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Kern County, CA (November 12, 2024) 26-year-old Emilio Garcia Mendoza was tragically killed while walking in Kern County in late October. He was identified this week. Mendoza was walking on Highway 46 east of Kecks Road near the border of San Luis Obispo County on October 26. Around 8:41 p.m., a Lincoln Navigator driving eastbound struck him. California Highway Patrol reported that Mendoza stepped in front of the vehicle for unknown reasons, and the driver was unable to avoid him. Mendoza, who was suspected of being under the influence, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was…
Los Angeles, CA (November 8, 2024) Last night, a two-car collision resulted in multiple people sustaining injuries and major vehicle damage. The crash occurred at the intersection of Laurel Canyon and Roscoe Boulevard. Officials responded to the intersection around 10 p.m. The horrific scene looked dire, with a sedan completely smashed in the middle of the road. Thankfully, however, four people involved in the accident felt their injuries were minor and declined medical transport. One person was trapped in one of the vehicles, but Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were able to extricate them in about 10 minutes. The victim…
Long Beach, CA (November 5, 2024) German Aragon Enriquez was tragically killed while walking in Long Beach on Saturday evening. The motorist fled the scene. The crash occurred near Orange Avenue and Anaheim Street around 11 p.m. Enriquez was reportedly walking outside a marked crosswalk when a pickup truck struck him. Police are still searching for the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado. When officers arrived, they found the victim deceased in the roadway. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner say that he was 62. Long Beach Police Department encourages anyone with information about the collision to call them.…
Salinas, CA (November 5, 2024) Pedestrian Yuriana Lopez was tragically killed when a vehicle struck her this morning. Details are sparse as the investigation is underway. Salinas police reported that the crash occurred on Airport Boulevard and Roy Diaz Street. The Monterey Country Sheriff’s office identified the 42-year-old Salinas resident. The driver reportedly remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. DUI is not a factor. The Salinas Police Department released a statement to encourage motorists and pedestrians alike to stay safe on the road. “SPD would like to continue to remind drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant…
Palm Desert, CA (November 4, 2024) Tristin Samuel Bourgeois was tragically killed when a big rig truck lost control and hit his Chevrolet Silverado. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on Highway 74. The big rig reportedly overturned and collided with Bourgeois’s car, which was heading in the opposite direction. The young man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries have been reported at this time. We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Tristin Samuel Bourgeois. We know this is an awfully difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden…
San Jacinto, CA (October 30, 2024) On Sunday, Oct. 27, a woman was critically injured when an SUV struck her and fled the scene shortly after 8 a.m. The woman, a resident of San Jacinto, was crossing Meridian Street when a dark SUV struck her and fled. Multiple good Samaritans rushed to help her as they waited for emergency services to arrive. Paramedics rushed the woman to a trauma center in critical condition. As of Wednesday, she remains in intensive care. Her identity has not been released. Police are still searching for the hit-and-run motorist. They ask anyone with information…
San Diego, CA (October 30, 2024) A speeding vehicle crashed into a light pole in Kearny Mesa at 3:19 a.m. today. Two passengers were seriously injured. Officers responded to the scene in the 8000 block of Daggert Street. A driver in a Kia Optima was speeding eastbound and crashed into a light pole at the end of the street. One passenger who was in the backseat without a seatbelt sustained “serious internal injuries.” The other suffered a fractured jaw. Both were taken to a hospital, but there has not yet been updates on their condition. The driver was not injured.…
Los Angeles, CA (October 29, 2024) A terrible accident occurred today around 5:50 a.m. in which two people were struck by a hit-and-run driver. A 70-year-old woman tragically died. Officials reported that the initial crash happened in the Westlake area near Third Street and Virgil Avenue. A man in his 80s was driving and struck the 70-year-old woman, a pedestrian. The man thankfully stopped to help the woman, but another motorist hit both of them. They were taken to the hospital, where the woman tragically succumbed to her injuries. The man is in stable condition. We at Accident News Now…
Westwood, CA (October 29, 2024) One person was seriously injured and four others hurt in a two-vehicle collision in Westwood today. It happened around 11:35 a.m. The crash occurred for unknown reasons in the 400 block of South Veteran Avenue. Paramedics rushed the five victims to the hospital. Two people were trapped after the crash, but firefighters were able to extricate them safely. An investigation into the collision is ongoing. We at Accident News Now are hoping for the swift and complete recovery of the victims. We understand how overwhelming it can be to be involved in a crash like…
Carson, CA (October 29, 2024) A woman was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the 405 Freeway on Oct. 28. The crash occurred around 9:53 p.m. Officers responded to the scene in the southbound lanes near the offramp at Avalon Boulevard. Paramedics sadly pronounced the victim dead at the scene. It’s still unclear what caused the collision. At this time, no other injuries have been reported. The crash caused delays for multiple hours on the 405. An investigation is ongoing. We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is…