Author: Leo H.
(Mesa, AZ) A 34-year-old motorcyclist died after an Extension road collision near University Drive, marking a tragedy that has now led to an arrest months later. Mesa police say 59-year-old Danica Zunich was taken into custody Thursday, December 4, during a traffic stop. She had an active warrant tied to the earlier investigation. According to officials, the crash happened just after 9 p.m. on June 28. Zunich attempted a left turn onto Extension Road and did not yield to an oncoming motorcycle carrying two people. Emergency crews transported both riders to the hospital. The motorcycle driver, Seth Hoffman, later died…
(San Diego, CA) One person was killed early Thursday morning, December 4, in a State Route 805 accident involving a big rig and multiple vehicles. The crash occurred around 2:50 a.m. on the northbound lanes of State Route 805, just south of University Avenue. Responding officers and emergency crews found several vehicles involved, including a big rig that sustained significant damage. Paramedics confirmed that one person died at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The CHP issued a SigAlert at 3:37 a.m., shutting down the transition road connecting…
(Riverside, CA) A 40-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday evening, December 5, in a Magnolia Avenue collision in Riverside. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the crash occurred around 5:20 p.m. near Magnolia Avenue and Polk Street. When officers arrived to the crash site, they found the pedestrian suffering from major injuries. Paramedics transported the victim, identified as Cody McPhail of Winchester, to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving measures, he later succumbed to his injuries. Police said the driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Preliminary findings indicate that McPhail…
(Commerce, CA) A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday evening, December 7, in a West Whittier Boulevard crash in the city of Commerce. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. near West Whittier Boulevard and Williamson Avenue. Responding officers found the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from fatal injuries. The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. It was not immediately clear whether the driver involved stopped at the scene as required by law. The CHP East Los Angeles Office is investigating the cause of the crash…
(Phoenix, AZ) Three adults were hospitalized Saturday evening, December 6, following a 20th Street accident involving a motorcycle. Officers responded to the crash around 7 p.m. near 20th Street and Greenfield Road, where they found multiple people injured. Authorities said first responders transported three adults to a local hospital with serious injuries. Paramedics confirmed that none of the victims suffer life-threatening injuries. Police said impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Access to the intersection was restricted for several hours as investigators examined the scene. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the cause of the…
(Lemon Grove, CA) One person was killed early Wednesday morning, December 3, in a State Route 125 accident involving two vehicles in Lemon Grove. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. on northbound State Route 125, near the transition lane leading to State Route 94. Investigators said one of the vehicles veered off the highway and came to rest on an adjacent embankment following the crash. When paramedics arrived, they pronounced the victim, whose identity has not yet been released, dead at the scene. The condition of the other driver involved was not immediately…
(San Diego, CA) A 35-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning, December 4, in a Pacific Highway crash after being struck by a car in San Diego’s Morena neighborhood. According to the San Diego Police Department, the fatal collision occurred around 4 a.m. near 4850 Pacific Highway, just south of Friars Road. Upon investigation, authorities learned a pedestrian stood in the roadway. At that moment, a 2024 Honda Civic driven by a 30-year-old woman attempted to swerve right but struck the man and a parked Toyota Prius. Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.…
(Cathedral City, CA) An 86-year-old man died early Thursday morning, December 4, from injuries sustained in a Date Palm Drive crash involving two vehicles. According to the Cathedral City Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Tachevah Drive. Officers arrived to find two vehicles with significant front-end damage. When paramedics arrived, they transported both drivers to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment. One of the motorists, Raymond Johnson, of Cathedral City, was later pronounced dead by hospital staff shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday. The cause of the…
(San Diego, CA) A 70-year-old woman suffered a broken hip Monday afternoon, December 1, after being struck by a car in a Genesee Avenue accident. According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred around 1:25 p.m. near Genesee Avenue and Mount Alifan Drive. Investigators learned a woman crossed the street from Genesee Avenue. At the same time, a white Mercedes-Benz attempted a left turn and struck the woman. Paramedics transported the woman to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries. Police have not yet confirmed whether the driver remained at the scene or sustained any injuries. The…
(Stockton, CA) Several people were hospitalized Tuesday evening, December 2, following a two-vehicle Eastbound Highway 4 collision that ended with one car leaving the highway and crashing onto a city street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:20 p.m. on eastbound Highway 4. Upon investigating, authorities learned a Tesla and another vehicle collided. The impact caused the unidentified vehicle to veer off the highway and land on East Washington Street. Officials said three people were inside the vehicle that left the roadway. Firefighters extricated two passengers, and paramedics transported all three occupants to a local hospital…