Woman Suffers Head Injuries in Lake Forest Pedestrian Accident

A woman in her mid-50s was struck by a car while crossing Portola Parkway in a Lake Forest pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Authorities say that the woman was discovered lying in the northbound lanes of Portola Parkway near Pauling Drive by a deputy driving in the area.  Investigators believe that the woman…

Death of Laguna Niguel Woman Prompts City Review of Traffic Patterns

Mara Steves, 48, of Laguna Niguel was killed in February while walking near her home trying to find the owner of a lost dog. Standing near the entrance of her neighborhood, Steves was struck by a car that had been sent onto the sidewalk by a car running a red light at a Moulton Parkway…

15-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Orange Pedestrian Accident

A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after becoming the victim of an Orange pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Orange police said that the unidentified girl was struck while crossing City Drive South by the driver of a Toyota Highlander, which was estimated to be going at least 35 mph at the time…

Woman Injured in Orange Pedestrian Accident

An unidentified female was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in an Orange pedestrian accident outside a 7 Eleven convenience store, according to a news report. Orange police said that a female driver was parking her red GMC Sierra pickup truck in front of a 7 Eleven…

Orange County Woman Killed in Tustin Pedestrian Accident

A 74-year-old Orange County woman was killed in a Tustin pedestrian accident when she was struck by a car and dragged for almost a mile, according to a news report. Berna Martinez was hit by the driver of a Mercury Sable at the bottom of the I-5 freeway ramp while she was attempting to cross…

Distracted Driver Pleads Guilty in Pedestrian Fatality

A driver reaching for his laptop who rear-ended a truck, sending it into a crosswalk and killing a baby in a stroller, has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. According to a news report, Robert Anthony Casares, 50, of Huntington Beach received a sentence of three years of informal probation, and was ordered to perform…

Woman Victim of Hit-and-Run in Anaheim Pedestrian Accident

An unidentified 61-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car while crossing an Anaheim street. According to a news report, the woman was in the north crosswalk of Harbor Boulevard at Katella Avenue when a car going north on Harbor struck her.  The car reportedly stopped, but then drove away,…

Huntington Beach Woman Killed by Car While Walking Dog

A 28-year-old Huntington Beach woman was out walking her dog with her boyfriend when she was struck by a car and killed, according to a news report. Amelia Shields, a part-time waitress at Danny K’s Billiards and Sports Bar, was crossing the street at Chapman Ave. and Citrus in Orange with her boyfriend and dog…

Laguna Niguel Woman Killed While Aiding Stray Dog

A Laguna Niguel woman who was killed after a traffic accident sent a car careening toward her while she was aiding a stray dog on the sidewalk is being mourned as a community leader and caring mother. Mara Steves, 48, was taking a walk with her son when she saw a dog trapped in traffic…