Members of the Malibu community are calling on the city to make the Pacific Coast Highway safer. Already this year, there have been five Los Angeles County car accident deaths on the scenic route.
Although the city of Malibu has invested $180,000 in another full-time motorcycle unit, the California Department of Transportation has set up yellow plastic paddles next to traffic medians to prevent illegal U-turns, and a bike lane is being set up at the town's north end, people are still saying that these safety steps are not enough. Just last month, Seabee Petty Officer Oscar Avila Mendoza, 23, was killed close to Zuma View Place in a Malibu car crash involving a wrong way driver. Mendoza's passenger, Seabee Petty Officer Jesus Saenz, had to be flown to UCLA Medical Center for treatment of his California injuries. The driver who was going the wrong way up the highway, James Sorg, died from his Malibu motor vehicle crash injuries. Witnesses say Sorg was driving at speed over 80 mph.
In April, a Malibu pedestrian accident claimed the life of Emily Rose Shane. The 13-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries when a car driven by 26-year-old Sina Khankhanian hit her.
Police believe that Khankhanian may have been suicidal and that he purposely tried to crash his motor vehicle. He admitted that he had taken prescription drugs. He is charged with murder.
Our Los Angeles County car accident lawyers want to remind you that it is important that you not speak with the other party's insurer. We know that you may be feeling disoriented and devastated following your Malibu injury accident. However, it is now more important than ever that you take care of your interests and explore your legal options.
Malibu girl's death prompts safety push on Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles Times, July 31, 2010
Malibu crash that killed two and injured one may have been suicide, Swrnn.com, July 17, 2010
Wrong-way driver identified in Malibu fatal crash, Ventura County Star, July 26, 2010
Emily Rose Shane, 13-year-old, Struck, Killed In Malibu Crash, Huffington Post, May 10, 2010
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In addition to filing a Los Angeles County personal injury claim against the negligent motorist, there also may be reasons why you should pursue a claim against the city (such as in the event that poor road design or a traffic/road defect contributed to the motor vehicle crash), the manufacturer of a defective auto part, or other responsible parties.
