Brentwood, CA (July 1, 2021) – Authorities have identified a woman that was killed in a vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday afternoon, June 27, and added that the wreck left another person with serious injuries.

In a statement released in conjunction with California Highway Patrol troopers, East Contra Costa Fire District firefighters said they responded to the crash around 3:30 p.m. at Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street. Upon arrival, rescue units discovered two vehicles that had sustained major damage. Paramedics said that one person was inside one of the damaged vehicles and had to be extricated.

Despite life-saving measures performed by EMS, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been identified as 72-year-old Susan Lovospastor, of Knightsen. The other driver involved received treatment at the scene. It's unclear if he was transported to an area medical center or if any other victims sustained injuries, and his identity has yet to be released.

Officers say their investigation is ongoing.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Susan Lovospastor. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Car Accident Fatalities in the Bay Area

According to California Department of Transportation authorities and California Highway Patrol troopers, close to 40,000 traffic accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last two years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost every year on California's highways, major thoroughfares connecting large city centers, local streets, and beyond.

Serious car accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California. When multiple victims are injured in an accident, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.

But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a Bay Area injury attorney. A California accident attorney can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.

Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office is well-versed in California law and has spent years safeguarding the legal rights of victims and their families. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our Bay Area legal team can help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment, especially if their injuries resulted from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.

At Halavanau Law, our skilled legal team will gladly review the facts of your case to personalize and tailor our advice to match your specific needs. We strive to help victims and their families secure the highest amount of compensation possible and have years of experience when it comes to fighting for those affected by accidents that have occurred through no fault of their own. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our accident attorneys in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation for legal aid.

Brentwood, CA (June 28, 2021) – A vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday afternoon, June 27, killed one woman and left another person with serious injuries in the Brentwood area.

In a statement released with California Highway Patrol troopers, East Contra Costa Fire District firefighters said they responded to the crash at 3:40 p.m. at Brentwood Boulevard and Grant Street. Upon arrival, rescue units discovered two vehicles with major damage. Paramedics said that one person was inside one of the damaged vehicles and had to be extricated. Despite life-saving measures performed by EMS, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, who managed to get out of his car on his own, received treatment at the scene. It's unclear if he was transported to an area medical center or if any other victims sustained injuries.

No preliminary information was available regarding the cause of the wreck, though officers say their investigation is ongoing.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Bay Area Auto Accident Fatalities

California Department of Transportation authorities and California Highway Patrol troopers have said that 35,000 traffic accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last two years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost every year on California's highways, major thoroughfares connecting large city centers, local streets, and beyond.

Serious car accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California. When multiple victims are injured in an accident, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.

But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a Bay Area injury attorney. A California accident attorney can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.

Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office is well-versed and California law and has spent years safeguarding the legal rights of victims and their families. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our team can help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment, especially if their injuries resulted from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.

At Halavanau Law, our skilled legal team will gladly review the facts of your case to personalize and tailor our advice to match your specific needs. We strive to help victims and their families secure the highest amount of compensation possible and have years of experience when it comes to fighting for those affected by accidents that have occurred through no fault of their own. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our accident attorneys in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your consultation.

Richmond, CA (June 24, 2021) – One driver was killed and another driver was apprehended on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-vehicle collision occurred in Richmond early Thursday, June 24.

Officers with the Richmond Police Department responded to South 37th Street and Carlson Boulevard around 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered two badly damaged vehicles at the scene, an Audi SUV and an Acura sedan. The Acura's driver was trapped in his vehicle and had to be extricated. He was airlifted to a local trauma center but succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The driver of the SUV sustained moderate injuries and exhibited signs of impairment on the scene. A passenger in his vehicle suffered major injuries, and both individuals were transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment. Additional passengers in the Audi were treated by paramedics and released at the scene.

An initial investigation indicated that the Audi's driver was traveling northbound on Carlson when he struck the Acura as it entered the intersection from South 37th Street. The driver of the Audi was arrested and booked on felony charges after DUI was determined.

The identities of those involved weren’t immediately available, though officers asked that anyone with information contact RPD Traffic Investigator M. Pagaling.

The investigation is ongoing.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

California Fatal Car Accidents

Per reports from California Department of Transportation officials, more than 30,000 traffic accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last several years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost every year on California's highways, particularly on major thoroughfares connecting large city centers like San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area, local streets across the state, and beyond.

Unfortunately, car accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are a common part of life in California. When multiple victims are involved in an accident and sustain injuries, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.

But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a Bay Area accident attorney. A skilled attorney in California can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.

At Halavanau Law Office, our legal team strives to help victims and their families in their time of need. Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco works aggressively to help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. We believe that victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money after an accident, especially if their injuries resulted from a collision caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.

Furthermore, the Halavanau team will gladly review the facts of your case and personalize our advice to match your needs. We have years of experience when it comes to safeguarding the rights of victims and their families. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver and want to learn more about the next steps in your claim process, please contact our injury lawyers in the Bay Area today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com. We are ready to help you with a free, no-obligation consultation.

Oakland, CA (June 14, 2021) – A 45-year-old man was killed and two other people sustained serious injuries after a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Sunday night, June 13, in East Oakland, police reported on Monday.

The name of the victim killed was not released, and he is identified only as an Oakland resident at this time. The multi-car crash happened around 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the 10100 block of San Leandro Street. Officers say that the victim was driving a Cadillac DTS eastbound on San Leandro when he collided with a Toyota Camry traveling westbound. Debris from the collision hit another car, an Acura MDX SUV, which was also traveling westbound on San Leandro. No one in the Acura SUV was injured.

The two-car crash caused the Cadillac's driver to hit a cement BART track pillar on the north side of the street. The man was ejected due to the impact, and paramedics rushed him to an area hospital via ambulance. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. The driver of the Toyota, a 21-year-old woman, and her passenger, a 21-year old man, were also transported to a hospital but are in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details on the circumstances causing the wreck have not been released.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California

Throughout the Bay Area of California, authorities reported 35,000 traffic accidents ending in fatalities or major injuries. The risk of serious accidents has increased significantly on Bay Area roadways, especially over the last several years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost annually on the Golden State's highways, including major thoroughfares connecting large city centers, including the Bay Area, Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and beyond. Local streets and busy intersections are also hot spots for collisions causing critical injuries and death.

Serious car accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California, particularly in busy city centers like San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. When multiple victims are injured in an accident or several drivers involved, the circumstances only get more complicated. Victims and their families may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, victims succumb to their injuries after a crash, leaving their grieving families to pick up the pieces while dealing with emotional trauma and financial difficulties.

Thankfully, the victims and their families affected by serious or fatal wrecks in the Bay Area can seek help from a California injury attorney. A skilled, compassionate attorney in California can greatly improve your prospects in the aftermath of an accident that occurred through no fault of your own. A California accident lawyer can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve.

At Halavanau Law Office, Gene Halavanau's sole goal is to aid victims and their families during one of the hardest times of their lives. Our legal team at Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco will strive to help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend their own money to cover medical treatment, lost wages, or even job loss if their accident injuries were caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.

Furthermore, our team at Halavanau will gladly review the facts of your case to tailor our advice to match your needs. When it comes to fighting for victims and their families after a car accident, we have years of experience and expertise. If you've been involved in a wreck caused by the negligent actions of another party, please contact our accident attorneys in the Bay Area today. We can be reached at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com and are ready to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.