Author: Leo H.

(Phoenix, AZ) A bicyclist was critically injured Tuesday morning, November 11, in an 11th Avenue accident after being struck by a vehicle along Carefree Highway, authorities said. According to the Phoenix Police Department, the crash occurred just after 9:00 a.m. near the intersection of 11th Avenue and Carefree Highway. Responding officers found an off-duty firefighter already providing medical care to the injured cyclist. Paramedics transported the man to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said the woman driving the car remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Detectives do not believe impairment or intoxication played a role in…

(Hollywood, CA) Authorities identified Rosa Castaneda, 65, as the victim of a 101 Freeway fatal crash in the northbound lanes. California Highway Patrol Officer Elizabeth Kravig said the agency received reports of a body at around 9:24 p.m. just north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Responding officers found Castaneda in the far-right lane, pronouncing her dead at the scene. Authorities issued a SigAlert at 9:50 p.m., closing lanes 2, 3, and 4 of the northbound 101 Freeway. During that time, investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway. One lane remained open for limited traffic. CHP officers canceled the SigAlert just…

(Long Beach, CA) A man was killed early Tuesday morning, November 11, in a 10th Street accident after his car was struck by another vehicle while attempting a U-turn. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 10th Street and Orange Avenue. Investigators said a black 2023 Nissan Rogue traveled eastbound on 10th Street. At some point, it collided with a black 2000 Honda Accord attempting to make a U-turn from the south curb. When officers arrived, they found the driver of the Accord unconscious in the driver’s seat. Paramedics transported…

(Fullerton, CA) A Cal State Fullerton student-athlete identified as Lauren Turner has died from injuries sustained in an Association Road crash that occurred more than a month ago. Turner, a sophomore from Tustin and a member of the CSUF women’s soccer team, was critically injured on September 27. While riding an electric scooter, a box truck struck her and her teammaate, Ashlyn Gwynn, near the intersection of Association Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Investigators said both women rode southbound in the No. 2 lane of Association Road when the crash happened. Paramedics rushed both…

(Peoria, AZ) A Grand Avenue collision resulted in the death of Michael Anthony Bianco, 70, on Friday, November 7. According to the Peoria Police Department, the collision occurred along Grand Avenue near 83rd and 85th avenues. Emergency crews responded to the scene and found Bianco with serious to critical injuries. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police said the crash involved two vehicles and a motorcycle, though details on how the collision occurred remain under investigation. Portions of Grand Avenue were closed for several hours in both directions while authorities documented evidence and cleared the…

(Long Beach, CA) A man was killed Saturday night, November 8, in a Wardlow Road crash after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street outside a crosswalk, authorities said. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred around 9:05 p.m. near the intersection of Wardlow Road and Norwalk Boulevard. Responding officers found the pedestrian receiving medical attention from Long Beach Fire Department personnel. After being treated on-site, paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police said the preliminary investigation indicated a white Honda CR-V, driven by a 56-year-old Garden Grove woman, traveled…

(Los Angeles, CA) A pedestrian was hospitalized Monday night, November 10, after being struck by a vehicle in a Gage Avenue collision in the Vermont-Knolls neighborhood, authorities said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded around 8:24 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian hit by a car at the intersection of Gage and Vermont avenues, just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital, where doctors listed them in serious condition. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with…

(Claremont, CA) A San Bernardino Freeway collision involving multiple vehicles resulted in the death of Alejandra Rubio, 27, early Saturday morning, November 8. According to Officer Elizabeth Kravig of the California Highway Patrol, authorities received reports of the crash at about 3:16 a.m. on the westbound 10 Freeway near the Indian Hill Boulevard exit. When officers arrived, they found one person trapped inside a vehicle following a collision between a Toyota and a pickup truck. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced Rubio dead at the scene. Authorities issued a SigAlert for the closure of four westbound lanes…

 (Newhall, CA) A northbound 5 Freeway crash resulted in the death of Bulmaro Alvarez Chavez, 60, late Saturday night, November 8, in the Newhall area of Santa Clarita. According to Officer Sergio Garcia of the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 11:10 p.m. on the northbound Golden State Freeway just north of Templin Highway. One of the vehicles went over an embankment and overturned onto its roof. Paramedics responded to the scene but pronounced Chavez dead from multiple blunt-force injuries. Authorities issued a SigAlert at 11:36 p.m., closing several northbound lanes for several hours. All lanes reopened by…

(Dana Point, CA) A PCH accident Friday afternoon, November 7, resulted in the death of Barry William Tutt, 71, after being struck by an alleged drunk driver who fled the scene. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded around noon to reports of a collision near Pacific Coast Highway and Dana Point Harbor Drive. When officers arrived, they found Tutt severely injured. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Preliminary findings indicate that a silver Ford sedan hit Mr. Tutt before fleeing the area. With the help of witnesses, deputies located the suspect, identified…