Author: Leo H.

(Los Angeles, CA) A bicyclist was killed Wednesday evening, November 12, in an East Vernon Avenue collision after being struck by a hit-and-run motorcyclist in the South Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called around 7:25 p.m. to the 700 block of East Vernon Avenue, between Avalon Boulevard and McKinley Avenue, after reports of a person lying in the roadway, according to Officer Charles Miller. When officers arrived, they found the bicyclist unresponsive. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Witnesses told police they saw a motorcycle…

(Montebello, CA) A woman was killed and a man hospitalized late Wednesday night, November 12, in a Pomona Freeway accident that involved multiple vehicles on the eastbound 60 Freeway in Montebello, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash around 10:42 p.m. near Atlantic Boulevard. The collision involved an orange Dodge Charger and a Nissan SUV, both of which sustained major damage. CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig said the woman driving the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The driver of the Charger was taken to a hospital by Los Angeles County…

(Hollywood, CA) A Sunset Boulevard hit-and-run involving a stolen Range Rover resulted in the death of Linda Pine early Wednesday morning, November 12. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers from the Hollywood Division were called at about 12:32 a.m. to the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Wilton Place. Investigators said Pine drove a white Mazda sedan north on Wilton. At the same time, a Range Rover traveled east on Sunset, striking Pine’s vehicle moments later. Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and attempted to free Pine, but pronounced her dead at the scene. Debris was scattered…

(Phoenix, AZ) A bicyclist was critically injured Tuesday morning, November 11, in an 11th Avenue accident after being struck by a vehicle along Carefree Highway, authorities said. According to the Phoenix Police Department, the crash occurred just after 9:00 a.m. near the intersection of 11th Avenue and Carefree Highway. Responding officers found an off-duty firefighter already providing medical care to the injured cyclist. Paramedics transported the man to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said the woman driving the car remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Detectives do not believe impairment or intoxication played a role in…

(Hollywood, CA) Authorities identified Rosa Castaneda, 65, as the victim of a 101 Freeway fatal crash in the northbound lanes. California Highway Patrol Officer Elizabeth Kravig said the agency received reports of a body at around 9:24 p.m. just north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Responding officers found Castaneda in the far-right lane, pronouncing her dead at the scene. Authorities issued a SigAlert at 9:50 p.m., closing lanes 2, 3, and 4 of the northbound 101 Freeway. During that time, investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway. One lane remained open for limited traffic. CHP officers canceled the SigAlert just…

(Long Beach, CA) A man was killed early Tuesday morning, November 11, in a 10th Street accident after his car was struck by another vehicle while attempting a U-turn. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 10th Street and Orange Avenue. Investigators said a black 2023 Nissan Rogue traveled eastbound on 10th Street. At some point, it collided with a black 2000 Honda Accord attempting to make a U-turn from the south curb. When officers arrived, they found the driver of the Accord unconscious in the driver’s seat. Paramedics transported…

(Fullerton, CA) A Cal State Fullerton student-athlete identified as Lauren Turner has died from injuries sustained in an Association Road crash that occurred more than a month ago. Turner, a sophomore from Tustin and a member of the CSUF women’s soccer team, was critically injured on September 27. While riding an electric scooter, a box truck struck her and her teammaate, Ashlyn Gwynn, near the intersection of Association Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Investigators said both women rode southbound in the No. 2 lane of Association Road when the crash happened. Paramedics rushed both…

(Peoria, AZ) A Grand Avenue collision resulted in the death of Michael Anthony Bianco, 70, on Friday, November 7. According to the Peoria Police Department, the collision occurred along Grand Avenue near 83rd and 85th avenues. Emergency crews responded to the scene and found Bianco with serious to critical injuries. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police said the crash involved two vehicles and a motorcycle, though details on how the collision occurred remain under investigation. Portions of Grand Avenue were closed for several hours in both directions while authorities documented evidence and cleared the…

(Long Beach, CA) A man was killed Saturday night, November 8, in a Wardlow Road crash after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street outside a crosswalk, authorities said. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred around 9:05 p.m. near the intersection of Wardlow Road and Norwalk Boulevard. Responding officers found the pedestrian receiving medical attention from Long Beach Fire Department personnel. After being treated on-site, paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police said the preliminary investigation indicated a white Honda CR-V, driven by a 56-year-old Garden Grove woman, traveled…

(Los Angeles, CA) A pedestrian was hospitalized Monday night, November 10, after being struck by a vehicle in a Gage Avenue collision in the Vermont-Knolls neighborhood, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded around 8:24 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian hit by a car at the intersection of Gage and Vermont avenues, just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital, where doctors listed them in serious condition. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with…