Author: Leo H.

(Diamond Bar, CA) On Sunday, October 5, at about 3:15 a.m., the Northbound 57 Freeway collision near the freeway interchange claimed the life of Rosa Mejia, 35, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials said the crash involved multiple vehicles on the northbound 57 Freeway, just south of the Pomona (60) Freeway. Firefighters and paramedics arrived within minutes and extricated Mejia from a vehicle by 3:25 a.m. Paramedics pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A Sigalert was issued at 3:40 a.m., closing all northbound lanes of the 57 Freeway. Authorities lifted the alert…

(Palmdale, CA) A Pearlblossom Highway exit crash resulted in the death of Charles Jenkins, 51, on the Antelope Valley Freeway that scattered debris across lanes and shut down traffic for hours. On Friday, October 3, at 12:53 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to the northbound 14 Freeway near the Pearlblossom Highway exit. Officers found multiple vehicles damaged and debris covering several lanes, according to CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig. Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived soon after but pronounced Charles Jenkins dead at the scene. The crash forced CHP to close all lanes of the northbound freeway…

(Atascadero, CA) Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in an El Camino Real accident Saturday evening as 24-year-old Alexander Chavez Villa of Paso Robles. The crash also left four others injured. On Saturday, September 27, just before 7:30 p.m., Atascadero police officers responded to a collision near the 8300 block of El Camino Real. Investigators reported that a motorcycle and a car collided, leaving Alexander Chavez Villa fatally injured at the scene. Four people riding in the car were transported to Twin Cities Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police closed the roadway for several hours as officers documented evidence and interviewed…

(Fresno, CA) Two drivers suffered major injuries Saturday afternoon in a Shaw Avenue collision that forced firefighters to use the jaws of life for rescue. On Saturday, September 27, at about 12:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to a head-on crash at Shaw Avenue and Floyd Avenue in western Fresno County. Investigators said a Toyota Tacoma and a Dodge Dart collided directly, leaving both vehicles heavily damaged. Emergency crews from North Central Fire arrived quickly and used hydraulic tools to free both drivers from the wreckage. Paramedics transported them to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Authorities confirmed that both…

(Bakersfield, CA) A young child died following a Panama Lane DUI crash on Sunday morning in southeast Bakersfield that left several family members injured and led to the arrest of a 20-year-old driver. On Sunday, September 28, at around 7:41 a.m., Bakersfield police officers responded to a crash at Cottonwood Road and East Panama Lane. Officers located a black sedan and a white SUV involved in a violent collision in the 2600 block of East Panama Lane. Investigators determined that both vehicles were traveling westbound when the sedan rear-ended the SUV at high speed. The impact caused the SUV to…

(Sun Valley, CA) A pedestrian lost their life Sunday evening in a Glenoaks Boulevard accident that is now under investigation by Los Angeles police. On Sunday, September 28, officers from the LAPD Foothill Division responded to reports of a collision in the 8700 block of Glenoaks Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian unconscious in the roadway. Emergency responders determined the victim had died at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of the family. Officials are asking community members with any information to reach out to the LAPD Valley Traffic Division.…

(Los Angeles, CA) Eric Ramos, 24, died and three women were hospitalized after a Chicago Street collision in Boyle Heights on Sunday afternoon. Police later arrested the driver involved. On Sunday, September 28, at about 4:20 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to Chicago Street and First Street after reports of a severe crash. A pickup truck heading westbound on First slammed into a parked vehicle, ejecting several passengers from the truck. Authorities confirmed that Eric Ramos, who was seated in the front passenger seat, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Three women riding in…

(Desert Hot Springs, CA) Authorities identified 18-year-old Jaime Castro as the victim of a North Indian Canyon Drive crash that claimed his life early Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, September 30, at about 4:10 a.m., Desert Hot Springs police officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck at North Indian Canyon Drive and Scenic Drive. When officers arrived, they found Jaime Castro in the roadway. Emergency responders determined he had died at the scene. Several drivers who witnessed the incident stopped and contacted police, providing information to investigators. Authorities have not released details about the vehicle that struck Castro or whether…

(Bakersfield, CA) Authorities have identified the man killed in a Union Avenue accident earlier this month as 48-year-old Alvino Ray Arambulo. On Monday, September 15, at about 10:20 p.m., Bakersfield police officers responded to Union Avenue just north of Bernard Street after reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Investigators said Arambulo was walking outside of a crosswalk when a car hit him. As Arambulo lay in the roadway, a second vehicle struck him again. Emergency crews arrived but could not save him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the first driver remained at the…

(Fresno, CA) A 15-year-old boy, identified as Nathan Torres, lost his life Monday evening in an Olive Avenue crash that devastated his family and community. On Monday, September 29, just before 6:00 p.m., Fresno police officers responded to Olive Avenue and Angus Street after reports of a collision involving a teenager and a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found Nathan Torres suffering from severe injuries. Paramedics rushed him to Community Regional Medical Center. Despite life-saving efforts, doctors pronounced him dead shortly after arrival. Authorities said Torres, a student at McLane High School, had been riding in the No. 1 lane…