Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
(Los Angeles, CA) A 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Crystal Diaz Martinez, 39, in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Sunday, August 31, at 3:10 a.m., the 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the southbound freeway, just north of West Pico Boulevard. Officers reported that several vehicles collided in the early morning darkness, leaving the freeway covered with damaged cars and debris. When Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene, they found Crystal Diaz Martinez. Despite performing life-saving measures, Martinez died from her injuries…
(Gardena, CA) One person sustained critical injuries at an intersection in a two-vehicle Western Avenue accident in Gardena. On Friday, August 29, at 3:27 a.m., the Gardena Police received reports of the Western Avenue accident. According to Lt. Matthew Hassoldt of the Gardena Police, it happened at the intersection of Western Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Upon investigating, authorities learned the Western Avenue accident involved a Ford F150 pickup truck and a Chevrolet HHR. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive male inside the Chevrolet, Hassoldt said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department came and transported the injured man to a…
(Vista, CA) A pedestrian sustained major injuries in a Calle Jules hit and run caused by Lindsey Bigbey, 41, and Nathan Robson, 42, in Vista. On Sunday, August 24, the Calle Jules hit and run occurred. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a residential neighborhood near Calle Jules and Via Felicidad. Upon investigating, deputies learned Lindsey Bigbey drove a Toyota Sequoia while Nathan Robson drove a Jeep Cherokee. Reportedly, Bigbey pursued Robson aggressively through the neighborhood. At some point, she struck a pedestrian and several parked cars. After crashing into the pedestrian, Bigbey left her…
(Santa Ana, CA) A Grand Avenue collision killed Andrew Rodriguez, 39, of Wilmington resulting in lane closures for several hours in Santa Ana. On Wednesday, August 27, at 11:35 p.m., the Grand Avenue collision occurred. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the incident happened at Grand Avenue near Grovemont Street. When officers arrived at the Grand Avenue collision site, they found a crash between a vehicle and a bicycle, ridden by Andrew Rodriguez. After assessing Rodriguez, they pronounced him dead at the scene. The driver stayed and cooperated with officers in the investigation. Law enforcement confirmed that impairment did…
(Mead Valley, CA) Four people sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate at an intersection in a Cole Avenue crash in Mead Valley. On Thursday, August 29, at 3:45 p.m., the Cole Avenue crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at the intersection of Cole Avenue and Markham Street. When CHP officers investigated, they learned the collision involved a Honda Pilot and a Ford Mustang. For reasons unknown, they crashed into one another. By the time Riverside County Fire Department personnel arrived at the Cole Avenue crash site, both vehicles sustained major damage. Occupants from both…
Driving offers a sense of freedom; the ability to go anywhere at the turn of a key. Most people never imagine being in an accident. Nobody expects to hit a pedestrian, but if it happens, it can feel like the world is falling apart. But leaving the scene only makes things worse. Fear tempts people to run, hoping to not get in trouble. Fleeing the scene without helping the victim becomes a hit and run. That raises one of the most common questions drivers ask: “What should I do in a hit and run?” And if they already left the…
(Sacramento, CA) A man suffered critical injuries after being struck in a Northgate Boulevard accident in the Northgate area of Sacramento. On Tuesday, August 26, at about 8:15 p.m., the Northgate Boulevard accident occurred. According to the Sacramento Police Department, the crash happened around the 3100 block of Northgate Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a collision between a man and a vehicle. Paramedics dispatched to the Northgate Boulevard accident site and transported the victim to a hospital. The man suffered life-threatening injuries, putting him in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with…
(Woodland, CA) A man riding a bicycle sustained injuries near the 5 Freeway in an East Main Street collision in Woodland. On Monday, August 25, at 2:42 p.m., the East Main Street collision occurred. According to Woodland Sheriff’s Department, the bike accident happened on East Main Street and Industrial Way, near the 5 Freeway. When deputies arrived, they found a crash between a vehicle and a bicycle. Paramedics came to the East Main Street collision site and transported the bicyclist to a hospital. Currently, officials have not released the severity of the rider’s injuries. While investigators inspected the scene, officials…
(Imperial County, CA) A 14-year-old teen riding an electric motorcycle died in a Silsbee Road crash in Imperial County. On Friday, August 22, at about 7:40 p.m., the Silsbee Road crash occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened in the area of Silsbee Road and Aten Road. Upon investigating, CHP officers learned a 14-year-old boy rode an electric motorcycle westbound on Aten Road. At the same time, a 17-year-old boy drove a white Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Aten Road. At Silsbee Road, the e-bike and the Tacoma crashed. The collision caused the teen to be ejected from…
(Orange, CA) A Chapman Avenue collision in Orange caused by a deputy SUV driving without lights or sirens killed Gregory John Beckmann, 74, in Orange. On Wednesday, August 28, at about 10:15 p.m., the Chapman Avenue collision occurred. According to the Orange Police Department, the incident happened at Chapman Avenue and Prospect Street. When police investigated, they learned a deputy drove an SUV. While driving down the street, they drove with no lights or sirens on. All of a sudden, the deputy struck a pedestrian, later identified as Gregory John Beckmann. By the time Orange Fire Department personnel arrived, they…