Author: Leo H.

(Visalia, CA) A woman was killed Saturday night, December 13, in a Riggin Avenue crash after being ejected from a vehicle. Officers dispatched just before 9:30 p.m. following reports of a car accident involving a possible ejection. They arrived to find Irene Rodriguez lying in the roadway. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, they pronounced her dead at the scene. Police identified the driver as 38-year-old Christina Torres. She was uninjured and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Overview on the Riggin Avenue Crash When a fatal ejection occurs during a collision, investigators often reference the DUI Prohibition Law. This…

(Scottsdale, AZ) A bicyclist was killed Monday afternoon, December 8, in a Thompson Peak Parkway accident near Raintree Drive. The collision occurred shortly after 4:15 p.m. Emergency crews treated the Devin Curran at the scene before transporting him to a hospital. Despite arriving at the hospital, he died shortly after. Police say the involved driver stayed on scene and cooperated with officers. The Scottsdale Vehicle Crimes and Reconstruction Unit is investigating. Understanding the Thompson Peak Parkway Accident When a driver collides with a bicyclist, investigators often review the Bicycle Safety Statute. This statute requires motorists to maintain a safe distance…

(Long Beach, CA) A woman died Thursday, December 18, from injuries she suffered in a Gerald Desmond Bridge collision involving an SUV and a box truck, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 1:25 p.m. Thursday on the southbound side of the bridge near Pier D. CHP reported that the silver SUV overturned onto its side, blocking lanes. This prompted traffic to be diverted onto the new Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. The woman, who had been inside the overturned SUV, was transported to a Long Beach hospital. Despite life-saving measures, she died from her injuries at…

(Phoenix, AZ) An 84-year-old man died Tuesday night, December 16, in a Seventh Avenue crash after being struck while walking through a downtown Phoenix crosswalk. Officers responded around 10:40 p.m. to Seventh Avenue and Fillmore Street. They found the pedestrian, identified as William Sinclair, with severe injuries. First responders took him to a hospital, where they later pronounced Sinclair dead. Preliminary details indicate Sinclair crossed in a marked crosswalk when a northbound car struck him. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not released additional information about the driver. Analysis on the Seventh Avenue Crash When a pedestrian is struck…

(San Diego, CA) A 14-year-old boy was killed Saturday night, December 13, in a Camino Ruiz crash after being struck by an SUV on a foggy Mira Mesa roadway. The collision happened around 8:30 p.m. at Camino Ruiz and Hydra Lane. Authorities say Jayden Stewart was walking in the roadway when a northbound 2020 Chevrolet Traverse hit him. Paramedics transported him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where they pronounced him dead. Heavy fog was present at the time of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. Overview on the Camino Ruiz Crash When a pedestrian is walking in the roadway…

(Northridge, CA) A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night, December 17, in a Nordhoff Street collision. Officers responded around 10:06 p.m. to Nordhoff Street and Louise Avenue. According to them, witnesses reported a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. Police say both the motorcyclist, identified as Jonathan Cruz Woltke, 21, and the driver of an unknown car traveled eastbound on Nordhoff when the collision occurred. Paramedics transported the Woltke to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Overview on the Nordhoff Street Collision…

(Los Angeles, CA) One person was injured early Thursday morning, December 18, in a Long Beach Freeway accident involving a head-on crash at the 710/60 interchange. CHP officers responded around 1:47 a.m. to the northbound 710 Freeway at the eastbound Pomona (60) Freeway junction. They arrived to find a black Jeep Wrangler and a blue Honda SUV that had collided head-on in the middle lanes. Authorities found one person trapped in the Honda.  Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics arrived and extricated the victim. They transported them to a hospital in an unknown condition. Debris from both vehicles was scattered…

(Rosamond, CA) Two people were killed Wednesday afternoon, December 17, in a 70th Street West crash at Avenue A. CHP says the collision occurred around 3:30 p.m. They learned a Honda Pilot traveled southbound on 70th Street West approached the intersection  with Avenue A. At the same time, a Jeep Wrangler drove eastbound on Avenue A. For reasons still under investigation, the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The Honda’s driver, Richard Madril Diaz, 80, died at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle, Maria De Jesus Zuniga Rivas, 65, was also pronounced dead. The Jeep driver sustained major injuries…

(Benson, AZ) A pedestrian died Tuesday, December 16, in an Interstate 10 collision near milepost 302, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. DPS identified the victim as 28-year-old Hector Meza Jr. of Douglas. Officials say a vehicle struck him along the interstate. Interstate 10 was closed for several hours while troopers investigated the crash. No further details about the circumstances have been released. Overview on the Interstate 10 Collision When a pedestrian is struck on a major interstate, investigators often reference the Pedestrians on Roadways Law. This statute restricts pedestrian presence on controlled-access highways, with limited exceptions for…

(Los Angeles, CA) Multiple people were injured Monday evening, December 15, in a Jetway Boulevard collision involving three cars and an airport shuttle bus near LAX. Authorities received reports of the crash at around 5:25 p.m. The incident occurred at Jetway Boulevard and Westchester Parkway, near an airport parking structure. LAFD personnel evaluated 25 people at the scene. Paramedics transported two individuals from the cars involved to the hospital. First responders determined one in serious condition and the other with minor injuries. AIR7 video showed a black sedan that appeared to have rear-ended the LAX shuttle bus, with two additional…