Author: Leo H.
(Dustin Acres, CA) One person died and another sustained serious injuries in a Highway 119 collision involving two pickup trucks Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, August 31, at around 3:30 p.m., the Highway 119 collision occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened about one-fourth of a mile south of Sunridge Avenue in Dustin Acres. Authorities determined the crash involved two pickup trucks, each carrying only one occupant. The impact pushed one vehicle off the road while the other came to rest in the middle of the highway. When first responders arrived, they found the driver of one truck unresponsive.…
(Los Angeles, CA) A 110 Freeway accident resulted in the death of Jisela Sifuentes, 35, and left another rider injured Sunday evening in South Los Angeles. On Sunday, August 31, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the 110 Freeway accident occurred. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened on the southbound freeway north of Florence Avenue. The crash involved a motorcycle with two riders and another vehicle. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded and found Jisela Sifuentes unresponsive. Paramedics assessed Sifuentes’ injuries and pronounced her dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that another person riding on the motorcycle sustained injuries of…
(Indio, CA) A 34-year-old motorcyclist died in a Jackson Street crash involving a Honda Civic late Thursday night in Indio. On Thursday, August 28, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Jackson Street crash occurred. According to the Indio Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Jackson Street and Avenue 41. When officers arrived, they discovered a 34-year-old man lying unresponsive after the crash. Paramedics quickly assessed his condition and determined he sustained fatal injuries. They pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the involved Honda Civic driver stayed at the location and cooperated with the investigation. Sgt. Abraham…
(Placentia, CA) A 64-year-old bicyclist died after a vehicle struck him in an East Orangethorpe Avenue collision in Placentia. On Friday, August 29, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Orangethorpe Avenue collision occurred. According to the Placentia Police Department, it happened in the 200 block of East Orangethorpe Avenue. When officers arrived, they found the bicyclist lying on the roadway. They provided immediate aid until paramedics arrived. Medical first responders administered CPR and other life-saving measures before transporting the man to a hospital. Despite arriving at the hospital, doctors later pronounced him dead from his injuries. Authorities confirmed that the…
(Chatsworth, CA) A Lassen Street hit and run resulted in the death of Victor Cocolotta, 39, early Wednesday morning in Chatsworth. On Wednesday, September 3, at about 5:30 a.m., the Lassen Street hit and run occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened near the intersection of Lassen Street and Canoga Avenue. Officers arrived after receiving reports of a body in the driveway of a residence. They discovered Victor Cocolotta lying unresponsive with multiple traumatic injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded minutes later and assessed the victim. Paramedics determined he sustained fatal injuries and pronounced him dead…
(Woodside, CA) A bicyclist died after sustaining injuries in a La Honda Road crash involving a pickup truck in Woodside. On Friday, August 30, at around 2:00 p.m., the La Honda Road crash occurred. According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, it happened at the intersection of La Honda Road and Skyline Boulevard, often called “the four corners” near Alice’s Restaurant. Upon investigating, deputies learned a pickup truck struck a bicyclist at the intersection. As soon as emergency personnel arrived, they provided life-saving medical aid. After doing so, they transported the cyclist by air ambulance to Stanford Medical Center.…
(Los Angeles, CA) One person died and several others sustained injuries in a 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles. On Monday, September 1, at 3:00 a.m., the 405 Freeway multi-vehicle collision occurred. According to investigators, it happened near Santa Monica Boulevard, just before the 10 Freeway interchange. Upon investigating, officers learned at least four vehicles and a motorcycle were involved. Preliminary reports suggest the motorcyclist died in the crash, though authorities have not yet released their identity. After the collision, the victim’s body appeared to remain in the roadway, and reports indicated it may have…
(Brentwood, CA) A West Park Lane Circle crash killed Nga Nguyen, 67, when an unoccupied work truck rolled backward in Brentwood. On Friday, August 29, at 10:45 a.m., the West Park Lane Circle crash occurred. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, it happened in the 16500 block of West Park Lane Circle. Upon investigating, officials learned an unoccupied work truck rolled backward and struck Nga Nguyen. The impact caused traumatic injuries, and paramedics pronounced Nguyen dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified her and ruled the death accidental, citing blunt force trauma as the…
(Van Nuys, CA) A Van Nuys Boulevard accident resulted in the death of Brethya Parada, 24, and the injuries of three men at an intersection in Van Nuys. On Wednesday, August 27, at 1:45 a.m., the Van Nuys Boulevard accident occurred. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard, near a Ralphs parking lot. Upon investigating, officers learned a Honda Civic traveled eastbound on Burbank Boulevard when it ran a red light. The Civic then struck the driver’s side of a Mercedes-Benz C300 that was heading north on Van…
(Long Beach, CA) An 11th Street DUI crash killed 37-year-old Roberto Barraza in a motorcycle accident at an intersection in Long Beach. On Saturday, August 30, at 9:01 p.m., the 11th Street DUI crash occurred. According to the Long Beach Police Department, it happened at the intersection of 11th Street and Redondo Avenue. Investigators said Barraza rode a 2010 KTM motorcycle southbound on Redondo Avenue when a 2006 Toyota Sequoia entered the intersection. The Sequoia traveled eastbound on 11th Street at the time of the collision. The impact threw Barraza onto the roadway. Long Beach Fire crews arrived shortly after…