Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(Santee, CA) One person sustained injuries in a Prospect Avenue hit-and-run that involved multiple collisions with a green SUV in Santee. On Tuesday, September 9, at 6:02 p.m., the Prospect Avenue hit-and-run occurred. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, it happened near the intersection of Prospect and North Magnolia Avenue. Upon investigating, deputies learned the Prospect Avenue hit-and-run involved a green SUV that had already struck several vehicles in El Cajon. Around 6:38 p.m., callers reported the same SUV driving the wrong way through Santee. An off-duty sheriff’s sergeant spotted the SUV traveling south on Timberlane Way. While…
(San Jose, CA) A Santa Clara hit-and-run resulted in the death of Monica Ibarra, 52, of San Francisco near the SAP Center. On Monday, September 8, at 8:00 a.m., the Santa Clara hit-and-run occurred. According to San Jose police, it happened at the intersection of Santa Clara Street and Cahill Street near the SAP Center. Upon investigating, officers learned the Santa Clara hit-and-run involved a car striking a scooter ridden by Monica Ibarra. Witnesses saw the driver flee the scene immediately after the collision. The moment paramedics arrived, they transported Ibarra to a local hospital, but she died shortly after…
(Huntington Park, CA) A Huntington Park hit-and-run left a pedestrian hospitalized after a driver struck them at a large intersection Sunday morning. On Sunday, September 8, at 6:19 a.m., the Huntington Park hit-and-run occurred. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, it happened at a major intersection in the city. Authorities said an off-duty firefighter discovered the victim lying in the roadway and called for help. Responding units arrived minutes later and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital at about 7:08 a.m. Officials have not yet released details on the victim’s condition or injuries. Investigators found a black…
(Sylmar, CA) A pedestrian died in a 210 Freeway accident after walking in westbound lanes of the Foothill Freeway in Sylmar. On Sunday, September 7, at 7:20 p.m., the 210 Freeway accident occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the westbound Foothill Freeway west of Yarnell Street. Upon investigating, officers learned the male pedestrian entered active traffic lanes on the freeway. Witnesses described him walking directly in the westbound lanes. Several vehicles attempted to avoid him, but at least one struck him. The impact left him fatally injured. When authorities arrived, they found the pedestrian unresponsive in…
(Westwood, CA) A San Diego (405) Freeway collision killed Margaret Jackson, 72, and left three others injured in Westwood. On Friday, September 5, at 7:15 p.m., the San Diego (405) Freeway collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, it happened on the northbound lanes near the Wilshire Boulevard exit. Upon investigating, authorities learned the crash involved two vehicles traveling in the same direction. One of the vehicles carried Margaret Jackson and a dog. When the car she rode in and the other car crashed, the impact killed Jackson instantly from traumatic injuries and also killed the dog. Emergency…
(Gardena, CA) A South Western Avenue collision killed Robin Butler, 42, after a hit-and-run driver struck her in Gardena. On Sunday, September 7, at 10:23 p.m., the South Western Avenue collision occurred. According to the Gardena Police Department, it happened near the intersection of South Western Avenue and 148th Street by the West End Kitchen. Upon investigating, authorities learned Robin Butler walked with her son when a vehicle struck her. The impact threw her onto the roadway. Fortunately, her son did not suffer any injuries. The driver immediately fled, leaving a bumper and license plate behind at the scene. Firefighters…
(Desert Hot Springs, CA) A Pierson Boulevard crash resulted in the death of Laura Harker, 67, after a pickup truck struck her e-bike in Desert Hot Springs. On Sunday, September 7, shortly after 7:00 a.m., the Pierson Boulevard crash occurred. According to Officer David Torres of the California Highway Patrol, it happened on Pierson Boulevard west of North Indian Canyon. Upon investigating, authorities learned Laura Harker rode a Sasikeibike along the right-hand portion of the eastbound lane. A Ford F-150 pickup approached from behind at an unconfirmed speed and struck the e-bike. The truck driver said they failed to notice…
(Los Angeles, CA) A San Diego (405) Freeway accident resulted in the death of Bernardo Borges Dreher, 42, after a vehicle struck him in the Sepulveda Pass. On Monday, September 8, at 1:55 p.m., the San Diego (405) Freeway accident occurred. According to Officer Alec Pereyda of the CHP Southern Division, it happened on the southbound 405 Freeway at Sepulveda Boulevard. Upon investigating, authorities learned Bernardo Borges Dreher stood outside a stopped vehicle near the right shoulder of the freeway. Meanwhile, a flatbed truck traveled in the southbound lanes. All of a sudden, the truck struck Dreher as he stood…
(Long Beach, CA) An Artesia Boulevard collision resulted in the death of Noah Hernandez Perez, 3, after he ran into the street in Long Beach. On Saturday, September 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Artesia Boulevard collision occurred. According to the Long Beach Police Department, it happened near Artesia Boulevard and Rose Avenue, just south of the Artesia (91) Freeway. Investigators stated the child ran into the roadway as a westbound vehicle traveled along Artesia Boulevard. The driver struck Noah Hernandez Perez, causing severe injuries. Paramedics arrived and transported him to a hospital. Despite emergency care, doctors later confirmed Perez died…
(San Diego, CA) A 5-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in a Laning Road crash while riding her scooter in San Diego. On Saturday, September 6, at 4:40 p.m., the Laning Road crash occurred. According to the San Diego Police Department, it happened in the 2500 block of Laning Road in the Midway community. When authorities investigated, they learned a 21-year-old woman drove a 2018 BMW 335i onto a closed park pathway. All of a sudden, the car struck a steel bench before hitting a young girl on her scooter. The impact left the child with severe head trauma. Paramedics responded…