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San Diego, CA (August 13, 2024) On August 1, tragedy struck in Logan Heights. Lachana Camfield, a mother and grandmother of 49, was walking near National Avenue. As she was crossing the street, a driver in a truck struck her and fled the scene. Police later located the driver, but as of August 10, Camfield’s family is eagerly waiting for them to make an arrest. It’s unclear why they haven’t done so yet. The Accident News Now team offers our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lachana Camfield. We understand that this is a very devastating time. If…
San Diego, CA (August 13, 2024) A terrible crash occurred in San Diego on Friday, August 2. A family was gathering for a funeral in Sorrento Valley when tragedy struck at an already devastating time. 90-year-old Corazon Lange, a grandmother of seven, had traveled from Los Angeles to be with her family for the funeral. After the service, the group headed to lunch, and Lange was in the backseat of an SUV. As they traveled down Carroll Canyon Road, a white car came speeding around a blind corner. It then crossed the yellow line and crashed head-on into the SUV.…
Orinda, CA (August 13, 2024) A tragic accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Saturday, August 10. At about 12:05 a.m., officers responded to westbound state Highway 24 east of Saint Stephens Drive. The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear, but a BMW SUV and a motorcycle were involved. The uninjured BMW driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The man on the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision is still under investigation, and anyone with information that could help assist California Highway Patrol is encouraged to call their Contra Costa headquarters. We…
San Jose, CA (August 13, 2024) A young woman was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, August 10. 18-year-old Emily Hamilton was driving home from her shift at California’s Great America in Santa Clara at about 11:40 p.m. when she was rear-ended. Hamilton and the other driver pulled over to exchange information when another vehicle drove by and struck her. The impact killed Hamilton. Police apprehended the second driver, a Morgan Hill resident, and arrested them on suspicion of driving under the influence causing injury. We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family…
Las Vegas, NV (August 12, 2024) A pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries on Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle on Charleston Boulevard east of Broadalbin Drive. Paramedics rushed the victim, Judson Hicks, to Sunrise Hospital. As of the latest reports, he is still in critical condition. Investigation revealed that the crash happened around 7:03 p.m. The hit-and-run driver was heading east on Charleston in an Audi while the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of the crosswalk. After hitting the victim, she fled the scene. LVMPD found her shortly after on Lamb Boulevard. She was reportedly suspected…
Desert Hot Springs, CA (August 12, 2024) A man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of fleeing the scene after crashing into and killing a pedestrian in Desert Hot Springs. On Friday at around 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the area of North Indian Canyon and Pierson Boulevard. There, they tragically found a pedestrian dead in the roadway. The victim was described as a 20-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs. Witnesses reported that a black Chevrolet Suburban was heading north when it hit the victim, who was walking south in the northbound lanes. The driver allegedly fled the scene without…
Woodcrest, CA (August 12, 2024) A terrible collision occurred on Friday night in Woodcrest that left one person injured and another tragically deceased. The crash happened in the 16400 block of Mariposa Avenue at about 8:20 p.m. The Riverside County Fire Department said that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The other person was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. We at Accident News Now offer our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim. We know this is a heart-wrenching loss. If you or…
Santa Clarita, CA (August 9, 2024) One person was injured and another killed in a tragic collision in Canyon Country. It happened at about 8 a.m. today. Details are still unfolding, but reports say a trash truck and a car were involved. Paramedics responded to the scene in the 17800 block of Soledad Canyon Road to tend to the victims. One person was found fatally injured and another was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition. Update (8/12): The victim who was tragically killed has been identified as 21-year-old Alberto Hernandez. We at Accident News Now extend our deepest…
Winchester, CA (August 9, 2024) A tragic incident occurred in Winchester today when an elderly man on a bicycle sustained serious injuries. Three men riding bikes were heading eastbound near Simpson and Leon roads around 8:19 a.m. today. They were passing through an area that had been temporarily narrowed to accommodate a construction zone. A white pickup truck going the same direction passed alongside the riders, making it so they didn’t have enough room to safely ride. This caused one of them, a man in his mid-70s, to crash and fall. The cyclists say that the pickup truck driver fled…
Escondido, CA (August 9, 2024) A hit-and-run driver critically injured a young pedestrian last night. Right before 9:30 p.m. on August 8, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The driver fled, and police are still searching for them. The pedestrian was left with critical injuries; the person who called 911 said that they appeared to be unconscious in the street. Officers said that the victim may have been riding a skateboard when he was struck. Paramedics took him to the hospital, and he is still in critical condition. EPD asks anyone with information to get in contact with them…