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• Virginia Car Accidents
• Chinese Drywall Claims
• Truck Accidents or Collisions
• Jones Act and Maritime Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Lead Poisoning
• Toxic Torts
• Pain Pump Litigation

Virginia Car Accidents

• Newport News man killed by drunk driver in Gloucester Co
  Jan 26, 2009

  State Police said today that one Newport News man was killed and another was hurt after the car they were in was struck head-on Saturday by a drunken driver in Gloucester County.

  Sgt. Michelle Cotten, a State Police spokeswoman, identified the fatality victim as Daniel Martin Klapperich, 29, of the first block of Alpine St.; injured was Jason C. Fox, 27, of the 700 block of Plymouth Circle in Newport News. He was taken to a hospital and his condition was not available this afternoon. 

  The other driver, who was wearing a seat belt and was not seriously hurt, is identified as Keith Lewis McGowan, 51, of the 6000 block of Shady Lane in Gloucester. He has been charged with drunken driving.

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• Three Virginians die in one-vehicle accidents
  Jan 26, 2009

  A Rocky Mount, man was killed Saturday in a one-car accident in Franklin County. State police said Justin Elwood Hodges, 18, lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree. Hodges, who was wearing a seat belt, was traveling south on Route 919, just north of state Route 641 when he crashed at 12:45 p.m. He died at the scene minutes later. - 2 - 10

• Road conditions a factor in five Virginia fatalities
  Jan 26, 2009

  A fast-moving storm that coated roads with ice yesterday morning led to at least five fatalities in weather-related accidents, police say. Among the fatalities were a man and a woman who were killed when their van skidded on an icy bridge in Hanover County and crashed into a tree. State Police identified the victims as Michael T. McKay, 48, and Oleta M. Caldwell, both of Ruther Glen in Caroline County. The Hanover wreck occurred about 8:45 a.m. on U.S. 1, according to Hanover Sheriff's Lt. Kenny Epling. He said the van had just crossed into Hanover from Caroline when McKay lost control of the vehicle on the icy bridge and crashed. Neither was wearing a seat belt, police said. - 3 - 10

• 6 people injured in 2-car Virginia crash
  Jan 26, 2009

  A two-vehicle accident on Route 17 sent six Gloucester residents to area hospitals Friday, including three sisters who had to be airlifted to Riverside Regional Medical Center with serious injuries, according to Virginia State Police. Erin Gedicke, 18, of Gloucester, was trying to make a left turn from T.C. Walker Road on to southbound Route 17 around 1 p.m. when her 2007 Saturn Ion collided with a 2008 Chevy Malibu driven by Joey Allcorn, 28, according to State Police Sgt. Greg Mathias. He said Gedicke and two younger sisters, whose names were not available because they are minors, were coming from Gloucester High School, which let out early for the Christmas holiday. - 4 - 10

• Truck Accident Leaves One Person Dead in Virginia Beach
  Jan 06, 2009

  Monday night around 11:30PM near Seaboard Rd, a pickup truck was found rolled over in a ditch.  PilotOnline reported that the truck was headed around a curve when it ran off the road and flipped over.  The passenger of the truck was ejected and landed under the vehicle and died at the scene.
  
  The driver of the vehicle was wearing his seatbelt and survived the accident.  Twenty five year old Allan Tauchen was charged with driving while under the influence and involuntary manslaughter.
  
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• Latter Causes Accident on Interstate 264
  Jan 06, 2009

  Witnesses contacted the Virginia auto accident lawyer Richard Serpe reporting a car accident on Interstate 264 westbound.  A red truck was struck by a latter which had fallen off of another vehicle. 
  
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• Newport News Assistant Police Chief Behind Bars
  Nov 19, 2008

  13News reports - Dawn Barber was sentenced to 30 days in jail, given a $500 fine, ordered to take an ASAP class, and now has a suspended license. 
  
  Barber was stopped on I-64 in August, and was charged with driving under the influence.
  
  She will also be demoted in rank to Captain. - 7 - 10

• Three Teens from Green Run High School Die in Car Crash in Virginia Beach
  Nov 17, 2008

  Friday afternoon, three teens were killed in a car accident on Salem Road.  Officers investigating the scene said that speed was a factor, and caused the driver to lose control of the Volkswagen and veer into oncoming traffic.  The vehicle was struck by a mini-van, whose driver was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.  
  
  The driver of the Volkswagen was 18 year old Matthew Kirkbride, and the passengers, Joseph Scott Jenkins, and Adam Sherman, both 17 years old. All three teens were Seniors of Green Run High School and were on there way home from technical and career center.  They were all wearing seat belts, but the severity of the crash, killed them on impact.
  
  Today will be the first day back to school since the crash, and administrators at Green Run High School are taking all necessary steps to help students cope with this loss. - 8 - 10

• Jordan Bridge to be Closed After Today and Likely to Cause Traffic Issues Later
  Nov 07, 2008

  The Jordan Bridge has been open since August 24, 1928, but after assessing major structural issues last month, the city council voted to close the Jordan Bridge.  These issues require millions of dollars in repairs. 
  
  City Officials say that the closing will moderately affect traffic.  They predict the real traffic nightmare will occur when Gilmerton Bridge project begins in July.  The Gilmerton Bridge project is supposed to last 40 months, reducing a section of Military Highway from 4 to 2 lanes.  
  
  A Hampton Roads Metro Planning Organization reported that these projects will more than likely increase traffic to 3 mile backups at the Downtown Tunnel, and about 3.9 miles at the Midtown Tunnel.
  
  The Jordan Bridge will now be removed from city maps so that it is not included in driving routes provided by generated directions. 
  
  The bridge is set to be demolished sometime within the next six months to a year.  A memorial service will likely be held sometime in April.

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• Virginia Beach Police Car Involved in a Three Car Collision
  Nov 07, 2008

  Tuesday, November 5, At Independence Blvd and Jericho Road, an on-duty officer as well as two other cars were involved in an accident.
  
  The patrol car rear-ended an SUV, which then caused the SUV to hit a pick-up truck. 
  
  The officer was taken to the hospital with minor head injuries.  No other major injuries were sustained during the accident.
  
  Investigators were sent to the scene and are currently investigating who is at fault.  - 10 - 10

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