Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(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…
Motorcycles offer a thrill, the wind in your face, the roar of the engine, the freedom of the open road. But that excitement can turn into despair in an instant. According to a 2022 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed, that’s 15% of all traffic fatalities that year. Additionally, an estimated 82,687 riders were injured. With numbers like that, it’s no surprise so many new motorcyclists ask, “How dangerous are motorcycles for beginners in California?” The truth is that riding will always carry risks but understanding what causes motorcycle accidents is the first step to…
(San Diego, CA) A Morena Boulevard accident resulted in the death of Stacy Denton, 71, after a hit-and-run driver struck her in Bay Park. On Friday, September 5, at 4:20 a.m., the San Diego Police Department received reports of the Morena Boulevard accident. According to SDPD, it happened in the 3000 block of Morena Boulevard while the victim pushed a shopping cart in the No. 2 northbound lane. Authorities said an unknown vehicle struck Stacy Denton and then fled the scene. A passerby later spotted the woman lying in the roadway and called for help. Paramedics arrived and found Denton…
(Good Hope, CA) A pedestrian died late Wednesday night in a Highway 74 crash after an SUV struck him in Good Hope. On Wednesday, September 3, at 11:50 p.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of the Highway 74 crash. According to CHP Officer Mike Lassig, it happened on the eastbound side of Highway 74, just east of Betty Road. Upon investigating, authorities learned the man walked along the south shoulder of the highway before stepping into the roadway. A 23-year-old woman from Fontana drove a 2021 Lexus RX350 eastbound in the No. 2 lane when the impact occurred. The…
(San Diego, CA) A Sunny Summit Drive collision killed Francisco Rodriguez Nunez, 23, Wednesday afternoon in the Black Mountain Ranch area in San Diego. On Wednesday, September 3, at an unspecified time, emergency crews received reports of the Sunny Summit Drive collision. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, it happened in the 16000 block of Sunny Summit Drive within a construction zone. Upon investigating, authorities learned Francisco Rodriguez Nunez stepped off a concrete truck when a trailer struck him. The trailer was being towed through the active construction site when the collision occurred. Paramedics quickly arrived and…
(Silverado, CA) One driver died and three others, including a child, sustained injuries in a Santiago Canyon Road accident Friday afternoon in Silverado. On Thursday, September 4, at 1:15 p.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of the Santiago Canyon Road accident. According to CHP Officer Fernando Perez, it happened at the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road. Upon investigating, authorities learned a southbound car veered into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons. The car collided head-on with another vehicle traveling northbound. A third northbound car became involved in the crash moments later. Emergency crews rushed to the…
(Lake Elsinore, CA) A Via De La Valle crash resulted in the death of Edgar Orozco Martinez, 25, of Menifee Thursday morning in Lake Elsinore. On Thursday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m., deputies received reports of the Via De La Valle crash. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, it happened near the intersection of Via De La Valle and Plaza Valenza. Upon investigating, deputies learned a vehicle traveled southbound on Via De La Valle before it struck the rear of a parked car. The impact pushed the vehicle into Edgar Orozco Martinez, who happened to be nearby. When deputies…