Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-02992
Name SALTER, Yura Nicholas
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 10/28/1991
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, sidewalk, 4100 Block of Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Sidewalk, 4100 Block of Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/26/2026 2109
Date and time of Injury 10/26/2026 Unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to the report of the decedent being ejected from his motorcycle after striking a tree. Responding personnel located the decedent and provided lifesaving measures prior to death being pronounced at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02983
Name GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ, Fortino
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 08/12/1961
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway , N/B ISR 15, N of Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway , N/B ISR 15, N of Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/26/2026 0353
Date and time of Injury 10/26/2026 0334
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was in his vehicle stopped behind a disabled vehicle on the highway's shoulder. Responding personnel extricated him from his vehicle prior to his death being pronounced at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - San Diego
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02968
Name PASCUAL VERGANZA, Guillermo
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/10/1983
Gender Male
Place of Death Otay Mesa Detention Center , 7488 Calzada De La Fuente , San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Place of injury
Date and time of death 10/24/2026 1223
Date and time of Injury
Summary The decedent was a detainee under observation at the Otay Mesa Detention Center who became unresponsive in his single occupancy cell. Facility staff called 911 and provided lifesaving measures while awaiting the arrival of emergency services personnel. Responding personnel continued lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02965
Name DILLAHUNT, Brian Charlie
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 03/21/1989
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street , 1300 Block of E Main St , El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/24/2026 0603
Date and time of Injury 10/24/2026 0443 Hours
Summary Emergency personnel responded to the report of the decedent being a pedestrian in a lane of traffic when he was struck by a pickup truck. Responding personnel transported him to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency El Cajon Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02917
Name WAKEFIELD, Merle Glasper
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 04/12/1957
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Canyon, 4800 Fairmont Avenue, San Diego, California, 92115, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Canyon, 32.764093, -117.097383, San Diego, California, 92115, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/19/2026 0952
Date and time of Injury --/--/2026 Unknown
Summary A passerby called 911 to report finding the unresponsive decedent lying in a riverbed. Responding emergency personnel later located the decedent and confirmed death at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02903
Name YOUNGS, Samantha Cathleen
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/03/1999
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, Torrey Pines State Beach, 12500 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Beach, 12500 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/17/2026 2156
Date and time of Injury 10/--/2026 unk
Summary A passerby called 911 to report finding the unresponsive decedent along the ocean shoreline. Responding emergency personnel made contact with the decedent and confirmed death at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02902
Name BOWLING, Barron Ray
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 05/20/1974
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, 1300 block of Olive Street, Ramona, California, 92065, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 1300 block of Olive Street, Ramona, California, 92065, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/17/2026 2000
Date and time of Injury 10/17/2026 1930
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a report of the decedent being ejected from his motorcycle onto the roadway after striking a fence. Responding personnel provided lifesaving measures prior to death being pronounced at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02831
Name CORTEZ Jr., Felix
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 02/22/1966
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, W/B ISR 8, E of Waring Road, San Diego, California, 92120, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, WB ISR 8, E of Waring Road, San Diego, California, 92120, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/10/2026 2337
Date and time of Injury 10/10/2026 2313
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was a tow truck driver outside of his truck when he was struck by a vehicle. Responding emergency personnel contacted the decedent and pronounced his death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force torso trauma
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02822
Name DE LEON ALVARADO, Destiny Crystal
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 08/04/2002
Gender Female
Place of Death Highway, S/B ISR 805, S of E 4th St , National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 805, S of E 4th St , National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/10/2026 0622
Date and time of Injury 10/10/2026 0605
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian versus vehicle accident involving the decedent who exited her stopped vehicle on the highway. Responding emergency personnel contacted the decedent and pronounced death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02821
Name CLEEK, Dion Micki
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 07/21/1981
Gender Female
Place of Death Street, 800 Block of E Washington Ave, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 800 Block of E Washington Ave, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/10/2026 0032
Date and time of Injury 10/10/2026 0006
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian versus vehicle accident involving the decedent who was the pedestrian. Responding personnel contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency El Cajon Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02791
Name ORTIZ, David Frank
City of Residence Warner Springs
State of Residence California
DOB 06/16/1957
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, NB SR 67, N Of Poway Rd, Poway, California, 92064, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, NB SR 67, N Of Poway Rd, Poway, California, 92064, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/08/2026 0623
Date and time of Injury 10/08/2026 0608
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle, head-on accident involving the decedent who was the driver of one of the vehicles. Responding personnel located the decedent and pronounced his death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02786
Name CAHOONE Jr., William Harvey
City of Residence Hollywood
State of Residence South Carolina
DOB 01/26/1949
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar UCSD Health Escondido, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 1500 Block of W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, California, 92078, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/07/2026 2205
Date and time of Injury 09/04/2026 1159
Summary Emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle colliding with the rear of a second vehicle. The decedent was the driver of the vehicle to the rear. Responding emergency personnel transported the decedent to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Sepsis due to: Urinary tract infection due to: Blunt force injury to the neck
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02756
Name BUTLER, Irvin
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 04/25/1975
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway (Right-of-Way), S/B SR 163 transition ramp to E/B ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, UC, S/B SR 163 transition ramp to E/B ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/05/2026 2028
Date and time of Injury 10/05/2026 2028
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian versus vehicle accident involving the decedent who was reportedly standing on the highway. Responding personnel located the decedent and confirmed him deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02750
Name GOLD, Joseph
City of Residence Spring Valley
State of Residence California
DOB 06/28/1952
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Grossmont Hospital , 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B SR125, S of SR 54 , Spring Valley, California, 91977, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/05/2026 1337
Date and time of Injury 10/5/2026 1252
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle versus highway divider accident involving the decedent who the driver. Responding personnel located and transported him to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02749
Name SANCHEZ, Jesus E
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 04/06/1939
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, 435 H St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Freeway, N/B ISR 5, North of Palm Avenue, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/05/2026 1315
Date and time of Injury 10/05/2026 1224
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was the driver in one of the vehicles. Responding personnel transported the decedent to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02746
Name CORDOVA, Valentin Cornejo
City of Residence Ramona
State of Residence California
DOB 05/21/1950
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, S/B SR 67 at Slaughter House Canyon Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B SR 67 at Slaughter house canyon Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/05/2026 1118
Date and time of Injury 10/05/2026 Unknown
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was a driver in one of the vehicles. Responding personnel contacted the decedent and pronounced his death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02714
Name LEGASPI, Regilellis Liza
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 03/31/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar UCSD Health Escondido, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Intersection, Mountain Meadows Road and Champagne Boulevard, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/02/2026 0623
Date and time of Injury 10/02/2026 0547
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an e-bike versus pickup truck accident involving the decedent who was the bicyclist. Responding personnel located and transported the decedent to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02407
Name SHIMIZU, Roger
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 11/01/1980
Gender Male
Place of Death Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport , 3750 John J Montgomery Dr, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Airport, 3750 John J Montgomery Dr, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 09/07/2026 1721
Date and time of Injury 9/7/2026 Unknown
Summary Emergency personnel responded to the report of a small-plane crash which caught fire at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Responding personnel extinguished the fire prior to locating the decedent and pronouncing death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Thermal and inhalation injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency National Transportation Safety Board, San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02080
Name GREGORY, Denise Ann
City of Residence Valley Center
State of Residence California
DOB 11/06/1970
Gender Female
Place of Death Home (Front Yard), 7530 Mendoza Lane, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 7000 block of Mendoza Lane, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/09/2026 0704
Date and time of Injury 08/07/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was the driver in a single-vehicle versus tree accident. Emergency personnel responded to her home the following day due to a report of her becoming unresponsive and pronounced her death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of the torso complicated by the toxic effects of methamphetamine
Contributing Conditions Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; pulmonary emphysematous changes; hepatic fibrosis
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes