A bicyclist was struck and killed while riding in a bicycle lane on SR-76 in Oceanside. The crash occurred at 10:55 am when a Honda Accord veered into the bicycle lane striking the cyclist. Paramedics performed CPR on the man, who was airlifted to the hospital where he later died. The driver stayed at the…
A woman was hospitalized after a head-on collision in Poway. The accident happened on Route 67, near Cloudy Moon Drive, when a pickup truck crossed the center line and struck a passenger vehicle. The Ford F-250 rolled before both vehicles came to a stop in the southbound lane of traffic. The Hyundai Sonata was apparently…
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has issued its annual report. The number of deaths due to homicide, pedestrian deaths, and methamphetamine use was higher than in previous years. The statistics show trends based on cause of death findings from 2015. The study offers a summary of deaths in the county. The study reviews…
A bicyclist is in a medically-induced coma after being the victim of a serious hit and run accident in Encinitas. The accident occurred on North Coast Highway 101 near Basil Street. The vehicle was reportedly a Mercedes-Benz C series and fled the scene after striking the bicyclist, who was riding in a shared bike and…
Doctors have known about a link between CTE, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and concussions for a while now. A new study published last month in the medical journal JAMA has solidly backed up that information, reporting that there is indeed a link between the neurodegenerative disease and repeated concussions in professional athletes. The study researched donated…
A major semi-truck crash on SR-125 at Interstate 8 in La Mesa left two people dead and several more injured. The crash reportedly occurred when a big rig lost control and hit the guardrail that separates the north and southbound lanes. It then careened through a concrete barrier and crashed into two passenger vehicles. Both…
A visit to the Ohio State Fair proved fatal for one 18-year-old, who died when the carnival ride he was on broke apart and crashed to the ground. The ride, called the Fire Ball, appeared to break apart during operation. One section came off and plummeted to the ground killing the man and injuring all…
Motorcycles are a great way to get around, whether you use them to get to work or for a fun trip or vacation. Motorcycle safety is of great importance. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently announced that the California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) is celebrating 30 years of education for motorcyclists this month. In addition…
Boating is one of the most popular recreational activities in the area. While it is a fun activity, it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen on the water; just last week four people suffered injuries when a boat and jet ski collided near Ski Beach. The boating accident occurred off the east side of Vacation…
Father’s Day should be a day to gather the family and celebrate Dad. For one family, the holiday will never be the same again after recent events. A fatal crash happened early on June 17 on I-15. A Jeep was traveling south near Friars Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle…
