Alain Gerard Killed in Madera County Car Accident at Highway 41 and Road 420

Alain Gerard Dies after Car Collides with Dump Truck at Highway 41 and Road 420 in Madera County Madera County, California (April 28, 2020) – A head-on crash claimed the life of a Coarsegold man Monday morning near Highway 41 and Road 420 in Madera County, authorities said. Just after 9:00 a.m. April 27, Alain Gerard, 74, of Coarsegold, was driving his Nissan pickup northbound on Highway 41 when he developed some medical emergency. Gerard reportedly lost control and drifted into the opposite lane where his pickup collided head-on with a large commercial dump truck, which was traveling southbound on Highway 41. Gerard was [...]

Robert Carson Killed in Seal Beach Motorcycle Accident on 405 Freeway

Coroner Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Crash on San Diego (405) Freeway near San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Seal Beach as Robert Carson Seal Beach, California (April 28, 2020) – A traffic crash claimed the life of a Garden Grove motorcyclist Sunday morning in Seal Beach, authorities said. Robert Carson, 48, of Garden Grove, was riding a motorcycle in the northbound lanes of San Diego (405) Freeway at about 4:07 a.m. April 26, when he crashed into the right shoulder wall south of the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway. Due to the impact, Carson was thrown from his bike and landed [...]

Jesus Hernandez Dies in Highway 33 Crash in Gustine

Authorities Identify Victim of Fatal 2-Vehicle Accident on Highway 33 near Sullivan Road in Gustine as Jesus Hernandez Gustine, California (April 28, 2020) – Authorities have identified the person who was killed last week Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Gustine. Jesus Hernandez, 25, of San Jose, died in the accident that took place at about 4:25 p.m. on April 23, on State Route 33 near Sullivan Road. Authorities said a 1996 Acura Integra was heading northbound on Highway 33 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Sullivan Road and collided with a 2017 Nissan Sentra that was traveling southbound. Hernandez, [...]

David Hopfner Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Clayton Road and Heather Drive in Concord

David Hopfner ID’d as Man Killed in Concord Motorcycle Accident at Clayton Road and Heather Drive Concord, California (April 27, 2020) – The man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Friday morning in Concord has been identified as David Hopfner, 18, according to police. The deadly crash occurred at about 7:15 a.m., on April 24, at the intersection of Clayton Road and Heather Drive. As per the officials’ reports, Hopfner was traveling westbound on his motorcycle on Clayton Road when, for unknown reasons, he collided with a car at the intersection of Heather Drive. Hopfner was transported to John Muir Medical [...]

1 Killed in 2-Car Crash on Highway 41 and Highway 425 in Fresno

1 Dies after Fresno Car Accident on Highway 41 and Highway 425 Fresno, California (April 27, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a Monday morning car crash that killed one person in Fresno, Madera County. At about 9:00 a.m., the police responded to the deadly crash on Highway 41 and Highway 425. The authorities said two vehicles collided on the highway. The factors that contributed to the crash are yet to be established. One person was pronounced dead as a result of the mishap. Traffic was backed up on the roadway following the accident. More details about the crash were not immediately available. An investigation into the [...]

Charles Brechtel Dies in Calaveras County Motorcycle Accident on O’Byrnes Ferry Road

Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash on O’Byrnes Ferry Road near Duchess Drive in Calaveras County ID’d as Charles Brechtel Calaveras County, California (April 28, 2020) – A head-on collision claimed the life of a motorcycle rider Saturday afternoon near Lake Tulloch in Calaveras County, the California Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash happened on O’Byrnes Ferry Road, just south of Duchess Drive between Highway 4 and Highway 120 at around 5:50 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The CHP said Brechtel was riding his 1987 Harley Davidson northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry when, for an unknown reason, he crossed over the double yellow lines into [...]

Carson Gates Killed in Alleged DUI Crash at Nees and Chestnut Avenues in Fresno

Carson Gates ID’d as Passenger Killed in Fresno Car Crash at Nees and Chestnut Avenues Fresno, California (April 27, 2020) – The passenger who was killed in a suspected DUI accident on Saturday afternoon in Fresno has been identified as Carson Gates, 19, according to authorities. As per the police logs, the crash happened at about 3:00 a.m., on April 25, at Nees and Chestnut Avenues. The officials said a Chevy truck, driven by James Mitchell Anderson,26, for unknown reasons, collided with a red Volkswagen on the roadway. Gates, who was a passenger in the Volkswagen, was transported to Saint Agnes Medical Center, [...]

1 Killed, 2 Injured in 2-Car Crash on I-15 in San Diego

Driver Killed, 2 Hurt in San Diego Car Crash on Interstate 15 near Interstate 8 San Diego, California (April 27, 2020) – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a two-car accident on Sunday morning in San Diego, according to police. The crash transpired at about 12:15 a.m. April 27 on Interstate 15 near Interstate 8. A 1999 Lincoln Town Car, driven by a San Diego woman, was traveling southbound on the roadway at a low rate of speed when it was rear-ended by a 2016 Kia Optima, operated by a 26-year-old woman from Spring Valley, according to the [...]

1 Killed in Bicycle Accident on Calle Real and Daffodil in Goleta

Rider Dies after Goleta Bicycle Crash on Calle Real and Daffodil Goleta, California (April 27, 2020) – One person was killed in a bicycle crash on Sunday night in West Goleta, according to police. The deadly crash happened at about 9:55 p.m., on April 26, near Calle Real and Daffodil. According to the authorities, the bicyclist was struck by a car on the roadway in unclear circumstances. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. More details about the crash were not immediately available. An investigation into the crash is underway. “Far too many bicycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. [...]

2 Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Crash on W Branford St in Pacoima

2 People Injured in Pacoima 4-Car Accident on W Branford Street Sunday afternoon Pacoima, California (April 27, 2020) – A four-car accident in Pacoima left two people injured Sunday afternoon, a local news source reported. The accident involving four vehicles happened in the 12500 block of West Branford Street at about 12:16 p.m. April 26. Authorities said a man was pinned inside one of the vehicles and was extricated by emergency responders. He was then taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Another victim was also taken to the hospital in an unknown condition. No other details about the crash were immediately provided. An [...]