Author: Ana Gonzalez
Los Angeles, CA (May 3, 2024) The University Park neighborhood in Los Angeles was shocked and saddened on Thursday afternoon following a fatal hit-and-run. 73-year-old Estela Gomez lost her life in this accident and her cousin, 83-year-old Maria Ortiz, was seriously injured. The devastating collision took place at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and West Adams Boulevard at approximately 1:20 p.m. Gomez and Ortiz stepped off the Metro Bus at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and West Adams Boulevard and were walking home. As the two women walked, a white van began backing out of a private driveway. The women couldn’t…
Pomona, CA (May 3, 2024) 75-year-old Ann Wesson Williams was driving home from a fundraiser on Saturday evening, April 20th, when she was hit by a drunk driver. Williams and the drunk driver, 45-year-old Robert Lopez, were both killed in this traumatic two-vehicle collision. The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Ninth Street and Reservoir Street, just before 7:00 p.m. and left a community clouded in sadness. Williams was on her way home from a fundraising event for the unhoused in Pomona and surrounding areas. As she drove home, she continued through the intersection of Ninth Street and Reservoir Street…
Fontana, CA (May 2, 2024) The community of Fontana is mourning the loss of a child this week, following a fatal collision on Tuesday, April 30th. Residents are in disbelief as they come to grips with this terrible tragedy. The child was killed in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Almeria Avenue and Baseline Avenue, just after 4:00 p.m., according to reports. It was a typical afternoon in Fontana as vehicles drove along the streets, pedestrians walked on sidewalks, and bicyclists peddled to their destinations. Things quickly changed at one intersection, according to Public Information Officer Daniel Romero. A white…
San Jose, CA (May 2, 2024) Sadness hung heavy in the air on Wednesday, May 1st, as news spread of a fatal accident in San Jose. The tragic collision claimed the life of a 38-year-old Palo Alto resident. It also left three young children, ages 2, 4 and 8, with injuries, reports indicated. This horrible scene played out on Highway 85, just south of Cottle Road. A Toyota Sequoia was driving on State Highway 85, heading north, at a high rate of speed, according to reports. The 38-year-old driver was traveling at speeds higher than 65 miles per hour as they…
Saugus, CA (May 2, 2024) The first day of May was met with injuries for two people following a collision in Saugus on Wednesday. Reports indicated that the vehicle crashed into a power pole at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and North Goldenrod Way, injuring both the driver and the passenger. It all took place around 12:19 p.m., according to officers. A silver Nissan with two occupants, a driver and a passenger, headed along Soledad Canyon Road on May 1st. Suddenly, the Nissan veered off the road and slammed into a power pole, according to reports. It is still unclear…
Brentwood, CA (May 2, 2024) A drunk driver caused a three-vehicle collision on Balfour Road in Brentwood on Tuesday, April 30th. It happened on Balfour Road at the intersection of McViking Way just before 9:30 p.m. and left three people with injuries, reports indicated. The DUI driver, identified as 26-year-old Zachary Rau, was arrested at the scene. A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Rau, was speeding west on Balfour Road. At approximately 9:36 p.m, the pickup crashed into a Toyota RAV4 SUV. The impact from the initial collision sent the Toyota slamming into a Honda HR-V, according to police reports.…
Las Vegas, CA (May 2, 2024) Accidents can happen anywhere, at anytime, to anyone. The community of western Las Vegas was reminded of this on Tuesday afternoon. A bicyclist was struck while riding along Lake Mead at approximately 3:21 p.m. The rider sustained serious injuries in the collision, reports indicated, but is expected to make a full recovery. Vehicles drove along Lake Mead, avoiding a bicyclist in western Las Vegas. Right around 3:21 p.m., in the 4000 block of Lake Mead, a sedan approached the bicyclist. Without warning, the sedan hit the bicyclist, throwing the rider onto the ground. The bicycle…
Corona, CA (May 1, 2024) A devastating accident caused by a DUI driver left the community of Corona in shock on Thursday, April 29th. One person’s decision to drive while intoxicated not only cost another driver their life, but did so in a horrific and traumatic way, according to reports. It all happened around 12:30 a.m. near the Interstate 15 interchange on the westbound 91 Freeway. The DUI driver, 24-year-old Santa Ana resident, Christopher Magallon was arrested at the scene, officers said. Magallon was behind the wheel of a Lincoln Mark LT, driving fairly fast, along the 91 Freeway. As he…
Temecula, CA (May 1, 2024) It was just before 10:00 p.m. in Temecula as 39-year-old Leland Franklin walked along Winchester Road. South of Promenade Mall East, a vehicle approached Franklin and struck him. Sadly, Leland Franklin did not survive this collision that occurred on a dark California night. Leland Franklin was said to be walking in the roadway of Winchester Road, surrounded by the darkness of night, making him difficult to see, according to the driver that hit him. The vehicle struck Franklin, throwing the pedestrian’s body several feet from the vehicle. Franklin landed hard on the ground with life-threatening injuries.…
Littlerock, CA (May 1, 2024) An early morning drive on Pearblossom Highway was met with tragedy on Tuesday, April 30th. The morning was still dark as headlights led the way for vehicles along the highway. Tragically, the driver of a minivan lost control and collided with a truck and trailer near Hampel Avenue, leading to their death. Word spread quickly and the community of Littlerock awoke to sad news that morning. A 2012 Dodge Minivan, driven by a 47-year-old, was heading west on Pearblossom Highway at approximately 65 miles per hour. It was right around 5:30 a.m. as the minivan kept…