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Bakersfield, CA (June 18, 2024) On Saturday, June 15, a frightening collision happened that affected multiple vehicles and people. Reports say that the vehicle that caused the crash was involved in a high-speed chase. Police attempted a traffic stop at about 12:10 a.m., but the person they pulled over fled. Little did they know that just 40 seconds later, the vehicle would smash into multiple others. The suspect was going around 100 miles per hour when they lost control of their car at an intersection next to Stella’s Sandtrap, a Bakersfield bar. The bar is located at 3133 Niles Street. When…
Tulare, CA (June 18, 2024) A group of teenagers caused a serious car crash that led to the death of two people in Tulare. The fatal collision occurred on Saturday morning. At about 4:30 a.m., the Tulare Police Department got word of a two-car crash. They responded to the scene at O Street and Bardsley Avenue. When officers arrived, they saw the two cars: a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, and a 2005 Nissan Sentra. The crash had caused the Nissan to land in the drive-thru of a Burger King. When police looked inside the vehicle, they found two men. The driver,…
Porterville, CA (June 18, 2024) A person on a bicycle was sadly killed on State Route 65 this past Sunday. Police responded to reports of a crash a little before 9 p.m. The scene was located around State Route 65 and Pioneer avenue. Authorities arrived at the scene very quickly, but tragically, the bicyclist had already passed away from their severe injuries. The identity of the victim has not been released at the time of writing. Have you or a loved one been impacted by this event? Our team specializes in bicycle accidents and we are here to help. You…
Porterville, CA (June 18, 2024) A tragedy occurred in Porterville this past Sunday in which two people were killed. Two vehicles were involved in the crash that happened sometime before 7:17 p.m. Officers responded to the scene around this time, located near Teapot Dome Avenue and Newcomb Street. Sadly, they found the driver and passenger of one vehicle dead. The driver was a 60-year-old man, and his passenger was a 74-year-old woman. They were both from Arvin. Have you or a loved one been impacted by this event? Our team specializes in car accidents and we are here to help. You…
MORENO VALLEY, CA (June 18, 2024) A pedestrian was killed today on the Moreno Valley Freeway, the 60, shortly before 11 a.m. Enrique Ruiz, a 43-year-old man, was hit by a car near Frederick Street. It is reported that a truck struck Ruiz, who was walking in the westbound No. 1 lane. Riverside County Fire Department emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene. They were assessing the situation at about 11:20 a.m. At 11:48 a.m., reports confirmed they had pronounced the victim dead. Officers shut down the lanes near the scene, bringing all westbound traffic to a stop. However, the…
Sacramento, CA (June 18, 2024) A young man lost his life when a driver hit him while he was on foot. The driver fled the scene, leaving Tyler West Vandehei, a 32-year-old man, lying on the street in critical condition. Tyler West Vandehei was walking near 16th street at one in the morning when he was struck by the vehicle. Witnesses were able to call authorities, who rushed to the scene. They found Mr. Vandehei seriously injured, and paramedics rushed him to the U.C. Davis Medical Center. Police called his parents, who live in Washington, at about 3:30 a.m. They…
San Bernardino, CA (June 18, 2024) An extremely sad accident took place last week when Leila Strawder was a passenger in her friend’s car. Her friend, Shaylee Williams, was under the influence as she drove them home from some sort of event in San Bernardino. Reports say that Williams lost control of her vehicle somewhere near the 210 Freeway. Witnesses tried to help, including Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County. Sheriff Bianco performed CPR while emergency medical services were dispatched. Leila had been ejected from the vehicle. Investigators said that she was stuck underneath debris–likely the car itself. Have you…
East Oakland, CA (June 18, 2024) A man was killed on Friday after being fatally struck by a vehicle. Reports say that he was walking in the westbound bus lane on International Boulevard and 102nd Avenue. As he walked, he was suddenly struck by a 2011 BMW 535i. The collision was so powerful, the man was thrown into the eastbound lane. When authorities arrived after hearing reports of the terrible collision, they tragically found the pedestrian dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been released–the only thing we know is that he was an adult male. Have…
Canoga Park, CA (June 18, 2024) Firefighters and other first responders came across a strange scene late last night in Canoga Park. At around 11:17 p.m. on June 17, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to reports about a multi-vehicle collision in the 22000 block of Roscoe Boulevard. When they arrived, they saw multiple parked cars with serious damage. They also found two victims hurt and lying on the ground, and there was a car engine in the middle of the road that had apparently been ejected from their vehicle. It is not completely clear yet what caused the crash.…
Bayview, CA (June 18, 2024) Authorities have identified the victim of a terrible accident that occurred in Bayview on May 30. Steven Bassett was tragically struck and killed while riding his bicycle. The San Francisco resident was 70 years old. The accident took place at the intersection of Fairfax Avenue and Newhall Street at 9:30 a.m. When Bayview police responded to the scene, Bassett was still alive. They took him to the hospital for treatment of his severe injuries, to which he later succumbed. Have you or a loved one been impacted by this event? Our team specializes in bike…