Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(Winchester, CA) A Highway 79 accident resulted in the death of 41-year-old Corey Burnham of Hemet in Winchester. On Thursday, August 29, shortly after 2 a.m., the Highway 79 accident occurred. According to Sgt. Jonathan Torres of the California Highway Patrol, it happened on northbound Highway 79, just south of Stetson Avenue. Upon investigation, authorities learned a 21-year-old man drove a Honda Accord northbound on Highway 79. While traveling, he encountered Corey Burnham walking in the roadway. The driver attempted to react, but he could not avoid a collision. The impact threw Burnham onto the pavement. When officers arrived, they…
(Jurupa Valley, CA) An early Saturday morning 15 Freeway multi-vehicle crash resulted in the death of Cynthia Weymans, 70, of Yorba Linda in Jurupa Valley. On Saturday, August 30, at 3:40 a.m., the 15 Freeway multi-vehicle crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15, just north of Limonite Avenue. When authorities investigated, they learned a Chevrolet Cruze rear-ended a Mercedes SUV, driven by Cynthia Weymans. The Cruze pushed the Mercedes into the center median. Meanwhile, a Jeep Wrangler drove in the opposite lane. All of a sudden, the Jeep struck the…
(Santa Ana, CA) A woman died after a vehicle struck her during an Edinger Avenue accident near Grand Avenue in Santa Ana. On Sunday, August 31, at 9:55 p.m., the Edinger Avenue accident occurred. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, it happened near the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Grand Avenue. Upon investigation, authorities learned that a woman walked westbound on Edinger Avenue. All of a sudden, a northbound vehicle struck her in the roadway. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics arrived at the scene and transported her to a nearby hospital. Doctors confirmed that she died from her injuries…
(Los Angeles, CA) A 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Crystal Diaz Martinez, 39, in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Sunday, August 31, at 3:10 a.m., the 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the southbound freeway, just north of West Pico Boulevard. Officers reported that several vehicles collided in the early morning darkness, leaving the freeway covered with damaged cars and debris. When Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Crystal Diaz Martinez. Despite performing life-saving measures, Martinez died from her injuries…
(Gardena, CA) One person sustained critical injuries at an intersection in a two-vehicle Western Avenue accident in Gardena. On Friday, August 29, at 3:27 a.m., the Gardena Police received reports of the Western Avenue accident. According to Lt. Matthew Hassoldt of the Gardena Police, it happened at the intersection of Western Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Upon investigating, authorities learned the Western Avenue accident involved a Ford F150 pickup truck and a Chevrolet HHR. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive male inside the Chevrolet, Hassoldt said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department came and transported the injured man to a…
(Vista, CA) A pedestrian sustained major injuries in a Calle Jules hit and run caused by Lindsey Bigbey, 41, and Nathan Robson, 42, in Vista. On Sunday, August 24, the Calle Jules hit and run occurred. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a residential neighborhood near Calle Jules and Via Felicidad. Upon investigating, deputies learned Lindsey Bigbey drove a Toyota Sequoia while Nathan Robson drove a Jeep Cherokee. Reportedly, Bigbey pursued Robson aggressively through the neighborhood. At some point, she struck a pedestrian and several parked cars. After crashing into the pedestrian, Bigbey left her…
(Santa Ana, CA) A Grand Avenue collision killed Andrew Rodriguez, 39, of Wilmington resulting in lane closures for several hours in Santa Ana. On Wednesday, August 27, at 11:35 p.m., the Grand Avenue collision occurred. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the incident happened at Grand Avenue near Grovemont Street. When officers arrived at the Grand Avenue collision site, they found a crash between a vehicle and a bicycle, ridden by Andrew Rodriguez. After assessing Rodriguez, they pronounced him dead at the scene. The driver stayed and cooperated with officers in the investigation. Law enforcement confirmed that impairment did…
(Mead Valley, CA) Four people sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate at an intersection in a Cole Avenue crash in Mead Valley. On Thursday, August 29, at 3:45 p.m., the Cole Avenue crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at the intersection of Cole Avenue and Markham Street. When CHP officers investigated, they learned the collision involved a Honda Pilot and a Ford Mustang. For reasons unknown, they crashed into one another. By the time Riverside County Fire Department personnel arrived at the Cole Avenue crash site, both vehicles sustained major damage. Occupants from both…
Driving offers a sense of freedom; the ability to go anywhere at the turn of a key. Most people never imagine being in an accident. Nobody expects to hit a pedestrian, but if it happens, it can feel like the world is falling apart. But leaving the scene only makes things worse. Fear tempts people to run, hoping to not get in trouble. Fleeing the scene without helping the victim becomes a hit and run. That raises one of the most common questions drivers ask: “What should I do in a hit and run?” And if they already left the…
(Sacramento, CA) A man suffered critical injuries after being struck in a Northgate Boulevard accident in the Northgate area of Sacramento. On Tuesday, August 26, at about 8:15 p.m., the Northgate Boulevard accident occurred. According to the Sacramento Police Department, the crash happened around the 3100 block of Northgate Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a collision between a man and a vehicle. Paramedics dispatched to the Northgate Boulevard accident site and transported the victim to a hospital. The man suffered life-threatening injuries, putting him in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with…