How An Attorney Can Help With Your Car Accident Claim

Understanding how an attorney can help with your car accident claim starts with knowing what you are up against. After a crash, you may be in pain, unable to drive, and overwhelmed by medical appointments while trying to recover. Hiring...

[10-06-2026] Napa County, CA – Two Suffer Major Injuries in Head-On Crash on Highway 29

Two people suffered major injuries in a head-on collision on Highway 29 between Calistoga and St. Helena in Napa County on Tuesday morning, October 6, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m....

[10-05-2026] Merced County, CA – Horseback Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Collision With Van on Santa Fe Dr.

A 50-year-old Merced man suffered major injuries after the horse he was riding was struck by a vehicle in Merced County on Monday morning, October 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at around 5:40 a.m. to...

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