An SUV crashed in Glendale, flying off 134 freeway

GLENDALE, CA (August 12, 2022) - An SUV crash in Glendale sent a vehicle flying off the 134 Freeway and into a building, according to authorities. The accident occurred on Thursday around 6 p.m., says the California Highway Patrol. Authorities say that two vehicles were involved in the crash -- a pickup truck and a GMC SUV. Aerial view of the crash shows a pickup truck with damage to its front end and a trail of debris right behind it. The GMC SUV was shown to be destroyed below the freeway near the building that it struck. There are no reports yet of injuries, or what caused the crash. Both the Glendale Police Department and CHP are working on investigating this crash. We will update this Glendale SUV crash story with more details one they become available. Liability In Glendale Car Accidents Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle…

Riverside Police Officer Matthew Lewis killed in off-duty motorcycle crash

PERRIS, CA (August 2, 2022) - Riverside Police officer Matthew Lewis, 45, of Nuevo, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash with a pickup in the Nuevo area east of Perris, authorities said today. The officer was identified by the Riverside County coroner's office as Matthew Lewis. "We are saddened by the tragic and sudden death of our brother, Riverside Police Sergeant Matt Lewis, who died in an off-duty motorcycle accident last night.'' said Chief Larry V. Gonzalez with the Riverside Police Department. "Matt grew up in Riverside and was a 25-year veteran at RPD where he excelled as a Cadet, Police Officer, Detective, and Sergeant working a variety of assignments.'' The crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. Monday near Pico Avenue and Santa Rosa Road, said Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback. "He was well-liked and admired, not only by those he worked alongside with at our department, but throughout the…

53-year-old actress Anne Heche dies days after crash into Mar Vista home

WEST HILLS, CA (August 12, 2022) - After a week of hospitalization following a bizarre crash into a Mar Vista home, Anne Heche was declared brain dead at Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, the family announced today, although the actress was kept on life support so her organs could be harvested for donation. A family representative told Rolling Stone and other media outlets that Heche, 53, was officially declared brain dead Thursday night. Her death came about a week after the actress crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a home in the 1700 block of South Walgrove Avenue around 11 a.m. last Friday, Aug. 5. The house was largely destroyed in the ensuing fire. The family announced earlier Thursday night that Heche was not expected to survive her injuries. Hours earlier, a Los Angeles Police Department officer told City News Service blood tests on Heche…

George Wahb arrested for hit-and-run killing of 77-year-old man in Garden Grove

GARDEN GROVE, CA (August 12, 2022) - A 77-year-old man was struck and killed by George Wahb, 26, of Stanton, who was driving a compact car in Garden Grove today. Wahb was arrested in Stanton after fleeing. Garden Grove Police Department officers were contacted at 12:06 p.m. about a possible hit-and-run traffic collision in the 9500 block of Lampson Avenue involving a black Subaru Impreza, said Sgt. Royce Wimmer. Officers located the victim lying in the street with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, Wimmer said. George Wahb was booked into Orange County Jail on felony hit-and-run charges. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision was asked to call Investigator Mihalik at 714-741-5925. [via City News Service] Liability In Garden Grove Pedestrian Accidents Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control,…

Woman killed by Safeway truck on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, CA (August 11, 2022) - A woman in a Nissan Versa was rear-ended and killed by a Safeway truck on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa according to Press Democrat. The accident occurred on Wednesday around 8 a.m. near Dutton Avenue when a driver in a Safeway delivery truck failed to see a traffic slowdown ahead of him. The Safeway truck driver attempted to avoid the slow traffic, but struck the woman in the Nissan from behind, pushing her vehicle into the guardrail and causing it to overturn. The truck proceeded to hit four other vehicles before overturning onto its side. The woman was taken to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Other drivers, including the truck driver, also suffered minor injuries in the crash. The woman's identity has not been released, and she had no other passengers in her vehicle. Liability In Santa Rosa…

Christine Hawk Embree identified as mother killed in Carlsbad e-bike crash

CARLSBAD, CA (August 11, 2022) - Christine Hawk Embree was identified by authorities as the mom who was tragically killed on her e-bike on Sunday. She was riding with her 1-year-old daughter, Delilah, when they were struck by an SUV. Her daughter thankfully survived. Embree was riding her bike through Basswood Avenue and Valley Street when she was struck by a 42-year-old woman in an SUV, authorities say. The unnamed woman remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators. Christine Embree's GoFundMe page says that her husband, Bob Embree, was on duty as a firefighter in Orange County when he learned of the accident. The GoFundMe page reads: Christine was tragically taken from us in a bicycle accident while riding through her neighborhood in Carlsbad, accompanied by her beautiful 16 month old daughter, Delilah. Miraculously, Delilah was thrown clear of the accident, and with the help of a bicycle seat…