Author: Leo H.
(Sacramento, CA) A 13-year-old girl sustained injuries in a Stallings Drive crash after a vehicle struck her and fled the scene Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, September 10, at about 8:00 a.m., the Stallings Drive crash occurred. According to Sacramento police, it happened along the 7500 block of Stallings Drive. When officers arrived, they found the young girl suffering from minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Paramedics provided medical care, and authorities confirmed she is expected to recover. The driver did not stop after the collision and fled the area. Sacramento police launched an investigation and are asking for…
(Toluca Lake, CA) A Westbound 134 Freeway collision resulted in the death of David Smith, 51, which involved multiple vehicles near the Cahuenga Boulevard exit early Monday morning. On Monday, September 15, at about 12:11 a.m., the Westbound 134 Freeway collision occurred. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia, it happened on the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway near Toluca Lake. When officers arrived, they discovered David Smith lying in one of the freeway’s middle lanes. Nearby, they found a vehicle overturned on its roof. Reports also indicated that two SUVs involved in the crash sustained front and rear-end damage.…
(La Mesa, CA) A Baltimore Drive crash killed Katherine Pederson, 61, after a sedan struck her while she crossed the street Monday night. On Monday, September 8, at about 9:45 p.m., the Baltimore Drive crash occurred. According to authorities, it happened in the 5600 block of Baltimore Drive near Lake Murray. Investigators learned Katherine Pederson had been crossing the street when a sedan struck her. When paramedics arrived, they rushed her to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. Despite arriving at the hospital, doctors pronounced Pederson dead shortly after arrival. Officials have not released additional details about the driver, but…
DUI, three letters, one big consequence. In many cases, it ends with a frustrated driver dealing with the consequences of drinking and driving. While the severity of DUI accidents will vary widely, a DUI can potentially escalate into a felony offense. These violations carry far more serious legal and personal consequences. As California law treats those cases with particular severity, the outcome can change a driver’s life. So, what is a felony DUI? And how does it differ from a standard DUI? The answer lies in how California defines and treats these cases. What is a DUI? DUI, or otherwise…
(Lake Isabella, CA) A Young Avenue accident killed Ronald Stewart Nevius Jr., 65, after a vehicle struck him Tuesday night in Lake Isabella. On Tuesday, September 9, the Young Avenue accident occurred. According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, it happened in the eastbound lanes of Young Avenue just west of Lake Isabella Boulevard. Authorities confirmed that Ronald Stewart Nevius Jr. sustained severe injuries after being struck by the vehicle. Paramedics transported him to Kern Valley District Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead at 10:48 p.m. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the Young Avenue accident and has asked anyone…
(Santa Maria, CA) A 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries in a Foster Road collision after an SUV struck him in a crosswalk. On Tuesday, September 9, at 6:05 p.m., the Foster Road collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened at the intersection of Foster Road and Woodland Street near Ernest Righetti High School. Investigators learned a 14-year-old boy had pressed the crossing signal before entering the crosswalk on his electric scooter. A vehicle turning left onto Woodland Avenue stopped for him, but a white GMC Yukon continued westbound and struck him while he crossed. The driver fled…
(Orange, CA) A 19-year-old e-bike rider sustained critical injuries in a Lewis Street crash after colliding with a vehicle near El Prado Avenue. On Tuesday, September 9, the Lewis Street crash occurred. According to the Orange Police Department, it happened near the intersection of Lewis Street and El Prado Avenue. Authorities learned the e-bike rider had not been wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where doctors determined he suffered life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officers added that neither…
(Hilmar, CA) A 64-year-old man died in a Highway 165 collision after Angel Ortega. 40, struck him late Friday night while under the influence in Hilmar. On Friday, September 5, shortly before 11:30 p.m., the Highway 165 Street DUI collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened when witnesses saw a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado speeding along Highway 165 near Third Street. Witnesses reported the pickup truck struck a man crossing the roadway at a high rate of speed. Despite emergency responders arriving quickly, they pronounced the 64-year-old victim dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his…
(Indio, CA) A 51-year-old woman and her teenage daughter sustained injuries in a Clinton Street accident after being struck by a Hyundai SUV. On Tuesday, September 9, at about 8:00 p.m., the Clinton Street accident occurred. According to the Indio Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Clinton Street and Granada Drive, just north of Highway 111. when authorities investigated, they learned a mother and daughter were crossing the street. All of a sudden, a Hyundai SUV struck them. Emergency crews arrived and transported both victims by ambulance to Desert Regional Medical Center. Police confirmed the pair suffered non-life-threatening…
(Elk Grove, CA) A Point Pleasant Road crash resulted in the death of Aella Vargas, 3, after a car backed out of a driveway and struck her. On Sunday, September 7, at about 3:44 p.m., the Point Pleasant Road crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened when dispatchers received reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Point Pleasant Road. Upon investigating, authorities learned that a 29-year-old woman had been backing her Nissan out of a driveway around 3:40 p.m. Meanwhile, Aella Vargas and a 33-year-old man stood behind the vehicle. The woman then struck the…