Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.

(Bonsall, CA) A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run Interstate 15 collision in northern San Diego County, authorities said. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Old Highway 395, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers said a vehicle struck a man then drove off, fleeing the sene. Investigators believe the vehicle involved may have been a Mazda with front-end and undercarriage damage. Authorities have not released the victim’s name, pending notification of family. CHP officers are searching for the driver and have asked anyone with information to…

(Desert Palms, CA) A 22-year-old Thermal man was arrested early Friday morning, October 10, on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-vehicle collision involving a California Highway Patrol enforcement car in a Washington Street ramp crash, authorities said. The collision occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on the westbound Interstate 10 off-ramp at Washington Street near Varner Road, according to the CHP. Two officers inside a Dodge Charger patrol vehicle were exiting the ramp. At that moment, a 2024 Toyota Corolla entered the ramp traveling the wrong way, striking the front of the patrol car. Both vehicles sustained significant…

(Ramona, CA) Authorities have identified the woman killed in a Main Street accident Saturday night, on October 11, as Ashley Dietze, 35, of Ramona, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. Upon investigating, authorities learned the crash happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Main Street. Dietze and a 42-year-old man were walking when they were struck by a westbound 1997 Toyota T100 pickup truck. Authorities described the area as a dimly lit stretch of roadway with no marked crosswalk. Ashley Dietze was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics transported her companion to Palomar Medical…

(Julian, CA) One person was killed Sunday evening in a Highway 79 crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck near Julian, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision occurred just before 5 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 79 and Julian Estates Road. CHP officials said a motorcycle and a Chevy Silverado collided, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway. Emergency responders arrived quickly but confirmed the crash to be fatal. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or said whether anyone else sustained injuries. All lanes of Highway 79 reopened around 8 p.m. after…

(Homeland, CA) A 32-year-old Hemet man was struck and killed early Friday morning in a Highway 74 accident after stepping into traffic where no crosswalk was available, authorities said. CHP reported that the crash occurred shortly after midnight on eastbound Highway 74, just east of Melba Avenue. Officer Mike Lassig stated a man had been walking along the north shoulder of the road. Then, he attempted to cross the four-lane highway. Lassig further said the pedestrian successfully crossed the westbound lanes. All of a sudden, the man then stepped directly into the path of an eastbound 2003 Kia Sorrento traveling…

(Los Angeles, CA) Family and friends gathered Sunday night, October 12, to honor Joseph Loulakis, 28, who was killed in a Monterey Road collision in the Monterey Hills area of Los Angeles on September 26. According to loved ones, Loulakis rode his motorcycle when a driver attempted a U-turn in front of him. This led to a fatal impact near the intersection of Monterey Road and Kendall Avenue. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. His mother, Sandra Loulakis, said she is seeking justice for her son. The Los Angeles Police Department has not released further details about the…

(La Quinta, CA) Two children were seriously injured Friday night, October 10, in a Highway 111 collision after being struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across the roadway, authorities said. The crash occurred around 9:05 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Adams Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies arrived to find two young cyclists suffering from major injuries. Paramedics came soon after and transported them to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials said the driver fled before deputies arrived, but authorities located the suspect later and taken into custody. The suspect, identified as…

(Mecca, CA) A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday evening, October 10, in a Grapefruit Boulevard hit-and-run. Authorities search for the driver who fled the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal crash was reported around 6:30 p.m. near the 66th Avenue Bypass in Mecca. A witness told officers they found the victim lying on the right-hand shoulder of Grapefruit Boulevard after being hit by an SUV. Personnel from the Riverside County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. CHP has not yet released information about the suspect or vehicle involved and is asking…

(Agua Dulce, CA) One person was killed and others were injured Sunday night, October 12, in an Antelope Valley Freeway accident involving multiple vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 9:27 p.m. on the northbound 14 Freeway, just south of Escondido Canyon Road. CHP officers said one vehicle ended up on top of another following the collision. Paramedics from the Los Angeles County Fire Department pronounced one person dead at the scene. They also treated several others for injuries. Authorities closed two of the northbound lanes for several hours under a SigAlert. Sometime later, they…

(Coachella, CA) A pedestrian who was struck and killed Friday night on October 10 near Coachella has been identified as Jorge Guillen of Coachella, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal Grapefruit Boulevard crash occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Grapefruit Boulevard and 54th Avenue. CAL FIRE and CHP officials said Guillen suffered major injuries, paramedics transporting him to JFK Memorial Hospital. Doctors pronounced him pronounced dead shortly after. Details on the vehicle and driver involved have not yet been released. It remains unclear on whether drugs, alcohol, or speed played a role. Authorities closed parts…