All articles tagged with #fatal crash
Ivan Garza, 25, a former Sacramento State Hornets offensive lineman and Kennedy High School graduate, was fatally struck while crossing a Delano street around 4 a.m. Wednesday; the driver stayed on scene and Garza died at the hospital; police are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were factors; tributes poured in from family and RFK High School, and a GoFundMe has been set up for funeral expenses.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a Special Crash Investigation after a June crash near Houston where a Tesla Model 3, reportedly in automated driving mode, struck a house and killed a 76-year-old woman. Tesla and its executives dispute that Full Self-Driving was engaged; authorities say the driver used automated driving assistance and the vehicle sped at about 73 mph. The case adds to ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Tesla's self-driving technology.
A jackknifed semi on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Irwindale triggered a multi-vehicle crash that killed a woman and injured about 32 others, including several children. Westbound lanes were closed for hours (and some eastbound lanes as well) while responders treated victims; ten people were hospitalized (six juveniles among them) and investigators are probing the cause.
Portland police reopened southbound I-5 after the Major Crash Team concluded its investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash at the Marquam Bridge (case 26-178327); traffic had been diverted and drivers were advised to use I-405 or I-205 as bypasses. Investigators are seeking additional tips, and this incident marks Portland's 20th traffic fatality of the year, the 8th involving a motorcycle or gas-powered scooter.
Jurors ordered Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million and former Dodger Scott Erickson $1.17 million in punitive damages for the 2020 Westlake Village crosswalk crash that killed two Iskander brothers, bringing punitive damages to about $22.17 million after a prior $176 million in compensatory damages; plaintiffs allege the two drank and engaged in a speed contest, while defense argues they were not impaired or racing; Grossman remains imprisoned with a sentence of 15 years to life for related criminal convictions.
A high-speed vehicle struck pedestrians on a sidewalk at 85th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland, killing three and injuring at least five; the driver allegedly tried to flee but was detained by bystanders, and authorities are investigating, with reports the suspect may be under 18.
Authorities say a speeding white Jeep SUV struck a sedan at Vista Del Mar Ave and Culver Boulevard in Playa del Rey, killing a 1-year-old boy and his uncle; a suspect was taken into custody as the investigation continues.
A white Jeep collided with another car at Vista Del Mar and Culver Boulevard in Playa del Rey early Sunday, after which the Jeep driver fled. A 25-year-old man who was a front-seat passenger died at the scene; a 1-year-old died at the hospital. A 27-year-old man and a young girl are in critical condition. The victims' relationship is unknown, and investigators are seeking the driver who left the scene as they gather evidence; the intersection was shut for hours. Residents called the area dangerous and urged more police monitoring.
Orlando Rivas, 52, a Buffalo Grove High School security guard, died Friday from a traumatic brain injury after a car leaving the high school struck a pole and fell onto him as students were dismissed; he had been in a coma following surgery to relieve brain swelling. Devoted to his family, his colleagues and students remember him as selfless and beloved, and a GoFundMe has surpassed $100,000 in support. No citations or charges have been filed as police and school officials mourn the loss.
A 15-year-old riding an e-bike was killed in Durham when an SUV struck him; the driver, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino—Coach K’s grandson—was charged with Driving While Impaired, and police are seeking information.
A Dodge Durango ran a red light at South 48th and Walnut in West Philadelphia, t-boning a Chevy Malibu, which then crashed into four parked cars, with one ending up on the sidewalk. A person and a dog inside the Malibu were killed; the Durango's three occupants had minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation; no arrests have been made, and neighbors are calling for speed cameras on Walnut Street.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Mission Street near South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. The driver fled, but police located a matching Mercedes and detained the suspect after a short chase; a baby passenger was released. As of the latest update, no arrests had been publicly announced.
An 80-year-old driver, Mary Fong Lau, was sentenced in San Francisco to six days in jail (time served), two years of probation, and 200 hours of community service for the West Portal crash that killed a family of four; Lau pleaded no contest, with the judge citing her age and clean record; she faces a three-year driving ban with license renewal possible after that period; the DA criticizes the outcome as insufficient accountability, and civil cases allege asset transfers during litigation; witnesses say she hit the gas instead of the brakes, and no mechanical issues were found.
A former California Highway Patrol officer, Angelo Rodriguez, 24, has been charged with murder for a chain-reaction crash on the southbound 605 Freeway near Norwalk that killed four after he allegedly slammed his patrol cruiser into a Nissan Versa at about 130 mph and lingered at the scene for nearly three minutes instead of aiding victims or warning other motorists; minutes later, a second car hit the disabled vehicle and exploded. Iris Salmeron, the other driver, is also expected to be charged with murder. The victims were Julie Hamori, Armand Del Campo, Jordan Partridge and Samantha Skocilic. Rodriguez has been fired; prosecutors seek an $8 million bail for both defendants, who are due to be arraigned. CHP says the investigation was thorough, while families call for safety reforms.
A deadly crash on the westbound I-290 near Harlem Avenue in Oak Park involved a Jeep and a Saturn; one person was ejected and died at the scene, another injured, and all lanes were reopened at 9:35 a.m., according to Illinois State Police.