Author: Leo H.

(Lancaster, CA) A woman was killed in a 10th Street West crash after a two vehicles collided Wednesday morning, April 15, at a busy intersection. Deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. to the intersection of 10th Street West and Commerce Center Drive following reports of a crash involving a gray SUV and a white pickup truck. Investigators said the SUV was traveling eastbound on Commerce Center Drive when it collided with the pickup truck, which was heading northbound on 10th Street West. Emergency responders transported an adult female passenger from the SUV to Antelope Valley Hospital with major injuries. Despite medical…

(Sky Valley, CA) A 45-year-old man was killed in a 22nd Avenue collision involving an all-terrain utility vehicle and a passenger car Wednesday afternoon, April 15. The crash was reported shortly before 4:40 p.m. at 22nd Avenue and Marshall Road near Desert Hot Springs. Investigators said a blue Toyota Camry traveling westbound struck a green John Deere Gator that was also moving westbound along the right shoulder of the roadway. The impact occurred under circumstances that remain under review. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the driver of the utility vehicle dead. Authorities have not released the victim’s…

(San Francisco, CA) A pedestrian was killed in a Mission Street accident after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle Monday afternoon, April 13. Officers responded around 3:23 p.m. to the intersection of Mission Street and South Van Ness Avenue following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, they found the victim at the scene and determined the person had died. Authorities said the driver involved fled the scene before officers arrived. Officials have not released any description of the suspect or the vehicle. The identity of the victim has also not been made public, pending notification of…

(Mojave, CA) At least one person was killed in a Highway 14 crash involving two vehicles Monday evening, April 13. The collision occurred around 5:08 p.m. near the Highway 14 and Highway 58 interchange, close to the 167 exit. Investigators said a white Mazda and a Toyota Corolla were involved in the crash. One of the vehicles was reportedly struck from the side during the incident. Kern County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and assisted those involved. Authorities confirmed that at least one person died as a result of the crash. The identity of the victim has not…

(Chula Vista, CA) A motorcyclist was injured in an Olympic Parkway collision after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at a busy intersection. The crash occurred around 7:28 p.m. on April 1 at Olympic Parkway and Heritage Road. Officers with the Chula Vista Police Department responded and found a 35-year-old motorcyclist, later identified as Zachary Morales, injured in the intersection. Authorities said the vehicle involved fled the scene before officers arrived. Emergency responders provided aid and treated Morales for injuries, including a broken leg. Officials said the injuries are serious but not believed to be permanent. Police have not released…

(Thousand Palms, CA) A 62-year-old man was killed in an Interstate 10 accident involving multiple vehicles Tuesday morning, April 14. The crash was reported shortly before 7:50 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10, west of Washington Street. Investigators said a big rig traveling eastbound veered left for unknown reasons, crossed through a guardrail, and entered the westbound lanes. The truck then collided with a cement truck and a Jeep, while also striking several vehicles along the eastbound side. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced the driver of the cement truck, a 62-year-old man from Yucca Valley, dead at the scene. The driver…

(Tucson, AZ) A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Grant Road collision after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle late Saturday night, April 11. The incident occurred near the intersection of Grant Road and Alvernon Way. Tucson Police Department officials said the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, though details about how the collision occurred were not immediately released. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided aid before transporting the victim to a hospital with serious injuries. Authorities said the driver involved did not remain at the scene and is currently being sought. Police have not released a description…

(Tucson, AZ) A 3-year-old girl was killed in a Valencia Road accident involving a high-speed crash at a Tucson intersection. The collision occurred on April 10 near Valencia Road and Country Club Road. Investigators said a 2014 Dodge Charger was involved in the crash, which resulted in the child’s death. Authorities later determined the vehicle traveled at a high rate of speed before the impact. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported those involved for medical care. The young victim later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Officials have not released additional identifying details about the child. Police…

(Chandler, AZ) A 16-year-old student died in an Arizona Avenue crash after being struck by a vehicle while crossing near his high school earlier this month. The collision occurred just after noon on April 2 near Arizona Avenue and Detroit Street, close to Chandler High School. Authorities said the teen crossed the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle. Witnesses at the scene provided initial details to responding officers. Chandler Police and Fire units arrived and transported the teen to a hospital with serious injuries. Despite several days of medical care, he died on…

(Phoenix, AZ) A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a 35th Avenue collision at a busy intersection early Friday morning, April 10. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road. Phoenix Police Department officials said the collision involved a motorcycle and another vehicle. When officers arrived, they found the rider with severe injuries and pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the motorcyclist as Elijah Payton, 22. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police have not released additional details about how the collision occurred. Investigators continue to…