Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.

(Lancaster, CA) A deadly Palmdale Boulevard DUI crash killed Sergio Ortega, 18, Monday evening after a suspected impaired motorist ran a red light at high speed, according to authorities. On Monday, September 22, at around 6:50 p.m., the Palmdale Boulevard DUI crash occurred at the intersection of 90th Street East. The California Highway Patrol reported that 47-year-old M. Monroy of Palmdale drove a maroon Kia southbound when he failed to stop at a red light. The Kia entered the intersection at speed and struck a gray Infiniti G35, driven by Sergio Ortega, traveling eastbound on Palmdale Boulevard. The force of…

(San Diego, CA) One person died Saturday afternoon in a Cabrillo (163) Freeway accident involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles near the merge with the Interstate 15 Express Lanes in the Miramar area. On Saturday, September 20, at around 3:33 p.m., the Cabrillo (163) Freeway accident occurred in the southbound toll lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash involved a motorcycle, a white Ford Mustang that stopped on the right shoulder, and a black BMW located in the center divider.  Responding officers shut down traffic at Miramar Way and closed the transition from the southbound I-15 HOV…

(Winton, CA) A bicyclist was struck and killed in a Santa Fe Drive crash early Friday morning after a hit-and-run driver fled the scene, according to authorities. On Friday, September 19, at 6:22 a.m., the Santa Fe Drive crash was reported just west of Shaffer Road. The California Highway Patrol found an adult male, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, unresponsive along the roadway. Shortly after, emergency personnel confirmed the bicyclist died at the scene. Investigators said the victim had been riding westbound in the eastbound lane. At some point, an eastbound vehicle struck the front wheel…

(Orange, CA) A 79-year-old man, identified as Oscar Garcia Soto of Santa Ana, lost his life in a La Veta Avenue collision Sunday evening. Police arrested a 26-year-old driver on suspicion of DUI in connection with the fatal crash. On Sunday, September 21, just before 8:00 p.m., the La Veta Avenue collision occurred near Devon Road, according to the Orange Police Department. Authorities reported that Bryan Reyes, 26, of Santa Ana, drove eastbound on La Veta Avenue. At some point, his vehicle struck Soto, who walked south across the street outside a marked crosswalk. Paramedics rushed to the scene but…

(Los Angeles, CA) A man identified by family as 30-year-old Gerardo Estrada lost his life in a Figueroa Street accident Friday evening after being struck by an LAPD patrol vehicle in the Highland Park neighborhood. On Friday, September 19, at around 7:23 p.m., the Figueroa Street accident occurred near the intersection of Woodside Drive by Sycamore Grove Park. According to police, Estrada was riding his skateboard southbound in the center of the road when a northbound LAPD patrol car struck him. Officers reported that the police vehicle had activated lights and sirens while responding to a call and was passing…

(Van Nuys, CA) Three people suffered injuries in a Woodley Avenue bus crash Monday night after a car collided with a Metro bus, leading to an arrest for suspected DUI. On Monday, September 22, at around 9:45 p.m., the Woodley Avenue bus crash happened near the intersection of Hart Street in Van Nuys. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews arrived at 6940 N. Woodley Avenue and found multiple injured individuals. Authorities reported that a red Honda struck a Metro bus operating on Line 237, which was traveling northbound. Three people were hospitalized following the collision, though their exact…

(Palmdale, CA) A deadly Avenue N collision resulted in the death of Chelsea Jukes, 31, on Friday evening that involved four vehicles and ended with two arrests, according to the California Highway Patrol. On Friday, September 19, at about 5:10 p.m., officers responded to reports of a serious crash near Avenue N and 22nd Street West. Investigators said a 25-year-old man, identified as K. Littiz of Compton, drove a 2008 Mercedes-Benz westbound at high speed. He attempted to pass another vehicle by using the north shoulder, lost control, and veered into eastbound lanes. The Mercedes first collided with a 2021…

(Long Beach, CA) A Paramount Boulevard accident resulted in the death of Marco St. Julian, 40, after being struck by a semi-truck in the 6700 block in the afternoon. On Friday, September 19, at around 4:00 p.m., the Paramount Boulevard Accident occurred when Marco St. Julian was walking northbound in the middle of the roadway, outside a marked crosswalk. According to the Long Beach Police Department, a southbound 2019 International big rig driven by a 51-year-old local resident struck him. Emergency crews arrived within minutes, but sadly, paramedics pronounced Julian dead at the scene. Police reported that the truck driver…

(Hollywood, CA) An early morning Gower Street off-ramp crash killed Louie Rosales, 50, near the northbound lanes of the Hollywood (101) Freeway, according to officials. On Monday, September 22, at about 4:15 a.m., the Gower Street off-ramp crash was reported near the northbound exit of the 101 Freeway. The California Highway Patrol confirmed the incident and requested a closure of the off-ramp while emergency crews responded. The Los Angeles Police Department took charge of the investigation into the fatal wreck. Authorities issued a SigAlert, which caused traffic delays in the area as officers worked to clear the scene and collect…

(San Diego, CA) A 57-year-old bicyclist suffered serious injuries in an Oliver Avenue collision on Sunday night in Pacific Beach after being struck and run over by a vehicle. On Sunday, September 21, at about 9:15 p.m., the Oliver Avenue collision occurred at the intersection of Ingraham Street. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 31-year-old man drove a northbound Mazda CX-5 through a stop sign, broadsiding an eastbound bicyclist. The impact knocked the rider to the ground directly in front of the SUV. Police said the driver stepped out without putting the Mazda in park, causing the vehicle…