Author: Leo H.

(Long Beach, CA) A man identified as Mark Cassidy, 69, was killed Monday morning, October 27, in a San Diego Freeway collision involving two vehicles, authorities said. According to Officer Erik Larsen of the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:20 a.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near the Long Beach (710) Freeway interchange. Paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department performed CPR on Cassidy, but despite their efforts, they pronounced him dead at the scene at 7:51 a.m., officials said. Authorities issued a SigAlert shortly after the collision, closing the HOV lane and the first and second lanes…

(Los Angeles, CA) A man identified as Jose Reyes, 23, was killed early Sunday morning, November 2, in a Harbor (110) Freeway crash involving multiple vehicles in South Los Angeles, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred around 3:00 a.m. on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Exposition Boulevard. Police determined at least three vehicles were involved in the crash, though the exact sequence of events remains under investigation. Paramedics responded to the scene, but pronounced Reyes dead shortly afterward, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities issued a SigAlert at…

(Woodland Hills, CA) A Ventura (101) Freeway collision on Saturday morning, November 1, ended with Joshua Spearin, 25, dead, involving several vehicles in Woodland Hills. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the southbound 101 Freeway near Fallbrook Avenue. Preliminary findings show that Spearin collided with a black Chevrolet SUV, which then struck a white Volkswagen sedan. Paramedics transported Spearin to Dignity Health–Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where doctors pronounced him dead at 9:06 a.m., officials said. The CHP’s investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. Overview on the Ventura (101) Freeway Collision…

(Palmdale, CA) An Avenue S hit-and-run early Saturday morning, November 1, resulted in the death of Jeanette Garcia, 38, after being struck by a sedan whose driver fled the scene shortly after. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station, the crash occurred around 4:13 a.m. near 20th Street East and Avenue S. Investigators said a light blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis traveled westbound in the left lane. At some point, it struck Garcia, who was pushing a shopping cart across Avenue S against a red light. The driver continued west without stopping or calling for help, deputies…

(Sacramento, CA) Nine people were injured Wednesday afternoon, October 29, in a Belden Street accident involving a school bus and a pickup truck in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood, authorities said. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the crash occurred around 2:50 p.m. in the 3900 block of Belden Street. Authorities learned a Toyota Tacoma collided with a school bus. After impact, the pickup truck continued forward and struck a shed, officials said. Home surveillance video shared with local media showed the front of the bus making contact with the truck. Witnesses said several children climbed out of the truck…

(Chula Vista, CA) Two men were injured Wednesday night, October 30, in a Main Street crash that may have involved a drunk driver, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. Officers responded around 7:50 p.m. to the intersection of Main Street and La Media Parkway after reports of a two-vehicle collision. Police said a white Mercury Sable traveling east on Main Street struck a black Ford Bronco heading south on La Media. Authorities arrested the driver of the Mercury, identified as Andrew Coronado, 26, on suspicion of driving under the influence. Paramedics transported him to a hospital for treatment of…

(Oakland, CA) A 32-year-old man identified as Katunga Manuel Nunn was critically injured in a 73rd Avenue collision after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle in East Oakland, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8:06 p.m. at the intersection of 73rd Avenue and Weld Street. Surveillance video from a nearby liquor store shows a silver sedan speeding through the bike lane. At that moment, the sedan clipped Nunn’s bicycle as he crossed the intersection. The driver did not stop and continued driving, police said. Witnesses reported hearing a loud impact and seeing the bicycle fly into…

(Sylmar, CA) A woman was killed and a man was severely injured Thursday night, October 30, in a Foothill Boulevard accident involving a hit-and-run driver near Hansen Dam, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division, officers and firefighters responded around 8:34 p.m. to the 11700 block of Foothill Boulevard near Kagel Canyon. A 46-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man crossed the street at that time. All of a sudden, a red 2005 Honda Accord traveling northbound struck them. The driver did not stop to identify themselves or render aid, as required by law, detectives said. When…

(Los Angeles, CA) A Harbor (110) Freeway crash resulted in the death of Rafael Orosco, 38, early Tuesday morning, October 28, South Los Angeles authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported around 5:53 a.m. on the northbound side of the freeway near Manchester Avenue. When authorities arrived, they found Orosco on the roadway after being hit by at least one vehicle. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to take custody of Orosco. Caltrans crews arrived to clear the roadway. Authorities closed three lanes for several hours while CHP investigated, putting…

(Vista, CA) A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday evening, October 29, in a North Melrose Drive accident involving an SUV, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded around 7:00 p.m. to the 500 block of North Melrose Drive. According to initial reports, a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred. Preliminary findings indicated the motorcyclist traveled northbound when the SUV merged onto North Melrose Drive, heading west toward Dove Circle. Officials said the rider tried to avoid the collision but was ejected from the motorcycle and landed along the west curb line…