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Dana Point community rallies around beloved father severely injured in hit-and-run crash
Dana Point community rallies around beloved father severely injured in hit-and-run crash

CBS News

time6 days ago

  • General
  • CBS News

Dana Point community rallies around beloved father severely injured in hit-and-run crash

The Dana Point community gathered on Wednesday night to support a beloved local father who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend while packing the car for a family day at the beach. Charlos Bentley remains hospitalized, fighting for his life after the incident. His brother-in-law said that he was preparing the car at around 10 p.m. on Saturday night when a sedan sideswiped his truck, hit him and then fled the scene. "It was just confusing at first, and then it was,' What do we need to do as a family?'" Brandon Grindle said. Charlos Bentley, the Dana Point father severely injured by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend. Michael Murphy On Wednesday, friends and family expressed optimism and hope that he would pull through in a night filled with music and prayers. "Right now, it's looking super promising and we're witnessing a miracle right now," Grindle said. On top of the uplifting message of the night's gathering, community members have begun fundraising for the family to try and take just one burden off their minds. The crowd gathered at a vigil for Charlos Bentley on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. KCAL News Among those in attendance were two of Charlos' best friends Michael Murphy and Darren Eudaly. "He's my number one. When I get on my phone to do anything, he's the guy," Murphy said. "He's a champion of faith and family, and he's an ambassador for God. He really is a bridge in our community." They're both looking forward to the future and getting to be together again. "We just want him back. And the news we got… He's coming. He's coming. We're going surfing, baby. We're going surfing… and I'm so thankful," Eudaly said. "That's why we called my brother. And I pray for his family. I pray for his kids. We will be there 100% of the time till the end." A recent MRI provided the crowd with hope that Charlos was on the right road to recovery, they told CBS News Los Angeles, though they still expect a long uphill battle. Charlos (left) with his children. Michael Murphy As for the driver, the family says they were taken into custody sometime after the crash. They have not yet been identified by police.

A $34 Million Oceanfront California Home Just Broke Its Own Price Record
A $34 Million Oceanfront California Home Just Broke Its Own Price Record

Wall Street Journal

time27-05-2025

  • Business
  • Wall Street Journal

A $34 Million Oceanfront California Home Just Broke Its Own Price Record

An oceanfront house in California's Orange County has sold for $34 million—the second time the home has set a record for the affluent town of Dana Point. The sellers are retired investment manager Gordon 'Gordy' Crawford and his wife, Dona Crawford. The Crawfords set a Dana Point record when they paid $33 million in 2022 for the contemporary house, which is located in the Monarch Bay gated community about 60 miles from Los Angeles. Then, last year, they listed it for $39 million after buying a different home nearby. They later dropped the price to $36.5 million.

Dana Hills students mourn 16-year-old killed in crash near harbor
Dana Hills students mourn 16-year-old killed in crash near harbor

CBS News

time08-05-2025

  • CBS News

Dana Hills students mourn 16-year-old killed in crash near harbor

Friends who loved Dana Hills High School sophomore Becca Cispedes brought flowers to her memorial after her truck hit a tree Tuesday morning. The 16-year-old was driving five other teenagers when the crash happened at around 11:45 a.m. near Island Way and Dana Point Harbor Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Investigators believe the vehicle crashed into a tree in the center divider. Good Samaritan Mark Przybylak ran to help, cradling the girl and praying over her. "I can still feel the warmth in my hand and I held her hand," he said. "Her hand was below and I said, 'Becca, if you can hear me, just squeeze,' and I felt some movement. The EMT felt a slow pulse, and I looked down and her arm was broken. So, whatever she could muster up to squeeze my hand, she did." A female student at Dana Hills High School and two young men are still in critical condition, according to OCSD. Two other students, a boy and a girl, had minor injuries. "We are aware this tragedy will affect our entire school family and have multiple counseling agencies and therapy dogs on-campus providing support for any student or staff member in need," Dana Hills High School Principal Brittany Casey wrote in a statement." The deadly collision brought overwhelming sadness to many students. "People are crying in the bathrooms, walking around, hoods on, heads down," student Justin Duarte said. The crash made some think about their own driving habits. "We're definitely going to be more cautious when we're driving, wearing seatbelts, following all the rules and not speeding," student Chase Nahas said.

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