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Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

A woman in her 20s died early Tuesday morning in Aurora after a driver hit her while she crossed the road.The crash happened about 7:45 a.m. near Montview Boulevard and Paris Street, Aurora police reported on X.#APDTrafficAlert: Officers are at the scene of a fatal auto vs. pedestrian crash on East Montview near Paris Street. Montview is closed from Paris to Oswego for the crash investigation. Use 19th Ave as an alternate route.Crash occurred about 7:45 a.m. Additional details are… pic.twitter.com/s9541TfTde— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 3, 2023The woman was not walking on a crosswalk when she crossed the road, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said.The speed of the vehicle was not a factor in the crash, Moylan said, and the driver did stay at the scene.Montview is closed from Paris to Oswego streets for the crash investigation. Drivers are advised to use 19th Ave as an alternate route.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver accused of hitting...

Rockies’ Nolan Jones named NL Rookie of the Month for September/October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

Nolan Jones capped off his first year with the Rockies in marvelous fashion, winning the National League Rookie of the Month award for September and October.The 25-year-old rookie outfielder slashed .349/.461/.651 in his final 29 games with seven home runs, 23 RBIs, five doubles and three triples. In that span, he was tops among rookies in on-base percentage, OPS (1.112), hits (37) and total bases (112). On Sunday, in the final game of the season, he became the first Colorado rookie to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases in a season after doing one of each against the Twins to reach the mark.THE ROCKIE WAY: Inside Colorado’s three decades of mediocre baseballRelated ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies end 103-loss season with 3-2, 11-inning win over Twins Colorado Rockies | Charlie Blackmon, already on “Mount Rushmore of Rockies,” gets chance to pad Colorado legacy in 2024 Colorado Rockies | Twins’ big home runs send Rockies t...

'Blue Beetle' marks a turning point in Latino representation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

He's a superhero who had a long road to the big screen. "Blue Beetle" is one of the oldest comic characters, but the latest edition takes representation in Hollywood to the next level. Not only is the movie the first live-action feature to have a Latino superhero lead, but it also features the first immigrant family. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports.

Taylor Swift Effect helps Sunday Night Football ratings soar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

The Taylor Swift Effect is real, and a clear win for NFL ratings.The Kansas City Chiefs' nail-biting win over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football averaged about 27 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to NBC Sports. This makes it the most-watched Sunday TV broadcast since Super Bowl LVII this past February.Swift was spotted in a box suite and was seated alongside Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany. Also in the suite were her pals Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, as well as actor Hugh Jackman. NBC Sports noted that this is also a 22% increase from last year's Week 4 game, which was when the Chiefs took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tom Brady was still playing for Tampa Bay at the time.Taylor Swift, second from left, and Brittany Mahomes, second from right, watch a play between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)How does Swift play into this?Well, the ...

Trayshon Lowery Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision on Palmdale Road [Victorville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

20-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles Near Del Gado RoadVICTORVILLE, CA (October 3, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a pedestrian-auto collision on Palmdale Road claimed the life of Trayshon Lowery.Shortly before 6:00 p.m., deputies responded to the incident on Palmdale Road, between Del Gado and Cahuenga roads after receiving reports of an accident.Upon arrival, they discovered the pedestrian lying unconscious on the roadway. Deputies unfortunately pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene due to the extent of their injuries.Based on the initial investigation, at least two vehicles hit the man attempting to cross Palmdale Road. Both drivers involved stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the authorities.Later, Victorville Officials identified the deceased victim as 20-year-old Trayshon Lowery.At this time, the Victorville Sheriff’s Station is asking those with additional information about the fatal pedestrian crash to contact them at (760) 241-2...

Jean Ramirez Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on South Grade Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

Female Passenger Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash Near State Route 76SAN DIEGO, CA (October 3, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, authorities arrested Jean Ramirez following a fatal car crash on South Grade Road.The fatal incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on South Grade Road, just north of State Route 76 in the Palomar Mountain area, per officials.According to the report, a southbound black Subaru drove off the roadway and into a steep hill. Afterward, the Subaru rolled over and came to a stop after crashing into a tree in the area.Tragically, responding CHP personnel declared the female passenger dead at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed publicly, pending notification from her next of kin.The driver, identified as 20-year-old Jean Ramirez, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.A short time later, police arrested Ramirez for felony DUI and homicide-related charges. Additional information about the fatal accident will be updated as it b...

Sierra Miguel Arrested after Fatal Head-On Collision on Highway 99 [Oroville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

Female Honda Driver Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash near Toland RoadOROVILLE, CA (October 3, 2023) – Late Saturday morning, Sierra Miguel was in custody following a deadly head-on crash on Highway 99.Officers arrived around 11:01 a.m., on the northbound lanes of the freeway near Toland Road after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.Per reports, the driver of a black Cadillac Escalade crossed into oncoming traffic in attempt to pass a truck and a semi-truck. However, the Cadillac did not have enough room to do so.As a result, the Cadillac driver struck a blue Honda Accord head-on. Medics arrived and pronounced the female Honda driver dead at the scene. However, her identity remains undisclosed to the public.Paramedics transported the Cadillac driver – 31-year-old Sierra Miguel of Arcata – to a nearby hospital for further treatment of her injuries. Meanwhile, Miguel’s child passenger suffered minor injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers arrested Miguel for vehicul...

Garret William Houston Killed in 2-Car Accident on Randsburg Cutoff Road [Mojave, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Highway 14MOJAVE, CA (October 3, 2023) – Late Friday, Garret William Houston lost his life in a two-car collision on Randsburg Cutoff Road.Authorities arrived to the scene approximately one mile west of Highway 14 on September 22nd. As of now, the circumstances leading up to the accident remain unclear.However, reports indicate that Houston was behind the wheel when his vehicle collided with another car. Due to the severity of injuries sustained, 39-year-old Houston, a resident of Tehachapi, was pronounced deceased at the accident scene.A comprehensive investigation is currently in progress to determine further details surrounding the fatal car accident on Randsburg Cutoff Road. As soon as additional information becomes available, it will be shared with the public.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Garret William Houston. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.The death of a family me...

Heisman Watch: USC’s Caleb Williams would join select company even if he finishes second

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

Caleb Williams is chasing Heisman Trophy history on more than one level.The USC quarterback is attempting to join Ohio State running back Archie Griffin as the only repeat winners. But the list of Heisman honorees who finished second the following year is equally short. It includes Oklahoma running back Billy Sims, who won the Heisman in 1978 and was runner-up to USC’s Charles White in 1979, and nobody else.Even a third-place finish the succeeding year is high bar for the winners, with just six players accomplishing the feat: SMU running back Doak Walker, BYU quarterback Ty Detmer, Oklahoma quarterback Jason White, USC quarterback Matt Leinart, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Louisville quarterback Lamar JacksonWilliams has all the ingredients necessary to return to New York City as a finalist, from the brand power of his school to video-game statistics he produces each week to the big-stage showdowns looming in the heart of the season.But like so many other winners, William...

Stabbing in front of Concord BART station puts man in hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:17:07 GMT

CONCORD — A stabbing in front of a BART station Monday night hospitalized a person, officials with the transit system said.The man, whose approximate age was not released, was expected to survive his injuries and remained in stable condition at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek on Tuesday morning, according to an email from BART spokesperson Jim Allison.Police arrested a 70-year-old Castro Valley man on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Allison said. Police continued Tuesday morning to investigate the circumstances that led to the stabbing, he said.According to BART, the stabbing happened in front of the Concord station in the 1400 block of Oakland Ave. Allison said BART Crisis Intervention specialists found the victim lying in the bus zone in front of the station.BART did not stop trains at the station for about 10 minutes, beginning about 7:25 p.m., according to the agency. They resumed full service after that interruption.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Saf...