Author: Leo H.

(Escondido, CA) A man died in a Quince Street crash when a truck struck him in a commercial area of Escondido early Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, September 17, shortly after 5:30 a.m., the Quince Street crash occurred. According to the Escondido Police Department, it happened on Quince Street near Norlak Avenue, close to the intersection of Interstate 15 and State Route 78. Officers confirmed a trash truck struck the pedestrian, leaving him fatally injured. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The cause of the Quince Street crash remains under investigation. Legal…

(Banning, CA) An East Ramsey Street accident resulted in the death of Ronald Freyhoff after a hit-and-run driver struck him early Thursday morning in Banning. On Thursday, September 11, at about 5:30 a.m., the East Ramsey Street accident occurred. According to the Banning Police Department, it happened at the intersection of East Ramsey Street and Val Monte Street. Officers said a driver traveling along East Ramsey spotted Ronald Freyhoff unconscious in the roadway and called 911. When police arrived minutes later, they confirmed Freyhoff had sustained injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Paramedics from the Riverside County Fire…

(Roseville, CA) A Douglas Boulevard crash resulted in the death of Juan Lopez, 91, of Roseville after a vehicle struck him at an intersection early Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, September 11, at about 6:00 a.m., the Douglas Boulevard crash occurred. According to Roseville police, it happened at the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and King Road. When officers arrived, they found Juan Lopez critically injured. Despite emergency aid, Lopez succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Police said early signs suggest DUI did not play a role in the collision. The Major Accident Investigation Team responded and closed off the roadway…

(Pala, CA) A Route 76 collision killed Karlene Luna, 31, after a car struck her while she walked along the roadway early Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, just before 2:00 a.m., the Route 76 collision occurred. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, it happened west of Lilac Extension Road in Pala. Authorities reported that Karlene Luna had been walking alongside State Route 76 in her hometown when a car struck her. Paramedics responded quickly but pronounced her dead at the scene. Officials continue to investigate the Route 76 collision and have not released further details about…

(Rancho Peñasquitos, CA) A State Route 56 accident killed Tomasz Bordyczewski, 50, of Poway after a three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Rancho Peñasquitos. On Saturday, September 13, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the State Route 56 accident occurred. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, it happened on State Route 56 near Salmon River Road. Authorities confirmed that Tomasz Bordyczewski had been one of the motorists involved in the pileup. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he died at the scene from his injuries. Officials have not released further details about the other drivers or passengers. The investigation into…

(Brentwood, CA) A North Sepulveda Boulevard collision resulted in the death of Marlene Haberman, 84, and the injury of another, involving two vehicles on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, September 14, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the North Sepulveda Boulevard collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, it happened in the 2500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Fire crews and paramedics responded and confirmed Marlene Haberman died at the scene. Another victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Their condition remains unknown. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of the…

(Sacramento, CA) One person died and another sustained injuries in a northbound Interstate 5 accident after a pickup truck and big rig collided Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, at about 7:13 a.m., the northbound Interstate 5 accident occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on I-5 just north of Sutterville Road in the Upper Land Park neighborhood. Investigators learned a pickup truck lost a tire and became disabled in the roadway. A big rig hauling two trailers then struck the disabled truck from behind, unable to avoid the collision in time. Both vehicles caught fire after impact.…

(Los Angeles, CA) A pedestrian died in a La Brea Avenue hit and run after being struck by an SUV in Los Angeles’ Mid-City neighborhood Friday night. On Friday, September 12, at 10:21 p.m., the La Brea Avenue hit and run occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened on La Brea Avenue just south of Venice Boulevard. Investigators learned the pedestrian was crossing La Brea eastbound when a dark or silver Honda CRV struck them. Instead of stopping, the driver continued northbound on La Brea without providing aid. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to…

(Los Angeles, CA) Seven people sustained injuries in a Grand Avenue DUI collision after two vehicles crashed and struck pedestrians downtown early Sunday morning. On Sunday, September 14, just before 3:00 a.m., the Grand Avenue DUI collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened along South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Investigators learned two vehicles collided, then careened onto the sidewalk where several pedestrians were walking. The impact injured a total of seven people. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that two women in their 20s suffered critical injuries, while a 49-year-old man remained in serious…

(Carlsbad, CA) A bicyclist died in a Carlsbad Boulevard hit and run after Alexander Renne Gendron, 27, struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 13, shortly after 4:30 a.m., the Carlsbad Boulevard hit and run occurred. According to Lt. Jason Arnotti of the Carlsbad Police Department, it happened in the 4400 block of Carlsbad Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a bicyclist lying dead in the roadway. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity. With the assistance of community members, license plate readers, and a police drone, officers located the suspect about one mile from the…