Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(Pala, CA) A Route 76 collision killed Karlene Luna, 31, after a car struck her while she walked along the roadway early Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, just before 2:00 a.m., the Route 76 collision occurred. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, it happened west of Lilac Extension Road in Pala. Authorities reported that Karlene Luna had been walking alongside State Route 76 in her hometown when a car struck her. Paramedics responded quickly but pronounced her dead at the scene. Officials continue to investigate the Route 76 collision and have not released further details about…
(Rancho Peñasquitos, CA) A State Route 56 accident killed Tomasz Bordyczewski, 50, of Poway after a three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Rancho Peñasquitos. On Saturday, September 13, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the State Route 56 accident occurred. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, it happened on State Route 56 near Salmon River Road. Authorities confirmed that Tomasz Bordyczewski had been one of the motorists involved in the pileup. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he died at the scene from his injuries. Officials have not released further details about the other drivers or passengers. The investigation into…
(Brentwood, CA) A North Sepulveda Boulevard collision resulted in the death of Marlene Haberman, 84, and the injury of another, involving two vehicles on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, September 14, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the North Sepulveda Boulevard collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, it happened in the 2500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Fire crews and paramedics responded and confirmed Marlene Haberman died at the scene. Another victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Their condition remains unknown. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of the…
(Sacramento, CA) One person died and another sustained injuries in a northbound Interstate 5 accident after a pickup truck and big rig collided Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, at about 7:13 a.m., the northbound Interstate 5 accident occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on I-5 just north of Sutterville Road in the Upper Land Park neighborhood. Investigators learned a pickup truck lost a tire and became disabled in the roadway. A big rig hauling two trailers then struck the disabled truck from behind, unable to avoid the collision in time. Both vehicles caught fire after impact.…
(Los Angeles, CA) A pedestrian died in a La Brea Avenue hit and run after being struck by an SUV in Los Angeles’ Mid-City neighborhood Friday night. On Friday, September 12, at 10:21 p.m., the La Brea Avenue hit and run occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened on La Brea Avenue just south of Venice Boulevard. Investigators learned the pedestrian was crossing La Brea eastbound when a dark or silver Honda CRV struck them. Instead of stopping, the driver continued northbound on La Brea without providing aid. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to…
(Los Angeles, CA) Seven people sustained injuries in a Grand Avenue DUI collision after two vehicles crashed and struck pedestrians downtown early Sunday morning. On Sunday, September 14, just before 3:00 a.m., the Grand Avenue DUI collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened along South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Investigators learned two vehicles collided, then careened onto the sidewalk where several pedestrians were walking. The impact injured a total of seven people. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that two women in their 20s suffered critical injuries, while a 49-year-old man remained in serious…
(Carlsbad, CA) A bicyclist died in a Carlsbad Boulevard hit and run after Alexander Renne Gendron, 27, struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, shortly after 4:30 a.m., the Carlsbad Boulevard hit and run occurred. According to Lt. Jason Arnotti of the Carlsbad Police Department, it happened in the 4400 block of Carlsbad Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a bicyclist lying dead in the roadway. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity. With the assistance of community members, license plate readers, and a police drone, officers located the suspect about one mile from the…
(Sacramento, CA) A 13-year-old girl sustained injuries in a Stallings Drive crash after a vehicle struck her and fled the scene Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, September 10, at about 8:00 a.m., the Stallings Drive crash occurred. According to Sacramento police, it happened along the 7500 block of Stallings Drive. When officers arrived, they found the young girl suffering from minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Paramedics provided medical care, and authorities confirmed she is expected to recover. The driver did not stop after the collision and fled the area. Sacramento police launched an investigation and are asking for…
(Toluca Lake, CA) A Westbound 134 Freeway collision resulted in the death of David Smith, 51, which involved multiple vehicles near the Cahuenga Boulevard exit early Monday morning. On Monday, September 15, at about 12:11 a.m., the Westbound 134 Freeway collision occurred. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia, it happened on the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway near Toluca Lake. When officers arrived, they discovered David Smith lying in one of the freeway’s middle lanes. Nearby, they found a vehicle overturned on its roof. Reports also indicated that two SUVs involved in the crash sustained front and rear-end damage.…
(La Mesa, CA) A Baltimore Drive crash killed Katherine Pederson, 61, after a sedan struck her while she crossed the street Monday night. On Monday, September 8, at about 9:45 p.m., the Baltimore Drive crash occurred. According to authorities, it happened in the 5600 block of Baltimore Drive near Lake Murray. Investigators learned Katherine Pederson had been crossing the street when a sedan struck her. When paramedics arrived, they rushed her to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. Despite arriving at the hospital, doctors pronounced Pederson dead shortly after arrival. Officials have not released additional details about the driver, but…