Monterey County Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Metz Road, May 29

Rider Sustains Serious Injuries in Monterey County Motorcycle Collision on Metz Road near Spreckels Road Monterey County, California (May 31, 2020) – A traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Monterey County Friday evening resulted in serious injuries. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the black motorcycle crashed with a 2016 white Dodge Ram 3500 on Metz Road near Spreckels Road at around 6:06 p.m. May 29. The unidentified rider was hospitalized with major injuries sustained in the wreck. Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the time of the report. The CHP is still investigating to [...]

San Bernardino Car Accident on 215 Freeway Seriously Injures At Least 1 

At Least 1 Hospitalized After San Bernardino 2-Vehicle Collision on 215 Freeway San Bernardino, California (May 30, 2020) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to a two-vehicle collision in the area of San Bernardino at approximately 8:47 p.m. Friday. At least one person was hospitalized with major injuries after a semi-truck slammed into a PT Cruiser on northbound 215 Freeway at Baseline Street Friday night. Due to the impact, the PT Cruiser blocked the highway, and Oil from the big rig spilled onto the No. 3 lane. Meanwhile, the current condition and the identity of the injured party have [...]

Yvette Herrera Hospitalized after DUI Accident at Wood Street and Lierly Avenue in Taft

Yvette Herrera Seriously Hurt in Taft Car Crash at Wood Street and Lierly Avenue Taft, California (May 31, 2020) – Yvette Herrera, 21, of Taft, has been identified as the woman who was seriously injured in a DUI traffic accident on Thursday evening in Taft, police said. At about 5:30 p.m., on May 28, the California Highway Patrol responded to the major injury crash at Wood Street and Lierly Avenue. The officials said a Ford, operated by Herrera, was driving eastbound on Wood Street when it collided with a Chevrolet Cruze. The Chevrolet was reportedly traveling southbound on Lierly Avenue when, for unknown [...]

Philip Davis Dies after Traffic Collision at Imperial Highway and First Avenue in La Mirada

Philip Davis Identified as 1 of 2 Victims Killed in La Mirada Car Crash at Imperial Highway and First Avenue La Mirada, California (May 31, 2020) – Authorities have identified Philip Davis, 64, of Whittier, as one of the two victims who were killed in a Friday evening car crash in La Mirada. The deadly accident occurred at Imperial Highway and First Avenue, at about 5:40 p.m., on May 29. According to the authorities, a pickup truck and a Dodge Challenger collided on the roadway for unknown reasons. One of the cars involved was allegedly seen speeding before the accident. Following the mishap, [...]

Wayne Ortman Dies after Motorcycle Accident on Highway 33 in Ojai

Wayne Ortman Identified as Person Killed in Ojai Motorcycle Crash on Highway 33 Ojai, California (May 29, 2020) – Authorities have identified Wayne Ortman, 35, of Ventura, as the victim who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning in Ojai. At about 10:30 a.m., on May 25, the California Highway Patrol responded to the deadly crash on Highway 33, in Los Padres National Forest land. Highway 33 is also known as Maricopa Highway. A Honda CBR1000, operated by Ortman, was traveling southbound on Highway 33 when it struck the passenger-side front door of a Subaru that was turning southbound from [...]

2 Killed in Train Crash at West Avenue I and Sierra Highway in Lancaster

2 Men Die after Lancaster Train Accident at West Avenue I and Sierra Highway Lancaster, California (May 30, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a Friday morning traffic crash involving a train and a car that killed two men in Lancaster. The crash happened at about 5:15 a.m., on May 29, at the intersection of West Avenue I and Sierra Highway. The police said a Union Pacific train collided with an SUV on the railroads.  Authorities suspected the security arms were down, and the SUV had crossed the safety barrier before the crash. Two male occupants in the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene. No [...]

Pedestrian Killed in Oceanside Traffic Crash on Oceanside Boulevard near Arroyo Avenue

Vehicle Struck and Killed Pedestrian on Oceanside Boulevard near Arroyo Avenue in Oceanside Oceanside, California (May 30, 2020) – A 52-year-old pedestrian died following a traffic collision on Oceanside Boulevard, near Arroyo Avenue in Oceanside Wednesday morning. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while crossing Oceanside Street in or near a crosswalk at about 5:00 a.m. Sadly, the victim died in the accident. Pending notification of next of kin, the identity of the deceased remained undisclosed. The fatal accident remains under investigation. A person on foot is no match for a large, multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by [...]

Julio Perez Struck and Killed by 2 Vehicles near Bernal Road and Realm Drive in San Jose

Julio Perez Killed in San Jose Pedestrian Accident near Bernal Road and Realm Drive San Jose, California (May 29, 2020) – 37-year-old Julio Perez, of San Jose, has been identified as the victim who died following a pedestrian accident that happened late Tuesday night in San Jose, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office reported. According to San Jose Police, Perez was crossing the street near Bernal Road and Realm Drive when a Honda Accord hit him just before midnight. A Nissan Frontier also reportedly hit Perez in the process. Perez was rushed to the hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment. No additional [...]

Nicholas Gilland Dies after ATV Crash on Highway 74 in Perris

Police Identify Nicholas Gilland as Victim Killed in Perris Crash on Highway 74 and Meadowbrook Avenue Perris, California (May 29, 2020) – Authorities have identified Nicholas Gilland, 35, of Perris, as the man who was killed in an ATV accident on Wednesday night in Perris. The crash happened on May 27, at the intersection of Highway 74 and Meadowbrook Avenue. Tania Marie Ortiz, 19, of Perris, was driving a 2017 Honda Civic and was turning left from Highway 74 onto the street.  For unknown reasons, Ortiz’s Honda struck an eastbound 2001 Yamaha Bear Tracker that was crossing Meadowbrook Avenue, said the police. Gilland, [...]

1 Seriously Injured in 2-Car Crash on 80 Freeway in Berkeley

1 Hospitalized after Berkeley Car Accident on 80 Freeway near Gilman Street Off-Ramp Berkeley, California (May 29, 2020) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday morning two-car accident that left one person seriously injured in Berkeley. The accident happened on westbound 80 Freeway, just east of Gilman Street off-ramp, at about 3:28 a.m. As per the police report, a Safeways truck, for unknown reasons, collided with an SUV on the roadway. One victim sustained major injuries, including lacerations to the face and shoulders. First responders arrived at the scene and transported the patient to Highland Hospital in Oakland for treatment. No further [...]