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TYPE: Miscellaneous - Older Fresno Route 99 CA User Reports Traffic Jam on North I-5 Fresno California North I-5 By anonymous 206 1 year ago Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state). By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.California Edition. Nor does The Legal Advocate guarantee the reliability or accuracy of any statement or opinion provided by any attorney or legal service quoted or referenced in The Legal Advocate. Reporter Thaddeus Miller has covered cities in the central San Joaquin Valley since 2010, writing about everything from breaking news to government and police accountability. Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis makes statements to the media during his visit at the location of a collision of the train in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Bond Legal PC lawyers are licensed in CA, CO, DC, FL, IA, MN, ND, TX and WA. The investigation into the cause and possible contributing factors was ongoing, CHP said. This story was originally published January 26, 2023, 6:41 AM. The Merced County Sheriff's Coroner's Office has identified a driver killed in a collision inside a construction zone along Highway 99 in Merced County Monday as 28-year-old Carlos Miguel of. This year was the first time the festival, which precedes Lent, was celebrated in full since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Sign in or register for your free account, Richmondites heading into Vancouver may need to plan for delays, B.C. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident, he said. 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A Lizella man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Macon, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Officers responded to southbound Highway 99 just after. In Athens, several hundred members of left-wing groups marched late Wednesday to protest the train deaths. What the city of Merced says in a new warning, More snow to fall amid power outages. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IL, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. A passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students returning home from holiday, has collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train. Bowen said CHP officers and California Department of Transportation workers were on the scene. According to reports, a truck and a car collided head-on. A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train flattened carriages, killing and injured dozens of passengers. A firefighter searches inside a train after a collision in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Terms of Service apply. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. No injuries were reported and the cause of the collision remains under investigation. This story was originally published March 10, 2022, 3:39 PM. stored in any form without written permission from The Legal Advocate. This tragic accident underscores the dangers that pedestrians face every day in this country. 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However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly., The Legal Advocate's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in commercial trucking accidents. this form to get started. Slowdowns on NB Hwy 99 after multi-vehicle crash near Fowler. Red Cross shelters open near Fresno, foothills. CHP officials say officers are currently on. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google can let others A Greek Orthodox priest stands near firefighters as they operate after a collision in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. A passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students returning home from holiday, collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train before midnight on Tuesday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A teenage survivor who did not give his name to reporters said that just before the crash he felt sudden braking and saw sparks and then there was a sudden stop. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 150,000 people were injured as a result of large trucking accidents and an additional 4,951 people lost their life. Traffic continued to slowly move through the area, with vehicles pushed to the new wide shoulder. MERCED, COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) Drivers can expect delays on Highway 99 in Livingston due to a traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle, California Highway Patrol officials say. A passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students returning home from holiday, has collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train. Eduardo Chavez Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99 and Childs Avenue. Heres why, Employee, student sue Fresno State and CSU over handling of harassment claims, Brewery District pioneer in Fresno opens new taproom. In this photo provided by the Greek Prime Minister's Office, Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, second right, accompanied by Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis, left, holding his face, looks the debris of trains after a collision in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Contact CBS47 and let us be On Your Side. According to Zuniga, neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to be a factor in the crash which is under investigation. PASSENGERS SAY TRAIN CRASH WAS LIKE AN EXPLOSION. Danny. They did not release the mans name or the reason for the arrest, but the stationmaster is responsible for rail traffic on that stretch of the tracks. Heres who will need to pay up to pollute, Brewery District pioneer in Fresno opens new taproom. I can guarantee one thing: We will find out the causes of this tragedy, and we will do all that's in our power so that something like this never happens again, Mitsotakis said. Authorities said the driver was wearing a seat belt and suffered minor injuries in the collision. February 28, 2023 / 5:33 PM / CBS Sacramento. Many of the passengers were students returning to Thessaloniki from Carnival, but officials said but no detailed passenger list was available. The California Highway Patrol says Highway 99 at Avenue 96 in Pixley is expected to be shut down for most of the day, if not well into tomorrow. The Legal Advocate is owned by Belsito Communications, Inc. While the track is double, both trains were traveling in opposite directions on the same line near the Vale of Tempe, a river valley about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. Articles published by The Legal Advocate, do not constitute or contain legal advice, but instead provide general information with respect to common issues encountered by the general public with respect to theoretical legal matters. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. personalized experience where available. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Partly cloudy. 92614, SHARE IT WITH US SO WE CAN LET OTHERS KNOW. Moments after the initial collision, the pedestrian, who has yet to be identified, was run over by two other motorists, including a big rig. The Legal Advocate uses cookies, which are neccessary for this site to work properly. Bowen said crews were expected to be on scene for at least two more hours as they worked to clear the scene. Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth, Formica added. The vehicle drove along a newly-paved section of the construction zone and drove off the pavement onto a dirt roadway. Step inside Tioga-Sequoia in Merced, Bear Creek expected to rise again. Firefighters collect a body after a collision in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- One person has died following a crash in Merced County Wednesday night. He was due to appear before a prosecutor Thursday to be formally charged. A crane removes debris of a train after a collision in Tempe, about 376 kilometres (235 miles) north of Athens, near Larissa city, Greece, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. What the city of Merced says in a new warning, More snow to fall amid power outages. A Bond Legal representative can contact you directly. Our carriage didnt derail, but the ones in front did and were smashed, he said, visibly shaken. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The impact . Authorities are asking drivers to be patient and to expect delays in this area. The incident happened at about 7:40 p.m. on Highway 99 ad Le Grand Road. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Wednesday marks the second anniversary of the death of a Louisville teenager killed in a car crash on Dixie Highway. Highway 59 in Merced County closed due to flooding, CHP says. Temperatures reached 1,300 degrees Celsius (2,372 degrees Fahrenheit), which makes it even more difficult to identify the people who were in it, fire service spokesperson Vassilis Varthakoyiannis said. Privacy Policy and "Pay $0 Unless We Win For You," refers only to contingent fees charged by the attorney. Rain expected in Merced over weekend, part of Hwy. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. Motorists are advised to plan their routes . Several hundred left-wing protesters marched through the city center to protest the deaths of dozens of people late Tuesday, in Greece's worst recorded rail accident. An overturned big rig blocked traffic along Highway 99 in Merced on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. HAS A FUNDRAISER STARTED ON BEHALF OF THOSE AFFECTED? A train carrying hundreds of passengers has collided with an oncoming freight train in northern Greece, killing and injuring dozens of passengers. Several hundred left-wing protesters marched through the city center to protest the deaths of dozens of people late Tuesday, in Greece's worst recorded rail accident. MERCED CA (November 1, 2021) - Authorities arrested 21-year-old Raul Jaime after killing a person in a pedestrian crash on Highway 99. Its unlikely there will be survivors, but hope dies last, rescuer Nikos Zygouris said. The collision caused the vehicle to overturn, coming to rest in the number 1 northbound lane of Highway 99, according to Zuniga. Heres who will need to pay up to pollute, Brewery District pioneer in Fresno opens new taproom. 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MERCED, CA (March 25, 2022) A man identified as 43-year-old Eduardo Vega Chavez was hurt in a pedestrian accident on Sunday, March 20. 59 remains closed due to flooding, Planada residents say Merced County isnt doing enough to help them after devastating flooding, Emitting greenhouse gases in Washington state? He used a bag to break the window of his car, the fourth, and escape. FATALITY REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 99 Traffic is currently backed up on Highway 99 near Merced/Atwater Expressway. The California . driver killed in a collision inside a construction zone along Highway 99, Rain expected in Merced over weekend, part of Hwy. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Highway 99 traffic was not impacted by the scene. Red Cross shelters open near Fresno, foothills. According to CHP Sgt. At the same time, a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 34-year-old Deborah . Therefore, if you need legal advice for your specific situation, you should consult a licensed attorney in your area. Zuniga said northbound Highway 99 traffic will be diverted to the No. The crash, which happened just before Sea Island Way and Bridgeport Road near Patterson Road, is backing up northbound traffic in the area and on Oak Street Bridge. Facebook, Visit us on *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Firefighters collect bodies after a collision in Tempe near Larissa city, Greece early Wednesday, March 1, 2023. If you or a family member were injured or have lost a loved one in an accident or incident contact us now. Nov. 29No injuries were reported Monday in a four-vehicle crash involving a school bus on a Merced highway, according to authorities. Visiting the accident scene, Prime Minister Mitsotakis said the government must help the injured recover and identify the dead. Emergency workers used cranes and other heavy machinery to move large pieces of the trains, revealing more bodies and dismembered remains. He died at the scene. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Authorities said the the big rig tractor, driven by a 71-year-old Stockton man, was traveling along Highway 99 in the No. No arrests or injuries were reported. Rescuers searched Wednesday through the burned-out wreckage of two trains that slammed into each other in northern Greece, killing and injured dozens of passengers. Accidents in Merced County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year In Merced County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. MERCED COUNTY, CA (February 24, 2022) - Wednesday night, a woman died in a head-on crash on Highway 99 and Le Grand Road. 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