Stop The Trucks: Two Killed in Gravel Truck Accident
Malibu resident William H. Weissberg was killed in this crash when an out-of-control gravel truck hit his Mercedes-Benz as he was entering an intersection on PCH. The driver of the gravel truck, Hovik Papikyan, also died.
This story and photo, published in the Malibu Times in October was forwarded to the "Stop the Trucks" coalition by a concerned Ojai resident. (Copyright © 2007 Malibu Times. All rights reserved.)
We have posted it here as both an illustration and a reminder of the potential dangers gravel trucks may present to our community, partcularly as they attempt to navigate hazardous road conditions on both Route 150 between Ojai and Santa Paula and Route 33 from Ojai to the Cuyama Valley.
Weissberg, a 58-year-old attorney, was killed when a 16-wheeler double-trailer gravel truck driven by Papikyan lost control and slammed into his car. A sports utility vehicle driven by Los Angeles County Fire Department engineer Dave Weiss was also hit. Weissberg's gas tank exploded, creating a large fire.
For the full story go to:
http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2007/10/31/news/news3.txt
Stop The Trucks Needs Your Help:
Why are we Raising Money:
Members of the coalition are all volunteers who have donated their time because like you, they believe the Ojai is worth saving. Our fundraising efforts help pay mounting legal expenses in our efforts to challenge the Ozena Mine and others from trying to gain approval to send hundreds of mine transport double hopper trucks through Ojai as well as our efforts to challenge Caltrans so that the City of Ojai may end up reasserting control and jurisdiction on whether or not massive industrialization or our two major road arties can proceed.
How can I Help or Donate Funds:
The Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce is helping the coalition collect funds. Please either call the office at 640-2524 or see our “Pledge Form” at:
http://www.ojaipost.com/2007/05/stop_the_trucks_pledge_form.shtml
How can I File a Complaint about Trucks that Appear to be Violating the Rules:
We have posted a “Catch the Trucks” complaint form at: http://www.ojaipost.com/2007/06/catch_a_truck_violation_report.shtml
What are the Rules:
Some of the mines currently have little or no restrictions imposed upon them. On weekdays Ozena is limited to sending trucks in either direction between Casitas Springs and Ojai from 6:00 am to 7:00am and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
How can I Contact “Stop the Trucks”:
You can call “Stop the Trucks” at 640-2524. Leave a message if no one is available or you can email at smythe@ojai.net and we will try to direct your query to the right person. For periodic news updates or for background information go to: http://www.ojaipost.com/stopthetrucks.shtml
These answers are as accurate as we can provide as of 12/12/07, and are subject to revision
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