East County- Multiple crashes were reported on east bound I-8 on Sunday night near route 79. At least one of the accidents was a head-on collision, according to California Highway patrol. Eastbound traffic was stopped so a Medi-Vac could land on the freeway to transport out one of the injured. At least three vehicle where reported in the accident and the highway was closed for 2 hours while authorities investigated and crews cleaned up the debris.
San Carlos – A woman pulled her late model Cadillac De ville into her drive way near Wandermere and Golfcrest drives in the early afternoon. The woman then got out of the vehicle to grab something out of the trunk when the car rolled over her breaking her pelvis, according to the police spokesperson. The 40-year-old woman was hospitalized with a broken pelvis and multiple fractures. The police believe a faulty parking break might be the cause.
Vista-Lucas Giaconelli, a 15-year-old, who was skateboarding with friends on Thibodo Road was killed in a hit and run accident Friday evening. The 92 year-old driver came forward to Deputy Ed Macken, while he was conducting traffic control near a memorial for the fatal accident. The elderly man told Macken he didn’t stop following the crash because he thought his vehicle had struck an animal. He said he only realized a person had died there when he saw the roadside candlelight vigil. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed. Watch Video
El Cajon – David Reed, a 50 year old man, was killed in a head-on collision involving Andrew Bellatti, a 12th round draft pick for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, on January 22. Andrew Bellatti was apparently speeding in excess of 80 MPH when he crossed a pair of double yellow lines and crashed head-on with David Reed’s car killing him instantly. Also injured was Reed’s 17 year old son and Bellatti’s 16 year old girlfriend. Authorities confirm that drugs or alcohol don’t appear to be a contributing factor in the cause of this crash and it was most likely due to careless driving and excessive speed. Bellatti who was 18 years old at the time of the accident escaped with only minor injuries.
LAKESIDE — Bridgette Hale, a 36-year-old woman from Ramona, who was originally identified as being from Julian, was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday in Lakeside. It was reported that Ms. Hale was driving in her Chevy van and was struck head on by a 98 Oldsmobile that apparently was driving into the flow of traffic on route 67. Witnesses at the scene said the Oldsmobile had been driving on the wrong side of road for quite some time before striking and killing Hale. The 50 year old driver of the Olds told authorities that he thinks he fell asleep at the wheel but does not remember the moments leading up to the accident. Hale is survived by her infant son and boyfriend, who both reside in Ramona. California highway patrol said the crash is still under investigation.
EL Cajon— A 23 year old woman was killed last night when she was struck by a motorist on the freeway. Rebecca Ann Phillips was hit at about 10 p.m. last night while walking on the southbound shoulder of route 125. A red Chevy car struck and killed the young lady when she walked into the flow of traffic. The young lady who was a passenger in a green Ford Taurus died at the scene. First responders did everything in their power to revive the woman but due to the speed involved and severity of the injuries there was little that could have been done. Officers are still investigating the cause of the accident.
San Diego – Rainy weather has been wreaking havoc in America’s finest city. Many drivers who are not used to the slick roads from the recent rain storms have been crashing all over town. On average on a normal week day in San Diego there are usually 40 to 75 car accidents daily while just yesterday there was a reported 187 car accidents. The California highway patrol is urging drivers to slow down because speed is the number one cause of accidents. The highway patrol also recommends using the penny trick to check your tires. You can do this by taking a penny and sticking it between the treads on your tire. If you can see any part of Lincoln’s head it is time for new tires. Old tires making it easier to hydroplane and take longer to stop in an emergency.
The crash happened at about 9 A.M. Noah Wengerd IV age 19, and his younger brother Menno Wengerd age 7 where pronounced dead at the scene. Jetta Mull age 31 was driving the SUV more details are not know at this time and police are still investigating the cause of the accident. The parents of the young boys arrived at the scene and where very concerned about the well being of the driver of the SUV and didn’t want her to face any trouble. The parents were described as being very compassionate by officers at the scene.
A driver, who stopped at the stop sign then pulled out in front of metropolitan bus was seriously injured. The driver’s small Chevy car was T-boned and totaled by the large bus. The driver of the car was found non-responsive and heartland fire was forced to use the jaws of life to extract the driver . The crash happened around 9 A.M. on the intersection of Van Houten and Douglas Avenues according t, El Cajon police Lt. Jeff Arvan.
A man who ran away from the scene of a car crash in Pacific Beach was found to have been stabbed. The driver of the vehicle escaped from the scene. Around 9 pm officer where called in to investigate a car accident that occurred on the intersection of Lamont and Missouri streets. The fleeing passenger ran away and was later caught by San Diego Police officers when he fell and told the officers that he had been stabbed. Paramedics confirmed the injury and the man was taking to the hospital for emergency treatment. Police are currently investigating the circumstances leading up to the bizarre car crash.