Author: Leo H.

(San Diego, CA) A 20-year-old bicyclist suffered major injuries Tuesday afternoon, February 24, in a Genesee Avenue accident. According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. at the busy intersection. Investigators said the bicyclist was involved in a crash with an SUV under circumstances that remain under review. Paramedics transported the injured man to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for treatment of significant trauma, SDPD Sgt. Saum Poorsaleh said. Officials did not release the bicyclist’s name or provide an update on his current condition. No other injuries were reported. Authorities did not immediately clarify…

(Los Angeles, CA) A 37-year-old pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning, February 26, in a Ninth Street DUI collision. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:10 a.m. at the intersection of Ninth Street and Towne Avenue. Investigators said the pedestrian walked south on Ninth Street when he was struck by a red Nissan Kicks. Police reported the Nissan traveled eastbound in the westbound lanes of Ninth Street when the collision occurred. The driver was identified as Orlando Larios, 22. His city of residence was not released. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene…

(Los Angeles, CA) A 30-year-old woman riding a mobility scooter was killed early Sunday morning, February 22, after being struck by a fleeing vehicle in a Slauson Avenue collision. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 1:35 a.m. as the woman traveled northbound on Slauson Avenue from Denver Avenue. For reasons that remain under investigation, she was struck by a vehicle in the roadway. Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities did not immediately release her name pending notification of next of kin. Officials also did not clarify…

(North Hollywood, CA) Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who fled the scene after seriously injuring a pedestrian in a Bellaire Avenue crash. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Jan. 24. Investigators said a man in his 60s was walking northbound across Bellaire Avenue in a marked crosswalk. At that moment, he was struck by a white 2017 to 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport traveling westbound on Sherman Way. Police said the impact threw the victim into the air before he landed on the roadway. The driver continued…

(Compton, CA) A man was killed Wednesday night, February 25, after being struck by a fleeing driver in a North Alameda Street accident. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 9:38 p.m. to the intersection of North Alameda and East Dixon streets. When they arrived, they found an unconscious man in the roadway. Paramedics from the Compton Fire Department attempted to resuscitate the victim at the scene. Despite their efforts, they pronounced the victim dead. Authorities did not release the man’s name, age, or city of residence, and that information remained pending notification of next of…

(Westminster, CA) A woman was killed Tuesday night, February 24, after being struck by a vehicle in a Bolsa Chica Road collision. According to the Westminster Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Bolsa Chica Road. Officers responded to the scene and located a pedestrian, who sustained critical injuries in the roadway. Orange County coroner’s officials identified the victim as Dianna May Villalva, 51. Paramedics responded to the location, but she succumbed to her injuries. Authorities did not release additional details about where she was positioned at the time of the collision. Police said the driver involved…

(San Marcos, CA) A man was killed Saturday night, February 21, after being struck by a vehicle in a North Pacific Street collision, the driver fleeing the scene on foot. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, deputies dispatched from the station at approximately 8:35 p.m. to the 100 block of North Pacific Street. When they arrived, they located a male pedestrian who had been struck in the roadway. Deputies pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Sgt. Jeremy Collis said preliminary findings indicate the suspect fled on foot toward Mission Avenue following the collision. The driver left behind…

(Long Beach, CA) A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning, February 24, in a multi-vehicle San Diego Freeway crash on the southbound 405 just north of Long Beach Boulevard. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 6:53 a.m. on the southbound San Diego Freeway. Officers responded to the scene and located a motorcycle involved in a crash with other vehicles in the freeway lanes. First responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. Authorities did not release the victim’s name, age, or city of residence. Officials also did not clarify how many vehicles were involved or what…

(San Diego, CA) A man died early Tuesday morning, February 24,  after being struck by at least one vehicle in a State Route 52 accident. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on westbound state Route 52, just east of Regents Road. Officers arrived and located a male pedestrian who had been struck in the far right westbound lane of the freeway. Investigators said the pedestrian had been standing in the roadway moments before the impact and may have been preparing to cross to the south on foot. Authorities did not release the…

(Los Angeles, CA) Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who fled the scene after seriously injuring a pedestrian in an Eighth Street collision. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 9. Investigators said an unidentified vehicle traveled westbound on Eighth Street when it struck a man in his 20s who was crossing the roadway. The driver then continued west toward Bixel Street without stopping. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a hospital with severe injuries. Authorities did not release the man’s name…