Author: Leo H.

(Lancaster, CA) A 30th Street West collision involving a big-rig truck and a car resulted in the death of Destiny Anthony, 38, early Thursday morning, November 6, According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of 30th Street West and Avenue G. When crews arrived, they found Anthony trapped inside her white Volkswagen Passat, which had sustained major damage after colliding with a semi-truck. Video from the scene showed the car crushed and dragged sideways by the big rig. Paramedics pronounced Anthony dead at the scene from fatal blunt-force injuries, according…

(Glendale, AZ) A bicyclist was killed late Friday night, November 7, in a 59th Avenue crash after being struck by a vehicle just south of Glendale Avenue, authorities said. According to the Glendale Police Department, officers and paramedics responded around 11:00 p.m. to the area of 59th Avenue and McLellan Road following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they determined that a bicyclist had been struck and was already deceased. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. It is not yet known whether impairment played a role in the crash, and…

(Bakersfield, CA) A California Avenue DUI collision resulted in the death of 8-year-old Xxavian Hernandez, and his father injured on Monday afternoon, November 3. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred near the intersection of East California Avenue and Haley Street. Upon investigationg, authorities said a black Nissan pickup veered off the roadway. Shortly after, it plowed through a fence and struck the area where the victims were eating near a food truck. Xxavian was rushed to a hospital but died the following morning from his injuries. His father was hospitalized with moderate injuries, police said. Witnesses described…

(Visalia, CA) A person using an electric wheelchair was struck and killed Friday evening, October 31, in a Mooney Boulevard crash, according to the Visalia Police Department. Officers responded just before 6:00 p.m. to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Mooney Boulevard and Feemster Avenue. When they arrived, officers found that the victim had been hit while crossing the street in a mobility chair. When paramedics arrived, they rushed the victim to Kaweah Health Medical Center, where they later died from their injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated…

(Eagle Rock, CA) A woman identified as Tanya Perry was killed Sunday night, November 2, in a Colorado Boulevard hit-and-run while crossing the street in Eagle Rock, according to police. Authorities said the crash occurred at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and the 2 Freeway. Police learned Perry walked in a marked crosswalk prior to the collision. While crossing, a vehicle struck her, the driver fleeing the scene. She was pronounced dead shortly after the impact. The Los Angeles Police Department is continuing its search for the suspect and vehicle involved. Metro also issued a statement expressing condolences and said…

(Prescott, AZ) A 40-year-old Prescott Valley man was killed Tuesday night, November 4, in a Willow Lake Road accident after his motorcycle collided with a car at a local intersection. According to the Prescott Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Pine Drive. After investigating, authorities learned that the motorcyclist traveled eastbound on Willow Lake Road. Meanwhile, a Ford Eclipse, driven by a 56-year-old Prescott resident, attempted to make a left turn onto Pine Drive directly in front of him. As a result of the unexpected turn, the motorcyclist struck…

(Lake Elsinore, CA) A woman identified as Dianne Danielle Gutierrez, 39, of Lake Elsinore was killed early Monday morning, November 3, in a Central Avenue crash involving a motorcycle and a car, authorities said. According to Sgt. Brad Foster of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. at the intersection of Central and Dexter avenues. Preliminary information indicated that Gutierrez rode her motorcycle along Dexter Avenue at an unconfirmed speed. At some point, she collided with a vehicle traveling through the intersection. The driver of the car stopped immediately and cooperated with investigators. Paramedics arrived…

(El Cajon, CA) A 70-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, November 4, in a Fletcher Parkway collision after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene, authorities said. According to the El Cajon Police Department, officers responded around 3:30 p.m. to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian crash in the 400 block of Fletcher Parkway. When first responders arrived, they found the victim suffering from a serious head injury.  Paramedics transported him to a hospital, where doctors expect them to survive. Witnesses provided officers with a detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle, including…

(Menifee, CA) A man identified as Geoff Bishop, 45, of Menifee was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, November 4, in a Southbound 215 Freeway crash after walking into traffic lanes, authorities said. According to Officer Brian Seel of the California Highway Patrol Temecula office, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the southbound 215 Freeway just south of McCall Boulevard. Preliminary reports indicated that Bishop entered the freeway for unknown reasons and began walking within the fast lane. Meanwhile, a 41-year-old driver in a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 traveled about 65 mph in the fast lane. When they approached Bishop,…

(Los Angeles, CA) One person was killed early Tuesday morning, November 4, in an Eastbound 10 Freeway accident involving a food truck and another vehicle that erupted into flames near Jefferson Park, authorities said. According to Officer Elizabeth Kravig of the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 2:15 a.m. on the eastbound Santa Monica Freeway, just south of Crenshaw Boulevard. Investigators said a food truck collided with another vehicle. As a result, the car became trapped underneath as both caught fire. When Los Angeles Fire Department crews arrived, they found both cars on fire, working to extinguish the…