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4 days ago
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Multiple people injured in overnight rollover crash in Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Multiple people were injured after a vehicle they were in struck a concrete pillar and flipped several times in Chula Vista early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 12:15 a.m. in the area of 900 Marina Parkway, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. Ambulance rides in San Diego just got more expensive — this is why Police responded to the scene after receiving several calls and discovered a black BMW 335i with significant damage. The car was headed eastbound on Marina Parkway before it left the road and hit a concrete pillar, leading it to flip several times, according to police. Images below show emergency personnel and damage to the vehicle at the scene of the crash. Two women and two men were inside the vehicle at the time. The two women, who were seated in the front and back passenger seats, were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Meanwhile, the two men — the driver and other backseat passenger — were sent to local trauma centers with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The driver, identified as Blake Todd, 21, was arrested for felony DUI with injury prior to being sent to the hospital, police added. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined. Chula Vista police stated that alcohol is believed to be a factor. The Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau is currently investigating. Anyone with more information about the collision is asked to contact the bureau at 619-476-5302. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver dead after vehicle strikes palm tree in South Bay
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A woman died Wednesday in a car crash in Chula Vista. The incident occurred around 1:39 p.m. in the area of 200 Sea Vale Street, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. When authorities arrived on scene, they found the driver, an elderly woman, with severe injuries. She was taken to a hospital where she died, police confirmed. Motorcyclists find friend dead on side of Otay Lakes Road after group ride Authorities learned from witnesses that the driver drifted off the roadway and struck a palm tree. Driving under the influence is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. Anyone that witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact Officer J. Lee of the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Bureau at 619-691-5114 . They can also contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or submit a tip via P3tips (online or mobile application) if they wish to remain anonymous. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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Chula Vista police cracking down on people not wearing seat belts
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Starting Monday, the Chula Vista Police Department will have additional officers on patrol to watch for people who are not properly wearing seat belts as part of its Click It or Ticket campaign. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in a car seat or the proper child safety seat for their age. New report warns California gas prices may soar past $8 a gallon by 2026 According to California law, all children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat unless they weigh at least 40 pounds or stand at least 40 inches tall. Children under the age of 8 must still be secured in a car seat or booster seat and may not ride in the front seat of a vehicle unless it does not have a rear, forward-facing seat. Furthermore, authorities remind drivers that even after reaching the age of 8, children who are not in a booster seat are still required to wear a properly fitted seat belt. The Click It or Ticket campaign runs until June 1. Adults who are caught not wearing a seat belt in California may need to pay a fine of $162. A ticket for not properly restraining a child under the age of 16 costs $490. Nationwide, nearly 10,500 people killed in car crashes in 2023 were not wearing seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Sex offender audit conducted in Chula Vista
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A citywide audit of registered sexual offenders was conducted Thursday in Chula Vista. The audit took place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sgt. Anthony Molina with the Chula Vista Police Department said in a news release. Law enforcement officers found that out of 125 residences visited, 140 compliance checks were completed, with 20 pending an additional visit. 'Detectives are assigned to verify their compliance with state law (Penal Code 290) regularly, ensuring they're providing true and up-to-date information about their residences, phone numbers, vehicles, and employment,' Molina said. Police officer allegedly assaulted by skateboarder in East County One hundred and twelve registrants out of the 140 compliance checks were verified as being in compliance, while eight are still being evaluated by detectives, Molina said. Arrest warrants will be sought for those determined to be out of compliance. Sex offenders are categorized into three tiers in California: tier one representing the lowest risk to the public and tiers two and three progressively representing more of a risk. In Chula Vista, there are 229 people registered as sex offenders, according to CVPD. Of the 229 sex offenders, 169 of them are categorized under tiers two and three. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Pedestrian struck, killed in the South Bay
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A pedestrian was killed Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Naples Street in Chula Vista, according to a press release from the Chula Vista Police Department. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that a silver 2013 Toyota Rav4, driven by a 72-year-old Chula Vista resident, had been traveling southbound on Fourth Avenue when it struck an adult male pedestrian. The collision happened in the right lane, just south of Naples Street. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures on the pedestrian before transporting him to a local hospital. He later died from his injuries, police said. His identity has not yet been released. The driver of the Rav4 remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities say the driver was not injured and that drugs or alcohol are not believed to be factors in the collision. The CVPD's Traffic Bureau is leading the investigation. The exact cause of the collision remains undetermined. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact the investigators at 619-476-5321. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
