Author: Leo H.

(Fullerton, CA) A man critically injured in a Gilbert Street hit-and-run earlier this month has died from his injuries, the Fullerton Police Department announced. Officers responded just after 10:23 p.m. on Dec. 20 to South Gilbert Street and Carol Drive. Upon arriving, they found the pedestrian badly hurt after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled without stopping. Paramedics transported the victim to a trauma center in critical condition and remained hospitalized until he died on Christmas morning. Police say the suspect vehicle is believed to be a white, four-door sedan with front-end damage. The investigation remains ongoing as…

(Los Angeles, CA) A woman was killed and ten others were hospitalized early Sunday in a Southbound 5 Freeway accident in Boyle Heights after a big rig plowed into multiple vehicles. The crash happened around 5:10 a.m. just south of Fourth Street. At least one vehicle caught fire, prompting a physical rescue request from the Los Angeles Fire Department. First responders evaluated a total of 15 people at the scene, and nine vehicles sustained major front-end damage. Paramedics transported several patients with moderate injuries to Adventist Health White Memorial. The fatal victim was identified as 60-year-old Miriam Marroquin. The cause…

(Long Beach, CA) A woman was struck and killed Saturday night, December 27, in a Cedar Avenue collision near West Pacific Coast Highway. Officers responded around 8:45 p.m. and found that a 2013 Ford Fusion traveling eastbound on PCH had hit a woman walking southbound in the marked crosswalk. Paramedics transported her to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No additional details about the victim have been released. Analysis on the Cedar Avenue Collision Because the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk, investigators may apply the Pedestrian…

(Chandler, AZ) A motorcyclist died early Thursday morning, December 18, in a Gilbert Road accident after colliding with a pickup truck at the intersection of Gilbert and Germann roads. First responders arrived around 4:30 a.m. and found the motorcyclist unresponsive. They later identified him as Alfredo Valenzuela, 59. Crews attempted lifesaving measures before transporting him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Authorities didn’t make any arrests. The intersection had been fully blocked for several hours as detectives examined the crash site. It reopened around 7…

(Imperial Beach, CA) A minor riding an electric bicycle was critically injured early Saturday, December 20, in an Imperial Beach Boulevard accident involving a suspected impaired driver. Deputies responded around 2:40 a.m. to Imperial Beach Boulevard and California Street. They found that a silver Chevrolet Malibu had collided with the e-bike, which came to rest in the eastbound lanes. Paramedics transported the injured rider to a hospital in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators. Authorities arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI. Overview on the Imperial Beach Boulevard Accident When a bicyclist is struck by…

(Long Beach, CA) A man died Tuesday night, December 23, in a West Willow Street collision after being struck by a vehicle near Maine Avenue. Officers responded around 10:35 p.m. and found the pedestrian gravely injured. First responders transported him to a hospital, where he later died. Investigators say the man had been crossing northbound on Willow Street when a westbound 2023 Toyota RAV4 hit him. The driver stayed at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. Police have not yet determined whether the victim walked inside an unmarked crosswalk. Overview on the West Willow Street Collision When a…

(Winnetka, CA) Two men were seriously injured Thursday afternoon, December 25, in a Kelvin Avenue crash. LAFD crews responded around 2 p.m. to the 7200 block of North Kelvin Avenue near Sherman Way and De Soto Avenue. Firefighters extricated both victims, described as men in their 30s. First responders transported one victim to a hospital in grave condition. The other victim was taken in critical condition. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Overview on the Kelvin Avenue Crash Because this incident involved serious injuries requiring extrication, investigators may review the Basic Speed Law. This law requires drivers to…

(Lebec, CA) Two juveniles were killed and a driver was arrested after a Golden State Freeway crash on Christmas Day near Vista Del Lago Road. CHP officers responded just before 3 p.m. Thursday, December 25, and found a gold Toyota RAV4 in the median and a blue Nissan Rogue involved in the crash. Preliminary findings indicate the Nissan’s driver lost control and struck the rear of the Toyota. As a result, the crash ejected three juveniles from the Nissan. Despite lifesaving efforts, two children died at the scene.  Authorities arrested the driver, identified as Jorge Preciado, on suspicion of felony…

(Phoenix, AZ) A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a 16th Street collision early Wednesday, December 24,  after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 16th Street and Broadway Road. Officers arrived just before 7 a.m. and found the pedestrian seriously hurt. Firefighters rushed him to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Police say the driver involved stayed at the scene. Authorities do not believe impairment to be a factor at this stage of the investigation. Police closed the intersection in all directions for several hours as detectives worked the scene. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area due…

(Los Angeles, CA) A man was killed early Sunday morning, December 21, in a Golden State Freeway accident involving a big rig and a sedan in the Arleta area. CHP officers responded around 3:43 a.m. to the northbound 5 Freeway just south of the Osborne Street offramp. First responders found one man fatally injured at the scene, though it remained unclear which vehicle he had been in. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified him as 25-year-old Donovan Chapman. Authorities closed northbound lanes for several hours during the investigation and cleanup. Overview on the Golden State Freeway Accident When…