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Motorcyclist Critically Injured After DUI Suspect Runs Red Light, Hits Him in Oceanside

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February 25, 2023

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Man, 23, Hospitalized After Oceanside DUI Accident on Highway 76 near Benet Road

Motorcyclist Critically Injured After DUI Suspect Runs Red Light, Hits Him in Oceanside

Oceanside, California: A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life at a hospital after being struck by a DUI suspect while riding his motorcycle Monday evening in Oceanside.

Police said on the fateful day, the man, identified as Nick Cardenas, was on his motorcycle headed to his Bonsall home when the accident occurred.

The collision happened near Highway 76 and Benet Road, where authorities said a driver of a car ran a red light and hit Cardenas’ motorcycle.

Cardenas was thrown off the bike, and his helmet flew off after the impact.

The motorcyclist sustained broken bones and brain trauma. Emergency personnel rushed him to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

Police identified the driver of the car as 67-year-old Robert Shuey of San Clemente. The motorist was treated for his injuries and later arrested on suspicion of DUI. The suspect was reportedly found unresponsive in his cell the following day and was pronounced dead.

Cardenas is a young father of a 3-year-old girl. Family and friends have set up a Gofundme campaign to help them raise medical and other expenses.

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1 Seriously Injured in Crash on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria

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September 20, 2024

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One Person Severely Hurt in Santa Maria Car Accident on 1599 East Betteravia Road

1 Seriously Injured in Crash on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria

Santa Maria, California: One person was seriously injured in a traffic collision that happened Friday morning in Santa Maria.

The California Highway Patrol said the incident occurred around 5:42 a.m. in the 1599 block of East Betteravia Road.

A red Nissan sedan and a white sedan were involved in the crash.

Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and found one person with major injuries. The patient was hospitalized in unknown condition.

CHP officers are investigating the accident.

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Bicyclist Killed in Orangevale Crash at Elm and Beech Avenues

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September 20, 2024

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Man Dies in Bicycle Accident at Elm and Beech Avenues in Orangevale

Bicyclist Killed in Orangevale Crash at Elm and Beech Avenues

Orangevale, California – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that left a bicyclist dead on Thursday afternoon in Orangevale.

The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Elm and Beach avenues at around 4:30 a.m., according to the police.

The man was riding the electric bicycle heading south on Beech Avenue approaching Elm Avenue while a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Elm Avenue.

Both the bicyclist and the driver entered the intersection at the same time and collided.

The bicyclist was killed in the crash.

The pickup driver was not injured and stayed at the scene after the crash.

More details regarding the accident were not provided.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.