Traffic Collision Report

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I.
Respondent’s driving privilege revocation pursuant to Section § 13953 of the vehicle code has stayed in place as based on the respondent’s driving record (Exhibit #1).

II.
Respondent came before the Department by way of a Traffic Collision Report that was completed by Officer Severing #20845 of the California Highway Patrol on 07/12/2017. Officer indicates the respondent was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan on eastbound interstate 10, in the #1 lane and made unsafe turning movement to the left causing his vehicle to travel in the northeasterly directions. The respondent’s vehicle …show more content…

Furthermore, following the collision, one of the passenger succumbed to his injuries. The respondent allowed his passengers not wear safety seatbelt and allowed 8 occupants in his vehicle which is designed to only 7 occupants. In addition, more weight is given to the department’s evidence and Officer Severing’s testimony. Officer Severing testified that based on his training and experience the Respondent made an unsafe turning movement to the left and lost his control. There is no damage made or any paint transfer from semi truck to the respondent’s vehicle. Additionally, officer testified that the vehicle is designed for 7 passengers not for 8 passengers. The reason for ejecting the passengers in the back seat is for not wearing a safety seatbelt. Respondent and passengers were not able to identify the semi truck that changed it’s lane to the respondent’s lane. Respondent and his witness testimonies that semi truck went into his lane can not be substantiated , due to lack of independent witness, supporting evidence and conflict statement of the respondent’s witness to the Officer Severing at the scene and at the hearing. The Respondent exercised poor judgment in the operation of a motor vehicle, in a violation of Section 22107 VC (unsafe turning movement) and failing to exercise a reasonable amount of care caused or contributed a fatal traffic collision. The Respondent did not apply the crucial safety measures to avoid a traffic collision which caused loss of life. Therefore cause exist to reimpose the revocation of the driving privilege in the interest of traffic

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