Police are currently investigating a collision involving a van and an SUV that collided Monday evening, leaving 3 dead and 15 others injured.

Four graduates of Cathedral Catholic High School were driving in a Ford Explorer SUV when the driver lost control of the vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic. The Explorer collided with a van carrying a cross-country team headed to high-altitude training camp, and burst into flames. Two passengers from the SUV were killed. Police have recently identified the 2 Cathedral Catholic graduates as Amanda Post and Natalie Nield, both former cross-country atheletes. The crash also claimed the life of the driver of the van, identified as Cal Baptist’s Cheerleading Coach, Wendy Rice.

Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Scott witnessed the crash while driving and went back to assist the victims. Scott pulled one passenger from the burning SUV and heard another passenger screaming for help inside, but was unable to rescue her.

15 other passengers have been treated for serious burns and injuries, including one passenger who was airlifted to a hospital in Reno, Nevada to be treated for severe head trauma.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers would like to extend our sincerest condelences and prayers to the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish for a speedy recovery of those injured in the crash.

Ryan Harris is a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer and the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers; a San Diego law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families. If you or a family member have sustained injuries or have been killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a free consultation.

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Two motorists were involved in a head-on collision Wednesday night in the Clairemont Mesa area, authorities report.

An 18-year-old man driving an Acura Integra southbound tried to pass another vehicle and crashed into a northbound Toyota Corolla driven by a 67-year- old man. Police do not suspect the crash was alcohol-related.

San Diego police Officer David Stafford said both motorists suffered serious leg fractures due to the crash. Each driver had one passenger in his car and they sustained minor injuries.

Ryan Harris, the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury, has dedicated his career to representing victims of San Diego auto accidents. As a result he has successfully settled and tried to verdict a number of  large and small personal injury cases. If you or a family member have been injured or killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a FREE case consultation.

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Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce another victory. Clients retained Harris Personal Injury Lawyers in May 2010. They had been involved in a rear end motor vehicle collision one year earlier. The insurance company for the defendant had told the clients for over a year that it would not pay the clients’ medical expenses, because they were not entitled to any medical treatment and simply could not have been injured in such a minor rear end collision.  The insurance company took a zero offer position on the clients’ bodily injury claim, despite the fact that they suffered back, neck, and jaw injuries.

The clients had an upcoming bench trial and were without representation.  Harris Personal Injury Lawyers agreed to take on the case and represent the clients at their upcoming bench trial.

Attorney Ryan Harris handled the bench trial with the assistance of the firm’s law clerk Garrett May.  Prior to the trial, the insurance company made no offers to settle the case.  The insurance company’s lawyer hired an accident reconstruction and bio mechanical expert.  This expert came to court and testified that the accident was very minor, and therefore, the clients could not have been injured in the collision. At trial, attorney Ryan Harris cross examined the insurance company’s expert and demonstrated the sloppiness of his work and the flaws in his analysis.

At the close of evidence, and after only deliberating for 5 minutes, the judge returned a $15,920.00 verdict in the clients’ favor.

We have successfully tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict, both small and large. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious personal injury case please do not hesitate to contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers to get more information on how we can help.

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Several students were injured Tuesday when a school bus was involved in a parking lot crash.

The Yuma, Arizona school district bus struck a light pole in the Golden Acorn Casino parking lot; located on the Campo Indian Reservation.

According to authorities, ten students suffered minor injuries, and one suffered moderate injuries. All eleven students were transported to Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Alvarado Hospital to receive treatment.

CHP reported a total of 45 people involved in the collision.

Harris Personal Injury would like to wish the injured students a quick recovery and hope further travels will result in safe arrivals.

Ryan Harris, the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury, has dedicated his career to representing victims of San Diego auto accidents. As a result he has successfully settled and tried to verdict a number of  large and small personal injury cases. If you or a family member have been injured or killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a FREE consultation.

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Four young adults were killed in a speeding accident Thursday near Cal State Northridge; located in the San Fernando Valley. A Carlsbad resident has been identified as one of the four victims.

Danielle Wolfe, a 22-year-old CSUN senior, was thrown from a speeding Corvette while traveling on a slightly curved road. The scene of the accident was not far from campus or her sorority house.

The driver, Kristin Marie Norris, 22, was a recent CSUN graduate and also a sorority member.

Wolfe and two young men were thrown from the vehicle, while Norris’ body was found still strapped in the over-turned sports car.

According to authorities, the crash near Hayvenhurst Avenue was reported at 12:05 a.m. Thursday.

The Los Angeles police explained that the car was traveling eastbound on Rosecoe Boulevard when it hit a metal guard rail, flipped over, and skidded across near by railroad tracks.

The coroner’s office identified the two men killed in the crash as Jorge Nunez Jr., 28, of Sylmar, and Jossue D. Colato, 23, of Pacoima.

As of Saturday investigators have yet to indicate if the driver of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette was participating in a race or if there was another vehicle involved in the crash.

Ryan Harris, the managing attorney at Harris Personal Injury has dedicated his career to helping individuals who have been injured or killed in auto accidents. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a free consultation.

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Seven people, including several children, suffered minor injuries when three vehicles crashed on Highway 78.

The auto accident between a minivan, a small sedan, and a third vehicle was reported at 3:45 p.m. on westbound Highway 78 and Vista Village Drive.

Initial reports indicated that people were trapped in two overturned vehicles that tumbled off the freeway into a ditch, according to authorities, everyone involved was out when firefighters arrived.

One ambulance took two children to Rady’s Children’s Hospital San Diego, and another ambulance took two people to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego.

A mother, her 11-year-old daughter, and a third person suffered minor injuries, but told medics they would seek their own treatment.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers would like to wish those who were injured a speedy recovery and safe travels.

Ryan Harris is a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer and the managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers; a San Diego law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families. If you or a family member have sustained injuries or have been killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a free consultation.

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A Metropolitan Transit System bus was involved in a hit and run collision in City Heights, Wednesday afternoon.

A red Mitsubishi Eclipse heading south on 37th Street failed to stop at a University Avenue stop sign and struck the MTS bus at about 3:40 p.m., there were about 40 people on board at the time.

According to authorities, the ages of the nine injured ranged from 18 to 51, and all complained of back and neck pain. Two of the injured were considered serious.

The Eclipse hit the bus just behind the left front wheel and the impact of the collision spun the car around. The driver tried to flee, but the car, which had major front end damage, stalled a few feet away.

The suspect, described as a man between 18 and 25, was seen running north on 37th Street. San Diego Police is working to identify and locate the driver. An open container of alcohol was found inside the car, leading officers to believe he may have been driving while intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The attorneys and staff at Harris Personal Injury wish the nine victims well, and hope for a speedy recovery.

Ryan Harris is a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer and the managing lawyer of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers; a San Diego law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families. If you or a family member have sustained injuries or have been killed in a San Diego County auto accident please visit our website at www.harrispersonalinjury.com or call 1-877-231-9970 for a free consultation.

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Escondido—The event, held at San Pasqual High School, hoped to send a significant message about drinking and driving by staging a mock car crash..

Unique in design and powerful in its impact, “Every 15 Minutes” is an educational experience that reminds High School students of the dangers of drinking and driving. The program originates from the National statistic, every 15 minutes an individual dies from an alcohol related accident. “The crash is staged, the emotions are real!”

The assembly, held Tuesday March 23rd, was complete with police, paramedics, and a life flight helicopter.

The student body watched as the driver of the simulated accident was arrested and the two passengers lost their lives.

In San Diego County, five students have died in alcohol related auto accidents since September of 2009.

40% of alcohol related car crashes involved teen fatality

60% of all teen deaths in auto accidents are alcohol related.

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San Diego—An auto accident at a Balboa Park intersection Friday afternoon leaves a motorcyclist dead, and a motorist arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

According to authorities, the 36-year-old motorcyclist was moving southbound on Florida Drive when an eastbound 2005 Volvo sedan pulled into his path at about 1 p.m.

The outcome of the crash launched the rider onto the roadway, where he was struck by a second vehicle.

Unfortunately the rider died at the scene.

The driver of the Volvo was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

The Harris Personal Injury firm would like to express our sincerest prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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It is important to us, the lawyers and staff of Harris Personal Injury to share our deepest condolences to the families and friends of both Chelsea King and Amber Dubois. As the cases progress we recognize the tragedies that have occurred in San Diego County these past two weeks, and only hope to express our sincerest form of empathy to the loved ones who have suffered such an immense loss.

At this time we would like to thank those who volunteered their efforts in the search for these two young victims. Your labors do not go unnoticed. The community’s willingness to help has allowed Chelsea and Amber’s remains to be discovered, as well as brought closure to families who have been suffering.

We would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to those who are grieving, in addition to supporting the continued investigation in hopes that the killer(s) of both girls will be identified.