Author: Leo H.

(San Diego, CA) A man was seriously injured early Monday, October 27, in a Pacific Highway accident after being struck by a vehicle in San Diego’s Midtown area, authorities said. According to Officer Sarah Foster of the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred around 5:00 a.m. at Pacific Highway and Sassafras Street. Preliminary reports indicate that a southbound 2020 Chrysler Pacifica struck the pedestrian as he walked on the roadway. When paramedics arrived, they transported the man to a local hospital with serious injuries. The man suffered a broken thighbone, pelvis, and a compound lower-leg fracture. His current condition…

(Irvine, CA) A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning, October 28, in a San Diego Freeway collision that involved multiple vehicles on the southbound 405, authorities said. According to early reports from the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. just north of Bake Parkway. While riding on the freeway, the motorcyclist went down, landing on the road. Shortly after, multiple vehicles struck the downed rider. When authorities arrived, they closed all main southbound lanes of the 405 for several hours. Meanwhile, investigators worked at the scene, with CHP officers diverting traffic into the carpool lane. The Orange…

(East Hollywood, CA) A Southbound 101 Freeway crash involving multiple vehicles left Villanelle Thompson, 26, dead early Tuesday morning, October 28, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 12:30 a.m. near Melrose Avenue. Preliminary reports indicate that a motorcycle and a white Honda Pilot were involved in the crash. As a result of the initial collision, two additional vehicles were involved shortly after. When Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters arrived, they found Thompson trapped under a red Toyota Corolla trapped inside. They used hydraulic tools and an airbag system to free him. Despite rescue efforts,…

(Los Angeles, CA) One person was hospitalized following a West Orange Street collision Saturday evening, October 25, that sent one of the vehicles crashing into an apartment building in the Beverly Grove neighborhood, officials said. According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Jennifer Middleton, the crash occurred around 5:34 p.m. in the 6500 block of West Orange Street at Sweetzer Avenue. Upon initial investigation, authorities learned a silver Range Rover and a red Volkswagen Beetle were involved in the incident. A video submitted to the LAFD showed the SUV lodged against the side of a two-story apartment building, with the…

(San Diego, CA) A University Avenue crash killed 6-year-old Lucas Louis on Saturday evening, October 25, after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Chollas View neighborhood, authorities said. According to Officer Jose Parales of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), the collision occurred around 6:50 p.m. in the 5400 block of University Avenue. Louis was reportedly crossing the street mid-block when he a car traveling westbound struck him. Paramedics took Louis to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police said the vehicle was last seen heading north on 54th Street, and the driver remains…

(Santa Monica, CA) A Wilshire Boulevard accident resulted in the death of Brad Lipshy, 61, and Maura Cohen, 61, on Friday night, October 24, after a vehicle drove onto a sidewalk and struck four pedestrians, authorities said. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Preliminary reports indicates that a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes veered onto the south sidewalk, hitting four people. When paramedics arrived at the crash site, paramedics pronounced Lipshy and Cohen dead at the scene. Two other pedestrians were taken to a…

(Long Beach, CA) A man identified as Raul Augustin Gallopa, 35, was fatally injured in an East Fourth Street collision in Long Beach earlier this month, authorities said. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on October 6 near East Fourth Street and Bonito Avenue. Preliminary reports indicate that Gallopa rode on a bicycle east on Fourth Street. As he attempted to turn north on Bonito Avenue, a 2021 BMW 330i struck him at a high rate of speed. Officers arrived to find Gallopa unconscious in the roadway. Paramedics transported him to a nearby…

(Los Angeles, CA) A woman identified as Rima Manucharyan, 74, was fatally struck in a Pico Boulevard crash on Friday afternoon, October 24, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department West Traffic Bureau, the collision occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. near the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Fox Hills Drive. Initial reports indicated that a black 2011-2018 Audi Q3 traveled westbound on Pico. At some point, the vehicle struck Manucharyan while she was crossing southbound in a marked crosswalk. The driver reportedly fled the scene without stopping. First-responders arrived quickly but pronounced Manucharyan dead at the scene, the…

(El Cajon, CA) A 35-year-old Lakeside man was arrested on suspicion of a felony hit-and-run after a Ballantyne Street collision left a 12-year-old boy critically injured earlier this week, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The crash occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, in the 300 block of Ballantyne Street, near East Park Avenue. Upon investigation, police learned Dani A. Korkis drove a white BMW X5 on the street. At some point, he struck the child, who sustained severe head injuries. Korkis had fled the scene by the time officers arrived, leaving debris scattered across the street. The…

(Jurupa Valley, CA) A Market Street crash killed Daniel Melgar, 23, of Ontario, Wednesday evening, October 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies dispatched to the area of Market Street and 24th Street around 7:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found Melgar deceased at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office later identified hi and notified family members. Authorities said the collision involved another vehicle whose driver remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. Deputies noted that alcohol and/or drugs appeared to be a factor, though it was unclear which party may have been under the influence. No…