Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-00985
Name TRAN, Trung Quy
City of Residence La Jolla
State of Residence California
DOB 01/05/1934
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Home, 8542 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/10/2026 0950
Date and time of Injury 04/10/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was found unresponsive in his home after witnesses reported smoke coming from the residence. Rescue personnel transported him to a local hospital where his death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00976
Name WEATHERFORD, Connie
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 11/07/1946
Gender Female
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, W Valley Pkwy at Arboles Place , Escondido, California, 92029, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/08/2026 1405
Date and time of Injury 04/07/2026 1254
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which collided with another vehicle. Witnesses called 911. Paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting her 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
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00961
Name WEATHERFORD, David A
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 01/01/1946
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury street, W Valley Pkwy at Arboles Pl , Escondido, California, 92029, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/07/2026 1321
Date and time of Injury 04/07/2026 1254
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a sedan that collided with another vehicle. Witnesses called 911. Paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting 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
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00953
Name STRAASS, Mark Gerald Vaughn
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 11/26/1953
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, W/B SR 78, W of Mastros Trailer Park Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/06/2026 1631
Date and time of Injury 4/4/2026 1449
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck that collided head-on with another vehicle. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of neck, trunk, and extremities
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00945
Name DE VILBISS, Norman R
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 06/23/1945
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B Interstate 5 just north of Harbor Dr, Oceanside, California, 92058, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/05/2026 1418
Date and time of Injury 4/5/2026 1253
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck that for unknown reasons veered off the highway and struck a tree on an embankment. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the scene. The decedent was extricated from the vehicle and transported via air ambulance 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 California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00939
Name CANALES LOPEZ, Jesus
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 10/15/1959
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, W/B SR 78, W. of Mastros Trailer Park Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, W/B SR 78, W. of Mastros Trailer Park Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/04/2026 1535
Date and time of Injury 04/04/2026 1449
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck that collided with another pickup truck prior to both vehicles overturning multiple times. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel being dispatched. Fire personnel contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00938
Name CONTRERAS ALBINO, Maria Del Carmen
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 08/11/1977
Gender Female
Place of Death Roadway, W/B SR 78, W. of Mastros Trailer Park Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, W/B SR 78, W. of Mastros Trailer Park Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/04/2026 1534
Date and time of Injury 04/04/2026 1449
Summary The decedent was a passenger of a pickup truck that collided with another pickup truck prior to both vehicles overturning multiple times. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel being dispatched. Fire personnel extricated the decedent from the vehicle and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00930
Name WHITE, Miranda Marie
City of Residence Pauma Valley
State of Residence California
DOB 07/17/1998
Gender Female
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, SR 76, E. of Pauma Valley Drive, Pauma Valley, California, 92061, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/04/2026 0002
Date and time of Injury 04/03/2026 1412
Summary The decedent was driving a vehicle that struck a guardrail prior to colliding with a pickup truck. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the scene. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures and she was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - Oceanside
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00912
Name BAUGH JACKSON, Rhaymon Edward
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 01/09/1996
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway , N/B ISR 805, S. of Murray Ridge Rd , San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway , N/B ISR 805, S. of Murray Ridge Rd , San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/02/2026 0523
Date and time of Injury 04/02/2026 0459
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle which collided with an SUV. 911 was called. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of trunk and extremities
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00887
Name BUANGAN , Evelyn De Castro
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 01/24/1946
Gender Female
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, Willow Glen Drive East of Jamacha Road, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/30/2026 1904
Date and time of Injury 03/30/2026 1757
Summary The decedent was the unrestrained passenger of a vehicle that collided head-on with another vehicle which apparently veered across the center line of traffic. Witnesses called 911. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting the decedent to a local hospital. Upon arrival, lifesaving measures continued to no avail with death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - El Cajon
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00880
Name LOPEZ, Sergio Aaron
City of Residence San Ysidro
State of Residence California
DOB 11/05/1978
Gender Male
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 3000 block of Palm Avenue, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/29/2026 2119
Date and time of Injury 03/29/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle that collided with a parked vehicle. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00870
Name PEDROZA, Ignacio
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 01/01/1966
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Highway (UC), S/B ISR 5, N of E Street, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, transition ramp, W/B SR 54 to S/B ISR 5, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/29/2026 0419
Date and time of Injury 03/29/2026 0053
Summary The decedent was driving an SUV which collided with another vehicle prior to leaving the transition ramp and plunging into the river below. 911 was called. The submerged SUV was extricated from the water prior to the decedent being contacted and death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions Water submersion
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00869
Name PEDROZA, Monica Silvia
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 12/30/1972
Gender Female
Place of Death Sweetwater River, 32.650347, -117.104219, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, transition ramp, W/B SR 54 to S/B ISR 5, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/29/2026 0132
Date and time of Injury 03/29/2026 0053
Summary The decedent was the passenger of an SUV which collided with another vehicle prior to leaving the transition ramp and plunging into the river below. 911 was called. The decedent was extricated from the submerged vehicle to the riverbank where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions Water submersion
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00867
Name STEINER, Rene Ernest
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 07/04/1956
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Hospice Lakeview Home, 9472 Loren Drive , La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Place of injury intersection, Paseo Montalban at Via Cima Bella, San Diego, California, 92129, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/28/2026 2017
Date and time of Injury 03/10/2026 unk
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian who was crossing the street when he was struck by a school bus. Law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. He was later transferred to a second facility where death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of head with skull fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, and cerebral contusions
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00866
Name NIETO, Juan Carlos
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 05/26/1975
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, intersection , Woodside Avenue at Prospect Avenue, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, intersection , Woodside Avenue at Prospect Avenue, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/28/2026 2010
Date and time of Injury 03/28/2026 2005
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian struck by a pickup truck. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt impact injuries of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00854
Name RAMSEY Jr., Jeffrey Thomas
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 12/18/1990
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B SR 52, E. of Convoy Street, San Diego, California, 92111, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/27/2026 1811
Date and time of Injury 03/18/2026 0731
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injury of head and extremities including subdural hematoma and femur fractures
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00846
Name GOLEMBIESKI, Christopher Robert
City of Residence Kings Mountain
State of Residence North Carolina
DOB 11/07/2005
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, N/B ISR 5, S. of L Street, Chula Vista, California, 91911, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B ISR 5, S. of L Street, Chula Vista, California, 91911, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/26/2026 2205
Date and time of Injury 03/26/2026 2145
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle of which he apparently lost control prior to being ejected and struck by multiple vehicles. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on 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 2026-00839
Name WELCOME, Charles Anthony
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 01/28/1996
Gender Male
Place of Death street, 4300 block of W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, California, 92107, San Diego, USA
Place of injury street, 4300 block of W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, California, 92107, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/26/2026 0207
Date and time of Injury 03/26/2026 0207
Summary The decedent was standing in a lane of traffic when he was struck by a sedan. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the unresponsive decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00820
Name ROTH, William John
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 11/11/1939
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 1600 Blk S Iris Ln and 500 Blk W El Norte PKWY, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/15/2026 2159
Date and time of Injury 03/11/2026 1539
Summary The decedent was driving a vehicle which collided with another vehicle in Escondido. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injury of left leg
Contributing Conditions Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease; atrial fibrillation; diabetes mellitus
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Escondido Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00817
Name MOORE, Tony Alan
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 03/03/1961
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury street, El cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/24/2026 0106
Date and time of Injury 2/22/2026 1246
Summary The decedent was walking across the street when he was struck by a motorcycle. 911 was called. Emergency services personnel transported him by ambulance 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 La Mesa Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00804
Name GORBEA, Johnathan L
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 01/19/1986
Gender Male
Place of Death El Capitan County Preserve, 13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road , Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Hiking Trail, 32.90944 -116.87412, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/22/2026 1932
Date and time of Injury 03/--/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent failed to return from a hike and was reported missing. His vehicle was found at El Capitan Preserve, and searchers subsequently found the decedent off the trail. Responding paramedics confirmed death at the scene without medical intervention.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00793
Name MEDRANO, Ivan
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 02/12/1996
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Highway, transition ramp , Otay Mesa Road at N/B SR 125, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, transition ramp , Otay Mesa Road at N/B SR 125, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/20/2026 2232
Date and time of Injury 03/20/2026 2232
Summary The decedent was driving an SUV which for unknown reasons struck a traffic signal standard and became engulfed in flames. Law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene. The flames were extinguished prior to fire personnel contacting the decedent and pronouncing death on 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 2026-00784
Name OLIVA, Alexander
City of Residence Emeryville
State of Residence California
DOB 08/11/2005
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, SB ISR 5 at G Street, San Diego, California, 92102, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, SB ISR 5 at G Street, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/19/2026 2353
Date and time of Injury 03/19/2026 2344
Summary The decedent was walking across the highway when he was struck by multiple vehicles. 911 was called. Responding officers contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00781
Name CHARMOLI, Alexander Michael
City of Residence Apache Junction
State of Residence Arizona
DOB 04/24/2007
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 805, N. of Eastgate Mall, San Diego, California, 92121, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/19/2026 1715
Date and time of Injury 03/19/2026 1631
Summary The decedent was was ejected from a motorcycle after colliding with a sedan. 911 was called. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of head
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00756
Name BERTA, James Joseph
City of Residence Coronado
State of Residence California
DOB 07/12/1947
Gender Male
Place of Death Intersection, S/B SR 75 and Tulagi Road, Coronado, California, 92118, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Intersection, S/B SR 75 and Tulagi Road, Coronado, California, 92118, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/17/2026 1349
Date and time of Injury 03/17/2026 1337
Summary The decedent was riding a bicycle which collided with an SUV within the intersection. 911 was called. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force traumatic injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Coronado Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00745
Name BOCCIA, Antonio
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 11/20/1947
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 10000 Block of Challenge Blvd, La Mesa, California, 91941, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/16/2026 0837
Date and time of Injury 03/16/2026
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in La Mesa. Responding paramedics transported the decedent to a local hospital where his death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00740
Name PARSONS, Grace Cheney
City of Residence Encinitas
State of Residence California
DOB 06/17/1950
Gender Female
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 29260 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/15/2026 1755
Date and time of Injury 03/15/2026 1703
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a sedan which collided head-on with another vehicle which for unknown reasons veered into the decedent's lane of travel. 911 was activated and first responders transported the decedent to a local hospital where death was pronounced shortly after arrival.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol , California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00739
Name HERNANDEZ, Guillermo Hernandez
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 03/19/1992
Gender Male
Place of Death Street, 29260 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 29260 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/15/2026 1739
Date and time of Injury 03/15/2026 1703
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck which for unknown reason veered into the opposite lanes of travel prior to colliding head-on with a sedan. 911 was called. First responders contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes