Author: Leo H.

(San Diego, CA) A 55-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured Wednesday night, November 5, in a Grand Avenue crash after being struck by an SUV in Pacific Beach, authorities said. According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash happened around 8:00 p.m. at the 1100 block of Grand Avenue, near Everts Street. Investigators said the bicyclist attempted to turn and entered the eastbound No. 1 lane of Grand Avenue. At that moment, a Ford Escape driven by a 23-year-old woman struck him. Officers found the rider down in the roadway with severe leg injuries. Paramedics transported him to a hospital,…

(Gilbert, AZ) A Gilbert Road crash ended with the death of Don Porter, 61, of Gilbert, involving multiple vehicles late Tuesday night, November 4. Officers responded to the intersection of Gilbert and Ray roads around 9:30 p.m. They received reports of a collision between a motorcycle and two cars. When first responders arrived, they found Porter with serious injuries. Despite life-saving measures, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, police said.  Detectives are still investigating what led to the crash and have not said whether speed, impairment, or other factors were involved. Overview on the Gilbert Road Crash If speed…

(La Mesa, CA) A man identified as Roberto Jimenez Jr., 26, of San Diego was killed early Sunday morning, October 26, in a State Route 125 crash after the vehicle he was riding in struck a parked car, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred shortly before 4:30 a.m. on northbound State Route 125 near Spring Street. A 2023 Nissan Sentra carrying Jimenez veered out of its lane and crashed into a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 parked along the right shoulder. After the impact, the Nissan’s driver fled the scene on foot, leaving behind Jimenez, who sustained…

(Long Beach, CA) A man identified as Mark Cassidy, 69, was killed Monday morning, October 27, in a San Diego Freeway collision involving two vehicles, authorities said. According to Officer Erik Larsen of the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:20 a.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near the Long Beach (710) Freeway interchange. Paramedics from the Long Beach Fire Department performed CPR on Cassidy, but despite their efforts, they pronounced him dead at the scene at 7:51 a.m., officials said. Authorities issued a SigAlert shortly after the collision, closing the HOV lane and the first and second lanes…

(Los Angeles, CA) A man identified as Jose Reyes, 23, was killed early Sunday morning, November 2, in a Harbor (110) Freeway crash involving multiple vehicles in South Los Angeles, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred around 3:00 a.m. on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Exposition Boulevard. Police determined at least three vehicles were involved in the crash, though the exact sequence of events remains under investigation. Paramedics responded to the scene, but pronounced Reyes dead shortly afterward, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities issued a SigAlert at…

(Woodland Hills, CA) A Ventura (101) Freeway collision on Saturday morning, November 1, ended with Joshua Spearin, 25, dead, involving several vehicles in Woodland Hills. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the southbound 101 Freeway near Fallbrook Avenue. Preliminary findings show that Spearin collided with a black Chevrolet SUV, which then struck a white Volkswagen sedan. Paramedics transported Spearin to Dignity Health–Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where doctors pronounced him dead at 9:06 a.m., officials said. The CHP’s investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. Overview on the Ventura (101) Freeway Collision…

(Palmdale, CA) An Avenue S hit-and-run early Saturday morning, November 1, resulted in the death of Jeanette Garcia, 38, after being struck by a sedan whose driver fled the scene shortly after. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station, the crash occurred around 4:13 a.m. near 20th Street East and Avenue S. Investigators said a light blue 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis traveled westbound in the left lane. At some point, it struck Garcia, who was pushing a shopping cart across Avenue S against a red light. The driver continued west without stopping or calling for help, deputies…

(Sacramento, CA) Nine people were injured Wednesday afternoon, October 29, in a Belden Street accident involving a school bus and a pickup truck in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood, authorities said. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the crash occurred around 2:50 p.m. in the 3900 block of Belden Street. Authorities learned a Toyota Tacoma collided with a school bus. After impact, the pickup truck continued forward and struck a shed, officials said. Home surveillance video shared with local media showed the front of the bus making contact with the truck. Witnesses said several children climbed out of the truck…

(Chula Vista, CA) Two men were injured Wednesday night, October 30, in a Main Street crash that may have involved a drunk driver, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. Officers responded around 7:50 p.m. to the intersection of Main Street and La Media Parkway after reports of a two-vehicle collision. Police said a white Mercury Sable traveling east on Main Street struck a black Ford Bronco heading south on La Media. Authorities arrested the driver of the Mercury, identified as Andrew Coronado, 26, on suspicion of driving under the influence. Paramedics transported him to a hospital for treatment of…

(Oakland, CA) A 32-year-old man identified as Katunga Manuel Nunn was critically injured in a 73rd Avenue collision after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle in East Oakland, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8:06 p.m. at the intersection of 73rd Avenue and Weld Street. Surveillance video from a nearby liquor store shows a silver sedan speeding through the bike lane. At that moment, the sedan clipped Nunn’s bicycle as he crossed the intersection. The driver did not stop and continued driving, police said. Witnesses reported hearing a loud impact and seeing the bicycle fly into…