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Yahoo
03-03-2025
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Bicyclist identified after fatal crash on Edison Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified a man fatally struck by a vehicle in east Bakersfield on Friday. On Feb. 28, Anthony Sanchez, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck, on Edison Highway just west of Webster Street. The California Highway Patrol said Sanchez was riding his bicycle at 6:51 p.m. in the opposite lane of travel, against traffic, when he was hit by a truck. Suspects accused in deadly gang-related shooting in Bakersfield worked together The Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway 58 at the time of the crash. The driver was unable to evade the bicyclist and hit Sanchez with the front end of the truck. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this incident. The driver of the Chevrolet immediately stopped near the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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Orlando police looking for 2 people seen leaving scene of deadly Lake Nona crash
The Brief Orlando police are looking to talk with two people who were at the scene of a deadly crash last week that killed a Lake Nona High School student, and injured two others. The two young men were seen walking out of a Toyota Camry near the crash site, police said. ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two people who were seen leaving the scene of a deadly crash last week that claimed the life of a Lake Nona High School student. What we know A deadly crash occurred on Feb. 12, just before 11 a.m. on Narcoossee Road in Orlando. Witnesses reported that two young men, possibly Black or Hispanic, exited a Toyota Camry near the scene. The Orlando Police Department believes the crash resulted from street racing. Police said it is believed that two vehicles were speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before both vehicles then crashed into trees along the side of the road. Both vehicles then caught fire. Three Lake Nona High School seniors were hospitalized, including Anthony Sanchez, who suffered severe burns and died the next morning. What we don't know The identities of the two individuals who left the crash scene remain unknown, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying them. It is also unclear whether these two people were directly involved in the reported street racing incident or were merely bystanders. While police strongly suspect speed was a factor, investigators are still working to confirm additional details about what led to the crash and whether any other vehicles were involved. The backstory Street racing has been an ongoing concern in the Orlando area, with multiple accidents linked to reckless driving in recent years. Authorities have been cracking down on illegal racing, yet incidents continue to occur. In this case, two vehicles were reportedly seen engaging in dangerous driving before the crash, reinforcing concerns about high-speed racing in residential areas. Big picture view The tragic crash highlights the persistent problem of street racing and reckless driving, especially among young drivers. The loss of Anthony Sanchez has deeply impacted the Lake Nona High School community, prompting discussions about teen driving safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. School officials are offering grief counseling, and the city is urging residents to provide any information that may assist in the investigation. What they're saying Community leaders, school officials, and witnesses have expressed their grief and concern over the incident: "Our Lion, Anthony Sanchez, will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they go through this difficult time," said Nikki Campbell, Lake Nona High Principal. "I need people to see this as a lesson," said Hannah Salem, one of Sanchez's classmates, about the alleged street racing. "It's not worth it. You have people waiting for you to get home. You have people who love you. You have people who care about you." What's next The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking to crack down on super speeders, which would apply to those going 50 mph over the posted speed limit. The penalties for first-time offenders include an automatic reckless driving charge, a fine of $2,500, a driver's license suspension, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. Upon a second offense, drivers would be fined $5,000, have their license suspended for a year and their vehicle impounded for 30 days. What you can do Authorities continue to search for the two individuals who left the crash scene. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department's Traffic Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip through Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Orlando Police Department.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Deadly street racing crash comes after attempted Florida crackdown
It was so quiet in what would've been Anthony Sanchez's class Thursday morning, students said they could hear the ticking of the neighboring classroom's wall clock. The teacher tried to alleviate the mood, the students recalled, but shortly after Orlando police officers announced Sanchez died, the students made their way out of school. Groups of them arrived to lay flowers at the site on Narcoossee Road where the day before, Sanchez and one other driver lost control of their cars and slammed into tree trunks lining the side of the road. Officers and witnesses said the cars appeared to be street racing. Sanchez was the last to be pulled from his burning vehicle, after firefighters arrived and extinguished the flames enough to use the 'jaws of life' to remove him. The friends described him as a selfless person who loved his car and looked forward to going to college next fall. Scenes like Wednesday's are what lawmakers, officers and deputies are working to avoid, even as they're going up against an age group that often believes in their own invincibility. Read: State Senator, political leader passes away at 76 following surgery complications In 2023, Orange County deputies alone arrested and cited more than 1,000 people for street racing. In January of 2024, they made several arrests after chasing a car that drove 199 miles per hour. The sheriff advocated for a change in the law that doubled fines to $2,000 and made street racing a felony for a second offense or if the offense impeded an emergency vehicle. 'That's an issue that we need to take care of,' Sheriff John Mina said at the time. Still, deputies said in January they cited 100 people for driving more than 100 miles per hour. In 2024, they cited approximately 550. It's unclear if the elevated number was a result of more people driving at dangerously high speeds or more aggressive enforcement. Read: Florida judge stops MV Realty from enforcing controversial homeowner agreements The driver in the near-200 mile per hour chase eventually pleaded to reckless driving, court records show, and while deputies on-scene gleefully announced they would seize his car, his life will go on. The two teenagers recovering in the hospital from Wednesday's crash have a long road ahead of them, their friends said at the crash site. The family of the passenger in the second car, Jordan, said he had many surgeries ahead of him. A friend of Sanchez's family quietly updated his GoFundMe Thursday, announcing his death and asking for donations. 'Please keep them in your prayers; anything will help,' the post said. Read: DeSantis signs sweeping immigration laws for Florida as states rush to fulfill Trump's agenda Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
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Lake Nona High senior dies after fiery high-speed Orlando crash with 2 classmates, OPD reports
A Lake Nona High School student died Thursday after he was severely burned a day earlier in a fiery high-speed car crash in Orlando, the Police Department announced. The two-car wreck around 11 a.m. on northbound Narcoossee Road, between Savannah Park Drive and Nonacrest Drive, left two other students at the school with non-life-threating injuries, according to the OPD news release. When first responders arrived on scene they found both cars on fire. Lake Nona High families received a message from principal Nikki Campbell on Thursday identifying the deceased student as Anthony Sanchez. Orange County Public Schools shared a copy of the message with the Orlando Sentinel. It said counselors would be available for students. 'There are no words to describe the grief we feel as we were notified about the passing of one of our students,' the statement said. 'Our Lion, Anthony Sanchez, will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they go through this very difficult time.' 'I killed my daughter for a game?': St. Cloud father accused of manslaughter in infant's drowning Maria Salamanca, who represents the high school on the Orange County School Board, said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the students were all seniors and asked parents to speak to their children about the importance of safe driving and making responsible choices. A preliminary investigation based on witness testimony indicated each car struck trees on the eastside shoulder of the roadway and it's believed the vehicles were exceeding the speed limit and not operating in a safe manner, the OPD news release said. OPD is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or recorded video footage of it to contact the agency's Traffic Homicide Unit at 407-246-2995 or report information anonymously to Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
