Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(Orange, CA) A 19-year-old e-bike rider sustained critical injuries in a Lewis Street crash after colliding with a vehicle near El Prado Avenue. On Tuesday, September 9, the Lewis Street crash occurred. According to the Orange Police Department, it happened near the intersection of Lewis Street and El Prado Avenue. Authorities learned the e-bike rider had not been wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where doctors determined he suffered life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officers added that neither…
(Hilmar, CA) A 64-year-old man died in a Highway 165 collision after Angel Ortega. 40, struck him late Friday night while under the influence in Hilmar. On Friday, September 5, shortly before 11:30 p.m., the Highway 165 Street DUI collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened when witnesses saw a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado speeding along Highway 165 near Third Street. Witnesses reported the pickup truck struck a man crossing the roadway at a high rate of speed. Despite emergency responders arriving quickly, they pronounced the 64-year-old victim dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his…
(Indio, CA) A 51-year-old woman and her teenage daughter sustained injuries in a Clinton Street accident after being struck by a Hyundai SUV. On Tuesday, September 9, at about 8:00 p.m., the Clinton Street accident occurred. According to the Indio Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Clinton Street and Granada Drive, just north of Highway 111. when authorities investigated, they learned a mother and daughter were crossing the street. All of a sudden, a Hyundai SUV struck them. Emergency crews arrived and transported both victims by ambulance to Desert Regional Medical Center. Police confirmed the pair suffered non-life-threatening…
(Elk Grove, CA) A Point Pleasant Road crash resulted in the death of Aella Vargas, 3, after a car backed out of a driveway and struck her. On Sunday, September 7, at about 3:44 p.m., the Point Pleasant Road crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened when dispatchers received reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Point Pleasant Road. Upon investigating, authorities learned that a 29-year-old woman had been backing her Nissan out of a driveway around 3:40 p.m. Meanwhile, Aella Vargas and a 33-year-old man stood behind the vehicle. The woman then struck the…
(Lawndale, CA) A pedestrian sustained injuries in a Rosecrans Avenue hit and run after a car struck them and fled the scene. On Monday, September 8, at 5:50 a.m., the Rosecrans Avenue hit and run occurred. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, it happened near Firmona Avenue and Ramona Avenue in Lawndale. Deputies learned a car traveling westbound on Rosecrans Avenue struck a pedestrian. The driver failed to stop and continued westbound, leaving the injured victim behind. Officials did not release details about the pedestrian’s condition or confirm whether paramedics transported them to a hospital. Authorities asked the…
(San Diego, CA) A 39-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries in a Grand Avenue collision after a car struck him in Pacific Beach. On Wednesday, September 10, at 7:41 p.m., the Grand Avenue collision occurred. According to San Diego Police Officer Jose Perales, it happened in the 2500 block of Grand Avenue. Officers learned the victim had been walking across the street when a 48-year-old woman driving a blue Toyota Prius struck him. The Prius traveled west in the number one lane at the time of impact. Paramedics rushed the man to a local hospital, where doctors determined he suffered a…
(Buena Park, CA) A woman died in a 91 Freeway collision after multiple vehicles struck her on the westbound freeway in Buena Park. On Sunday, September 7, at about 1:00 a.m., the 91 Freeway collision occurred. According to a California Highway Patrol dispatcher, it happened on the westbound lanes just east of Knott Avenue. When Officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman lying in the middle lanes of the freeway. They also located a vehicle parked on the right shoulder, which may have belonged to her. A representative from the Orange County Coroner’s Office arrived at 1:27 a.m.…
(Reseda, CA) A man in his 30s sustained critical injuries in a West Parthenia Street crash involving two vehicles in Reseda. On Tuesday, September 9, at 1:01 p.m., the West Parthenia Street crash occurred. According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart, it happened in the 18900 block of West Parthenia Street near Wilbur Avenue. Upon investigating, authorities learned two vehicles collided, causing one to overturn. Firefighters responded quickly and found the male driver trapped inside with severe injuries. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital where doctors listed him in critical condition. During the rescue, responders discovered kittens…
(Los Angeles, CA) One person died in a Southbound 405 Freeway crash after a tow truck struck them near Skirball Center Drive. On Monday, September 8, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Southbound 405 Freeway crash occurred. According to authorities, it happened in the southbound lanes near Skirball Center Drive. Authorities learned the victim had been standing outside a gray Toyota Prius parked on the freeway shoulder. Meanwhile, a flatbed tow truck traveling southbound. All of a sudden, the truck struck the victim, causing fatal injuries. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Witnesses reported that officers conducted a field…
(Glendale, CA) One person died in a 134 Freeway accident that involved two vehicles at the 134-5 freeway exchange near Griffith Park. On Wednesday, September 10, at 3:15 a.m., the 134 Freeway accident occurred. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia, it happened on the transition road from the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway to the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway. When officers arrived, they found a BMW sedan and a gray sedan blocking multiple lanes. Reports indicated one of the vehicles burst into flames after the collision. Fire personnel rushed to the scene and worked quickly to contain the…