Author: Leo H.

(Visalia, CA) A person using an electric wheelchair was struck and killed Friday evening, October 31, in a Mooney Boulevard crash, according to the Visalia Police Department. Officers responded just before 6:00 p.m. to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Mooney Boulevard and Feemster Avenue. When they arrived, officers found that the victim had been hit while crossing the street in a mobility chair. When paramedics arrived, they rushed the victim to Kaweah Health Medical Center, where they later died from their injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated…

(Eagle Rock, CA) A woman identified as Tanya Perry was killed Sunday night, November 2, in a Colorado Boulevard hit-and-run while crossing the street in Eagle Rock, according to police. Authorities said the crash occurred at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and the 2 Freeway. Police learned Perry walked in a marked crosswalk prior to the collision. While crossing, a vehicle struck her, the driver fleeing the scene. She was pronounced dead shortly after the impact. The Los Angeles Police Department is continuing its search for the suspect and vehicle involved. Metro also issued a statement expressing condolences and said…

(Prescott, AZ) A 40-year-old Prescott Valley man was killed Tuesday night, November 4, in a Willow Lake Road accident after his motorcycle collided with a car at a local intersection. According to the Prescott Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Pine Drive. After investigating, authorities learned that the motorcyclist traveled eastbound on Willow Lake Road. Meanwhile, a Ford Eclipse, driven by a 56-year-old Prescott resident, attempted to make a left turn onto Pine Drive directly in front of him. As a result of the unexpected turn, the motorcyclist struck…

(Lake Elsinore, CA) A woman identified as Dianne Danielle Gutierrez, 39, of Lake Elsinore was killed early Monday morning, November 3, in a Central Avenue crash involving a motorcycle and a car, authorities said. According to Sgt. Brad Foster of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. at the intersection of Central and Dexter avenues. Preliminary information indicated that Gutierrez rode her motorcycle along Dexter Avenue at an unconfirmed speed. At some point, she collided with a vehicle traveling through the intersection. The driver of the car stopped immediately and cooperated with investigators. Paramedics arrived…

(El Cajon, CA) A 70-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, November 4, in a Fletcher Parkway collision after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene, authorities said. According to the El Cajon Police Department, officers responded around 3:30 p.m. to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian crash in the 400 block of Fletcher Parkway. When first responders arrived, they found the victim suffering from a serious head injury.  Paramedics transported him to a hospital, where doctors expect them to survive. Witnesses provided officers with a detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle, including…

(Menifee, CA) A man identified as Geoff Bishop, 45, of Menifee was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, November 4, in a Southbound 215 Freeway crash after walking into traffic lanes, authorities said. According to Officer Brian Seel of the California Highway Patrol Temecula office, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the southbound 215 Freeway just south of McCall Boulevard. Preliminary reports indicated that Bishop entered the freeway for unknown reasons and began walking within the fast lane. Meanwhile, a 41-year-old driver in a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 traveled about 65 mph in the fast lane. When they approached Bishop,…

(Los Angeles, CA) One person was killed early Tuesday morning, November 4, in an Eastbound 10 Freeway accident involving a food truck and another vehicle that erupted into flames near Jefferson Park, authorities said. According to Officer Elizabeth Kravig of the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 2:15 a.m. on the eastbound Santa Monica Freeway, just south of Crenshaw Boulevard. Investigators said a food truck collided with another vehicle. As a result, the car became trapped underneath as both caught fire. When Los Angeles Fire Department crews arrived, they found both cars on fire, working to extinguish the…

(San Diego, CA) A 55-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured Wednesday night, November 5, in a Grand Avenue crash after being struck by an SUV in Pacific Beach, authorities said. According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash happened around 8:00 p.m. at the 1100 block of Grand Avenue, near Everts Street. Investigators said the bicyclist attempted to turn and entered the eastbound No. 1 lane of Grand Avenue. At that moment, a Ford Escape driven by a 23-year-old woman struck him. Officers found the rider down in the roadway with severe leg injuries. Paramedics transported him to a hospital,…

(Gilbert, AZ) A Gilbert Road crash ended with the death of Don Porter, 61, of Gilbert, involving multiple vehicles late Tuesday night, November 4. Officers responded to the intersection of Gilbert and Ray roads around 9:30 p.m. They received reports of a collision between a motorcycle and two cars. When first responders arrived, they found Porter with serious injuries. Despite life-saving measures, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, police said.  Detectives are still investigating what led to the crash and have not said whether speed, impairment, or other factors were involved. Overview on the Gilbert Road Crash If speed…

(La Mesa, CA) A man identified as Roberto Jimenez Jr., 26, of San Diego was killed early Sunday morning, October 26, in a State Route 125 crash after the vehicle he was riding in struck a parked car, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred shortly before 4:30 a.m. on northbound State Route 125 near Spring Street. A 2023 Nissan Sentra carrying Jimenez veered out of its lane and crashed into a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 parked along the right shoulder. After the impact, the Nissan’s driver fled the scene on foot, leaving behind Jimenez, who sustained…