Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
May 23, (Long Beach, CA) A truck crashed with Jose Spoonemore, 26, on the Long Beach (710) Freeway, leaving him with fatal injuries. On Friday, May 23 at 12:03 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of the 710 Freeway accident. It occurred on the freeway near Wardlow Road. CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig reported officers arrived at the scene to a truck that had struck Jose Spoonemore. When they assessed the 710 Freeway accident, they pronounced Spoonemore dead. Authorities issued a Sig Alert for three hours, closing off some of the lanes. Our Condolences We at Accident News Now extend…
May 22, (Merced, CA) A collision with a truck resulted in the death of one farmworker and injured 7 people west of Los Banos. On Thursday, May 22, a little before 5 a.m., the California Highway Patrol learned about the Merced County crash. It occurred on the Interstate 5 Freeway close to the Highway 152 off-ramp. When CHP officers arrived at the site, they discovered a van coming from Mendota slowly merged onto the westbound 152 ramp. At that moment, a big rig rear-ended the van. The collision caused the van to crash against the guardrail, rolling down an embankment…
May 14, (Encinitas, CA) A collision with a train killed a pedestrian near Leucadia State Beach in Encinitas. On Wednesday, May 14 a little after 9 a.m., authorities learned about the Vulcan Avenue train crash. They reported it occurred close to Vulcan Avenue and Jason Street. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, a train struck the pedestrian near the rail track. When first responders arrived at the scene of the Vulcan Avenue train crash, they pronounced the victim dead. Our Condolences We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know…
May 3, (Pacoima, CA) A multi-vehicle collision injures two men and two women, requiring medical attention at hospitals in Pacoima. On Saturday, May 3 at about 6:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department received reports of the North Glenoaks Boulevard accident. LAFD’s Margaret Stewart informed the crash occurred at 11675 N. Glenoaks Blvd, near Vaughn Street. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found two 29-year-old men in serious condition as well as two women: one 55-year-old and one 60-year-old. When paramedics assessed the two 29-year-old men’s injuries, they determined speed to be a factor of the North Glenoaks…
May 3, (Moreno Valley, CA) A collision involving two cars left one injured and a residence damaged in Moreno Valley. On Saturday, May 3 at around 11:25 a.m., police received reports of the Brodiaea Avenue crash. It occurred near the intersection of Brodiaea Avenue and Brandt Drive. When officials arrived at the scene, they found two vehicles had collided with each other and involved a residence that had moderate damage. Officers determined one driver needed extrication, so they called first responders to rescue the victim. After extricating the trapped victim, they rushed them to a hospital by ground ambulance in…
May 3, (Santa Ana, CA) A collision with a police patrol vehicle injured both the officer and the other driver in Santa Ana. On Saturday, May 3 at about 12:30 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department learned of the Sullivan Street crash. The LAPD watch commander informed the two-vehicle collision occurred on Sullivan and First Streets. When authorities investigated, they learned the collision involved a police officer in his patrol SUV and a civilian car. The SUV rolled over during the crash, injuring both the officer and the driver of the car. When first responders arrived, they treated both victims…
May 1, (Lake Mathews, CA) A crash near Lake Mathews fatally injured Edward Pluma. On Thursday, May 1 before 1 p.m., reports of the rollover crash near Lake Mathews came to authorities. It occurred at the intersection of Gavilan and Cajalco Road. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, Sheriff’s deputies discovered a sedan off the side of the road, down a 25-foot embankment. Minutes later, paramedics arrived and attempted to make contact with Edward Pluma, 27. After a short time, first responders pronounced Pluma dead from the rollover crash at about 1:20 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers took over…
April 28, (Lancaster, CA) A collision on State Route 138 ended with a driver dead in Antelope Valley. On Monday, April 28 at 5:30 a.m., reports came to the police of the State Route 138 crash. It occurred at Hampel Avenue in the Pearblossom Highway, just half a mile from where another crash occurred near 106th Street East on Sunday night. When California Highway Patrol officers arrived at the scene, they found a big rig and a minivan. After investigating, authorities came to the conclusion the big rig had pulled over the side of the road when the minivan drifted…
April 29 (Phillipsville, CA) A hit-and-run turned into a traffic collision on Highway 101 near Phillipsville. On Tuesday, April 29 at 11:43 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received a call regarding the Highway 101 crash occurring by Hooker Creek Road. When the CHP received the reports, it initially started off as a hit-and-run with no injuries. At some point, that incident caused a traffic collision involving three to four cars. After investigating, CHP officers confirmed a Dodge utility truck as the cause of the Highway 101 crash. The damaged vehicle, a Subaru Ascent, required towing. We at Accident News Now…
April 29, (San Bernardino, CA) A bus crashed into a vehicle, injuring several people in San Bernardino. On Tuesday, April 29 before 5 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department learned about the South E Street bus crash. They reported the accident occurred on the 1400 block of South E Street. When officers investigated the crash, they found a nearby business’s surveillance camera that captured the incident. Authorities discovered the driver of a white Toyota Corolla attempted to cross into the bus lane just as the bus approached. As a result, the bus hit the driver’s side of the Toyota, causing…