Author: Leonardo Hernandez Jr.
May 3, (Santa Ana, CA) A collision with a police patrol vehicle injured both the officer and the other driver in Santa Ana. On Saturday, May 3 at about 12:30 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department learned of the Sullivan Street crash. The LAPD watch commander informed the two-vehicle collision occurred on Sullivan and First Streets. When authorities investigated, they learned the collision involved a police officer in his patrol SUV and a civilian car. The SUV rolled over during the crash, injuring both the officer and the driver of the car. When first responders arrived, they treated both victims…
May 1, (Lake Mathews, CA) A crash near Lake Mathews fatally injured Edward Pluma. On Thursday, May 1 before 1 p.m., reports of the rollover crash near Lake Mathews came to authorities. It occurred at the intersection of Gavilan and Cajalco Road. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, Sheriff’s deputies discovered a sedan off the side of the road, down a 25-foot embankment. Minutes later, paramedics arrived and attempted to make contact with Edward Pluma, 27. After a short time, first responders pronounced Pluma dead from the rollover crash at about 1:20 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers took over…
April 28, (Lancaster, CA) A collision on State Route 138 ended with a driver dead in Antelope Valley. On Monday, April 28 at 5:30 a.m., reports came to the police of the State Route 138 crash. It occurred at Hampel Avenue in the Pearblossom Highway, just half a mile from where another crash occurred near 106th Street East on Sunday night. When California Highway Patrol officers arrived at the scene, they found a big rig and a minivan. After investigating, authorities came to the conclusion the big rig had pulled over the side of the road when the minivan drifted…
April 29 (Phillipsville, CA) A hit-and-run turned into a traffic collision on Highway 101 near Phillipsville. On Tuesday, April 29 at 11:43 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received a call regarding the Highway 101 crash occurring by Hooker Creek Road. When the CHP received the reports, it initially started off as a hit-and-run with no injuries. At some point, that incident caused a traffic collision involving three to four cars. After investigating, CHP officers confirmed a Dodge utility truck as the cause of the Highway 101 crash. The damaged vehicle, a Subaru Ascent, required towing. We at Accident News Now…
April 29, (San Bernardino, CA) A bus crashed into a vehicle, injuring several people in San Bernardino. On Tuesday, April 29 before 5 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department learned about the South E Street bus crash. They reported the accident occurred on the 1400 block of South E Street. When officers investigated the crash, they found a nearby business’s surveillance camera that captured the incident. Authorities discovered the driver of a white Toyota Corolla attempted to cross into the bus lane just as the bus approached. As a result, the bus hit the driver’s side of the Toyota, causing…
April 29, (San Diego, CA) David Scott Lapensee drove off a cliff near La Jolla Cove, prompting a rescue in San Diego. On Tuesday, April 29 at 8:08 p.m. authorities received news of the accident in La Jolla. According to police, the crash occurred by the 1200 block of Coast Boulevard near the La Jolla Cove. David Scott Lapensee, 76, drove on Coast Boulevard when he suddenly went over the side of the cliff, plummeting to the bottom of the La Jolla Cove. When first responders arrived at the scene, they rescued Lapensee from the vehicle, which they found in…
April 29, (Wildomar, CA) A collision injured two people who needed extrication in Wildomar. On Tuesday, April 29 at 6:26 a.m., Riverside County Department reported on the Bundy Canyon Road accident. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Bundy Canyon Road and Harvest Way. When officers arrived at the crash site, they found two people trapped in their vehicles. They called firefighters and paramedics to extricate both victims from their cars. After rescuing the victims, paramedics rushed both people to hospitals to treat their unconfirmed injuries from the Bundy Canyon Road accident. We at Accident News Now offer our encouragement and support.…
April 28, (Valle Vista, CA) a crash in a Valle Vista home caused a fire in Riverside County. On Monday, April 28 at 3:21 p.m., Riverside County Fire Department received reports of the Highway 74 House crash. The collision occurred along Highway 74 between Lincoln and Grant Avenues. When the California Highway Patrol investigated, they learned the driver of a Ford F-150 lost control of their vehicle. Soon after, they veered off the highway and crashed into the single-story residence. Soon after the crash, Riverside and Hemet Fire Departments received a call and dispatched to the crash site to find…
April 26, (San Bernardino, CA) A motorcyclist crashed in the San Bernardino Mountains and fell over a hillside. On Saturday, April 26 before 3:30 p.m., authorities learned about the San Bernardino Mountains motorcycle crash. The accident occurred in the San Bernardino Mountains close to Cleghorn Trail in the Cajon Pass. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the rider had fallen about 100 feet from the side of the road. The rider sustained moderate injuries during the fall and could not get back to the roadway. Due to high winds and power lines in the area, fire officials cancelled…
April 29, (San Antonio Heights, CA) An RV crashed into a pole and knocked out power in San Antonio Heights. On Monday, April 28 at 12:37 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received a call about the San Antonio Heights RV crash. The accident occurred near West 25th Street and Euclid Avenue. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found an RV crashed into a power pole, damaging it and knocking out power to nearby residents. About 77 Southern California Edison customers had no power for a long time as a result of the San Antonio Heights RV crash. The CHP…