Author: Leo H.

(Brentwood, CA) Six people were injured in a San Joaquin Delta boat accident during a high school fishing tournament Saturday morning, April 19. The incident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. near Orwood Resort, where dozens of student teams had launched for a bass fishing competition. Officials said two boats collided about three-quarters of a mile south of the marina. The force of the crash caused one vessel to land on top of the other. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews responded to reports of a water rescue just before 6:55 a.m. When they arrived, they found multiple students injured.…

(Phoenix, AZ) A woman was seriously injured in a 43rd Avenue crash Sunday evening, April 19, after being struck by a vehicle. Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to the area near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road following reports of a pedestrian collision. When they arrived, they found a woman suffering from serious injuries and immediately requested medical assistance. Emergency responders transported her to a hospital, where she is expected to survive. Authorities said the driver involved attempted to leave the scene but was located a short distance away. Police detained the man, who reportedly showed signs of impairment. Officials said…

(Corona, CA) A 25-year-old man was killed in a 91 Freeway collision early Sunday morning, April 19, after a wrong-way driver triggered a multi-vehicle crash. The crash occurred around 5:35 a.m. on the westbound 91 Freeway near the Green River Road off-ramp. Investigators said a vehicle, possibly a black Ford F-150 pickup truck, traveled eastbound in the westbound lanes. The wrong-way movement led to a collision involving at least five other vehicles, including a big rig. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where Abel Quintero, 25, of Lake Elsinore, was pronounced dead. Authorities have not clarified whether he was the…

(Riverside, CA) At least one person was killed in a Riverside (215) Freeway accident early Monday morning, April 20, following a collision involving a semi-truck. Officers responded around 1:24 a.m. to the southbound lanes of the 215 Freeway near University Avenue. Investigators said a white semi-truck and a blue Dodge truck were involved in the crash. Emergency crews arrived and assessed the scene. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim’s name, age, or gender. Officials also did not provide details about how the collision occurred. That information remained unknown as the investigation continued.…

(Simi Valley, CA) A woman was killed in a Cochran Street accident Tuesday afternoon, April 14, after being struck by a pickup truck. The crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. near Cochran Street and Stearns Street. Ventura County Fire Department crews responded and found the female pedestrian in the roadway with severe injuries. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notification of her family. Officials said the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police confirmed the incident was not a hit-and-run. The Simi Valley Police Department…

(Oceanside, CA) A 76-year-old man was killed in a Mission Avenue collision early Thursday morning, April 16, after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. on Mission Avenue just east of Mesa Drive. Investigators said a westbound 2005 Toyota Tacoma struck the pedestrian under circumstances that remain under review. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the man was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notification of family members. Officials said the driver fled the area immediately after the collision, prompting a search for the suspect and vehicle. Police later located…

(Los Angeles, CA) A man was killed in an East 53rd Street last Sunday, April 11, crash after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle. The crash occurred around 4:30  p.m. at East 53rd Street and Compton Avenue. Investigators said the motorcyclist traveled southbound on Compton Avenue when a vehicle heading eastbound on East 53rd Street entered the intersection. The two vehicles then collided under circumstances that remain under investigation. Emergency responders arrived and transported the rider to a hospital with severe injuries. Despite medical efforts, he later died. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Ernesto Fontes,…

(Huntington Beach, CA) A 53-year-old woman died in a Pacific Coast Highway accident late Wednesday night, April 15, after her SUV was struck from behind and pushed into a wetlands area. The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway south of Warner Avenue. Investigators said a white BMW traveling northbound collided with a silver Kia Soul ahead of it. The impact forced the Kia off the roadway and into a nearby marsh. Huntington Beach police officers and lifeguards responded and removed the driver of the Kia from the water. Paramedics transported the woman, identified as a 53-year-old from…

(Scottsdale, AZ) A pedestrian was seriously injured in a 56th Street collision early Wednesday morning, April 15, after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Officers responded around 12:30 a.m. to the area of 56th Street and Thomas Road following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, they found the victim with significant injuries and called for emergency medical assistance. They were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said the driver involved left the scene before officers arrived. Police have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle. Details about how the collision occurred were…

(Fresno, CA) Two people were critically injured in a Dakota Avenue crash early Friday morning, April 10, involving a suspected DUI driver. Officers responded around 12:18 a.m. to the intersection of Dakota and Chestnut Avenues in northeast Fresno. Investigators said a white Dodge traveling eastbound on Dakota Avenue collided with a white Chevy sedan heading southbound on Chestnut Avenue. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles. Emergency responders arrived and transported two occupants from the Chevy sedan to a hospital with critical injuries. Authorities said a total of three people were involved in the crash. The driver of the…