Author: Leo H.
(Westwood, CA) A San Diego (405) Freeway collision killed Margaret Jackson, 72, and left three others injured in Westwood. On Friday, September 5, at 7:15 p.m., the San Diego (405) Freeway collision occurred. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, it happened on the northbound lanes near the Wilshire Boulevard exit. Upon investigating, authorities learned the crash involved two vehicles traveling in the same direction. One of the vehicles carried Margaret Jackson and a dog. When the car she rode in and the other car crashed, the impact killed Jackson instantly from traumatic injuries and also killed the dog. Emergency…
(Gardena, CA) A South Western Avenue collision killed Robin Butler, 42, after a hit-and-run driver struck her in Gardena. On Sunday, September 7, at 10:23 p.m., the South Western Avenue collision occurred. According to the Gardena Police Department, it happened near the intersection of South Western Avenue and 148th Street by the West End Kitchen. Upon investigating, authorities learned Robin Butler walked with her son when a vehicle struck her. The impact threw her onto the roadway. Fortunately, her son did not suffer any injuries. The driver immediately fled, leaving a bumper and license plate behind at the scene. Firefighters…
(Desert Hot Springs, CA) A Pierson Boulevard crash resulted in the death of Laura Harker, 67, after a pickup truck struck her e-bike in Desert Hot Springs. On Sunday, September 7, shortly after 7:00 a.m., the Pierson Boulevard crash occurred. According to Officer David Torres of the California Highway Patrol, it happened on Pierson Boulevard west of North Indian Canyon. Upon investigating, authorities learned Laura Harker rode a Sasikeibike along the right-hand portion of the eastbound lane. A Ford F-150 pickup approached from behind at an unconfirmed speed and struck the e-bike. The truck driver said they failed to notice…
(Los Angeles, CA) A San Diego (405) Freeway accident resulted in the death of Bernardo Borges Dreher, 42, after a vehicle struck him in the Sepulveda Pass. On Monday, September 8, at 1:55 p.m., the San Diego (405) Freeway accident occurred. According to Officer Alec Pereyda of the CHP Southern Division, it happened on the southbound 405 Freeway at Sepulveda Boulevard. Upon investigating, authorities learned Bernardo Borges Dreher stood outside a stopped vehicle near the right shoulder of the freeway. Meanwhile, a flatbed truck traveled in the southbound lanes. All of a sudden, the truck struck Dreher as he stood…
(Long Beach, CA) An Artesia Boulevard collision resulted in the death of Noah Hernandez Perez, 3, after he ran into the street in Long Beach. On Saturday, September 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Artesia Boulevard collision occurred. According to the Long Beach Police Department, it happened near Artesia Boulevard and Rose Avenue, just south of the Artesia (91) Freeway. Investigators stated the child ran into the roadway as a westbound vehicle traveled along Artesia Boulevard. The driver struck Noah Hernandez Perez, causing severe injuries. Paramedics arrived and transported him to a hospital. Despite emergency care, doctors later confirmed Perez died…
(San Diego, CA) A 5-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in a Laning Road crash while riding her scooter in San Diego. On Saturday, September 6, at 4:40 p.m., the Laning Road crash occurred. According to the San Diego Police Department, it happened in the 2500 block of Laning Road in the Midway community. When authorities investigated, they learned a 21-year-old woman drove a 2018 BMW 335i onto a closed park pathway. All of a sudden, the car struck a steel bench before hitting a young girl on her scooter. The impact left the child with severe head trauma. Paramedics responded…
(Rancho Mission Viejo, CA) At least one person died in an Ortega Highway accident involving two vehicles in Rancho Mission Viejo. On Saturday, September 6, at 3:00 p.m., the Ortega Highway accident occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened in the 35900 block of Ortega Highway near Ronald W. Caspers Regional Park. When authorities investigated, they learned a gray Ford Mustang collided head-on with a white Ford Explorer traveling in the opposite direction. As a result, the impact forced the Explorer about 15 feet down a westbound embankment. Meanwhile, the Mustang remained disabled in the lanes. Paramedics responded…
(Claremont, CA) A Foothill (210) Freeway collision resulted in the death of Tracy Willis, 65, in Claremont after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning. On Saturday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m., the Foothill (210) Freeway collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the eastbound side of the freeway west of Monte Vista Avenue. Upon investigation, authorities stated a brown Mini Cooper became disabled and stopped, unoccupied, on the right shoulder of the freeway. A white Ford Focus sedan then drifted toward the shoulder and rear-ended the Mini Cooper. The crash caused severe injuries to Tracy Willis.…
(Los Angeles, CA) A Golden State (5) Freeway crash killed Andrew Morcos, 35, in downtown Los Angeles. On Saturday, September 6, at 9:45 a.m., the Golden State (5) Freeway crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the southbound side just north of the Pomona (60) Freeway. Authorities stated a box truck collided with a motorcycle traveling in the southbound lanes. The impact ejected Andrew Morcos onto the roadway. Emergency responders arrived quickly and closed four southbound lanes to treat the victim. Despite efforts, first responders pronounced Morcos dead at the scene. CHP issued a SigAlert at…
(Norwalk, CA) A 166th Street dog attack resulted in the death of Woon Lee, 86, when two Rottweilers mauled him in Norwalk. On Saturday, September 6, at 6:45 a.m., the 166th Street dog attack occurred. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Steve DeJong, it happened in a neighborhood near 166th Street and Graystone Avenue. Upon investigation, authorities learned Woon Lee walked in the neighborhood. All of a sudden, two unleashed Rottweilers attacked him. The dogs bit Lee multiple times and caused bleeding from a major artery in his left arm. Witnesses fought off the dogs and tried to help…