Author: Leo H.

(Sherman Oaks, CA) An 80-year-old man and his dog were killed late Tuesday night, January 27, after a hit-and-run crash in a Woodman Avenue collision. Los Angeles Police Department officers said they dispatched at around 11:35 p.m. to the 4400 block of Woodman Avenue at Moorpark Street. Officers arrived to find an elderly pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle while walking with his dog. Police said a Maserati traveling northbound on Woodman Avenue struck the man and his dog. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics provided emergency care and transported the man to a hospital. Despite arriving at the…

(Tucson, AZ) A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with critical but stable injuries Monday, January 26, after being struck by a truck at a busy intersection in a Flowing Wells Road crash. Deputies said the collision occurred at the intersection of Flowing Wells Road and Roger Road. First responders arrived to find a pedestrian who had been hit by a truck and suffered from serious injuries. Paramedics provided emergency care at the scene before transporting the pedestrian to a hospital. The sheriff’s department described the pedestrian’s injuries initially as as critical, but currently in stable condition. Authorities did not…

(Fresno, CA) Three people were hospitalized Tuesday evening, January 20, after a driver ran a red light and caused a two-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in a McKinley Avenue accident. Fresno police said officers responded around 11:20 p.m. to the intersection of McKinley Avenue and Peach Avenue after receiving reports of a collision involving two vehicles. When officers arrived, they found both cars damaged within the intersection following the crash. Investigators said preliminary information indicates one driver ran a red traffic signal and struck the other vehicle traveling through the intersection. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated…

(San Mateo, CA) A woman died Friday morning, January 23, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy intersection in a 17th Avenue crash. San Mateo police said officers responded around 10:30 a.m. to reports of a collision at 17th Avenue and South El Camino Real. First responders arrived to find a woman with critical injuries in the roadway. Paramedics provided emergency care and transported the woman to a hospital. Authorities pronounced her dead shortly after arrival. Authorities did not release the victim’s name or age, pending notification of next of kin. Police said preliminary information indicates the…

(Oakland, CA) One person was taken to a hospital Thursday afternoon, January 22, after a large multi-vehicle collision involving an overturned big rig shut down westbound lanes in a Highway 24 crash. Oakland Fire Department officials said the collision occurred on westbound Highway 24 at the Highway 13 interchange. First responders arrived to find a major crash scene involving a total of nine vehicles.  Officers found a big rig that had overturned and blocked all westbound lanes. Firefighters and paramedics treated at least one injured person at the scene before transporting that individual to a hospital. Authorities did not release…

(San Diego, CA) A passenger suffered serious injuries Saturday night, January 24, after a speeding driver caused a violent 15th Street accident, involving other vehicles. The San Diego Police Department said the crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of 15th Street and F Street. Officers responding to the scene found multiple damaged vehicles and a heavily impacted intersection following the collision. Police said a westbound Kia Optima driven by a 20-year-old man traveled at a high rate of speed on F Street. At some point, it broadsided a Subaru Forester heading south on 15th Street and crossing the…

(Woodcrest, CA) A woman was killed Saturday morning, January 24, after a bicycle-versus-vehicle collision in a Krameria Avenue collision. The California Highway Patrol said the crash occurred at around 9:40 a.m. at the intersection of Krameria Avenue and Reiner Circle. Officers arrived to find a bicyclist who had suffered severe injuries following a collision with a vehicle. Paramedics provided emergency care at the scene and transported the woman by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Despite treatment, she later died from her injuries. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Gina Thomas, 61, of Riverside. Investigators did not release…

(Santee, CA) One person was killed late Sunday night, January 25, after a motorcycle and a car collided in a Winter Gardens Boulevard crash. The California Highway Patrol said officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 9500 block of Winter Gardens Boulevard. When first responders arrived, they found a black Toyota sedan and a black motorcycle that had collided in the roadway. Emergency personnel determined that one person involved in the crash had died at the scene. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office arrived shortly after 11 p.m. Authorities did not immediately release the victim’s name, age, or whether…

(San Diego, CA) Two women suffered serious injuries Saturday morning, January 25, after a driver allegedly struck them intentionally while they crossed the street in a Fourth Avenue accident. The San Diego Police Department said an officer on routine patrol witnessed the incident around 8 a.m. The collision took place in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue near Island Avenue. Police said a four-door Kia Optima rapidly approached two women crossing the street and collided with both pedestrians. After the impact, the Kia attempted to turn eastbound onto Island Avenue. The officer immediately initiated a traffic stop, and the vehicle…

(Chula Vista, CA) A woman believed to be in her late 50s was killed Thursday evening, January 22, after being struck by a vehicle in a Moss Street accident. The Chula Vista Police Department said officers responded just before 6 p.m. to the 500 block of Moss Street. They received reports of a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found a woman lying in the roadway with severe injuries. Paramedics provided emergency medical care and transported the woman to a nearby hospital. Despite treatment, she later died from her injuries. Police said the woman’s…