The unexpected loss of a family member is often a shock that many people are financially and emotionally unprepared to handle. Unfortunately, the families of four people in California are coming to terms with the news of such a loss. As with many car accidents, police are working to determine whether alcohol may have played a role in the accident.
Volunteer coach suspected of sex crimes in California
Teachers and coaches often have special relationships with the students they interact with on a day-to-day basis. In some cases, students may spend more time with their coaches than they do their own parents, facilitating the relationship. However, California police believe that one volunteer coach may have crossed a line with some students, and he has since been taken into a custody as he is suspected of sex crimes.
Car accidents: California man killed in fiery crash
The potential consequences of drinking and driving are well-publicized. Despite this knowledge, many car accidents are believed to be caused by someone who is under the influence. For example, police believe alcohol may have been a factor in a recent fiery accident in California that cost a man his life.
California car accidents: truck slams into house, killing 1
There are generally places and experiences in which a person might question his or her safety. However, most people feel relatively safe while sleeping in their own beds -- especially from becoming involved in car accidents. Unfortunately, some people in California might be questioning this after a recent accident resulted in the death of a woman who was reportedly asleep in her bed. The man suspected of causing her death now faces several criminal charges, including drunk driving.
California motorcycle accidents: Police suspect hit-and-run
Since the invention of motor vehicles, designers of automobiles have been striving to refine safety features to protect drivers and passengers. Unfortunately, there are fewer options available to protect motorcyclists. As a result, motorcycle accidents in California and across the country can have serious, even deadly, consequences. For example, one man was recently killed in such an accident. Police suspect his death may have been caused by a hit-and-run driver.
Distractions common cause of teen car accidents in California
Many teenagers in California long and plan for the day they will earn their driver's license, starting years before they are eligible. However, many teens may not fully realize the responsibility they are undertaking when they finally earn their license. Unfortunately, some may give in to the temptation of distractions while they are driving, often placing themselves and countless others at risk. A recent study has even shown that distractions are a much more prevalent cause of teen car accidents than originally estimated.
