Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(San Dimas, CA) An Orange (57) Freeway crash near State Route 71 resulted in the death of Thomas Percy, 68, in San Dimas. On Saturday, August 9, at around 10 p.m., the 57 Freeway crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the southbound freeway near State Route 71. Prior to the 57 Freeway crash, Sheriff’s deputies asked the public’s help on Monday, August 11 in locating Percy. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and cardiovascular problems and had been labeled as missing. Percy had been described as a Black, 6 feet 1 inch man wearing…
(Panorama City, CA) A pedestrian sustained serious injuries in a Roscoe Boulevard hit and run crash near an intersection in Panorama City. On Tuesday, August 12, at 11:35 p.m., the Roscoe Boulevard hit and run collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Tobias Avenue. When police arrived, they found a pedestrian, a man in his 20s, lying in the roadway, said LAPD Officer Charles Miller. Officers learned the man walked in westbound traffic lanes on Roscoe, west of Tobias. At that moment, a brown or gold-colored van struck the…
(Bakersfield, CA) A Park Way collision resulted in the death of Sheila Mae Barton, 77, in central Bakersfield. On Friday, August 1, at about 1 p.m., the Park Way collision occurred. According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, it happened in the 2000 block of Park Way. When police investigated, they learned Sheila Mae Barton of Bakersfield was on the side of the street. All of a sudden, a vehicle struck Barton, leaving her with serious injuries. As soon as paramedics arrived, they transported her to Kern Medical Center, where hospital staff pronounced her dead the following day at 8:30…
(Burlingame, CA) A Donnelly Avenue collision in front of a restaurant killed Ayden Fang, 4, and injured a 6-year-old in Burlingame. On Friday, August 8, at about 6:35 p.m., the Donnelly Avenue collision occurred. According to Burlingame police, it happened at Truffle Poke Bar, located at 1212 Donnelly Avenue. When police investigated, they learned a 19-year-old man drove on Donnelly Avenue. All of a sudden, the driver struck two children on the sidewalk. By the time first responders arrived at the Donnelly Avenue collision site, they pronounced Ayden Fang dead at the scene. Paramedics transported the 6-year-old girl to…
(Palmdale, CA) Two people became hospitalized following a head-on Sierra Highway car accident in Palmdale. On Monday, August 11, at 12:28 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of the Sierra Highway car accident. The incident happened on the Sierra Highway, close to the Pearblossom Highway. When officers investigated, they learned two vehicles, a BMW sedan and a Honda CRV, collided head-on with one another. A videographer who went to the scene found the BMW engulfed in flames. Despite the fire, the male driver managed to get out of the vehicle. The female driver of the Honda remained trapped in…
(Sacramento, CA) A Del Paso Road DUI crash at a bus stop resulted in the death of Ricky Ray Reyes Jr., 19, in Sacramento. On Wednesday, August 6, shortly after 3:15 p.m., authorities received reports of the Del Paso Road DUI crash. According to the Sacramento Police Department, it happened on Del Paso Road and El Centro Road. Police learned Ricky Ray Reyes Jr., an aspiring national guardsman, stood at the bus stop on Del Paso Road. All of a sudden, a vehicle struck him while waiting for the bus. By the time responding officers found him, he lied…
(Murrieta, CA) A California Oaks Road DUI collision at an intersection caused by Jaime Ruiz, 39, resulted in the death of Patricia Garner, 88, in Murrieta. On Thursday, August 7, a little before 5 p.m., the California Oaks Road DUI crash occurred. According to the Murrieta Police Department, it happened on the westbound California Oaks Road at an intersection with traffic lights. When police investigated, they learned Jaime Ruiz Jr. of Murrieta drove a pickup truck. He reportedly drove through a red light on California Oaks Road. As a result, he crashed into another vehicle, driven by Patricia Garner,…
(Hemet, CA) A bicyclist involved in a Lincoln Avenue crash died from his injuries two days later in Hemet. On Friday, August 8, a little after 6 p.m., the Lincoln Avenue crash occurred. According to the Hemet Police Department, the incident happened in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Soboba Street. Based on the investigators findings, the bicyclist travelled eastbound on Lincoln Avenue. At some point, a driver heading northbound on Soboba Street collided into the cyclist. When Hemet Fire Department paramedics arrived, they believed the victim’s injuries to be moderate. After transporting the bicyclist to a hospital, he began…
(Long Beach, CA) A pedestrian walking a bike died in a Pacific Place crash in Long Beach. On Wednesday, August 6, at about 6:07 p.m., the Pacific Place crash occurred. According to the Long Beach authorities, it happened on Pacific Place, near Wardlow Road, outside of a crosswalk. When police investigated, they learned a man walked along the street with a bicycle on Pacific Place. At some point, a 2012 Toyota Corolla travelling northbound struck the man. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived shortly after, rendering life-saving measures on the victim. Despite transporting him to a local hospital, hospital…
(Burbank, CA) A pedestrian sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle Riverside Drive collision in Burbank. On Thursday, August 7, at about 8:30 p.m., the Riverside Drive collision occurred. According to the Burbank Police Department, the crash happened in the 4200 block of Riverside Drive. When officers received initial reports, they learned a major crash occurred at 8:35 p.m. By the time they arrived at the incident site, they found a pedestrian on the ground, as well as the entire hood of a sedan stuck in a building by 4542 Riverside Drive. As police investigated, they discovered two vehicles collided at…