Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-02107
Name BEJARANO, Marcelo
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 01/29/1988
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, S/B ISR 15, S. of Mission Rd, Fallbrook, California, 92028, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 15, S. of Mission Rd, Fallbrook, California, 92028, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/11/2026 0044
Date and time of Injury 08/11/2026 0024
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a vehicle traveling the wrong way on the highway colliding head-on with the vehicle driven by the decedent. The decedent was located and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02094
Name ESQUIVEL, Eric Francisco Alvarez
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 07/10/2002
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Street, 13700 block of Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, California, 92130, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 13700 block of Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, California, 92130, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/10/2026 0300
Date and time of Injury 08/10/2026 UNK
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an accident involving the decedent being struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to remain on scene. The decedent was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02082
Name PEREZ JR, Julio Cesar
City of Residence Tijuana
State of Residence
DOB 01/24/1983
Gender Male
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, intersection, Palm Avenue at Norstad Avenue, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/08/2026 1748
Date and time of Injury 08/08/2026 1704
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a motorcycle versus pickup truck accident involving the decedent who was the motorcyclist. The decedent was transported 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 San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02067
Name ANACKER, Ryan Edward
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 11/24/1982
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, street, 1624 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 1600 block of Pepper Drive, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/08/2026 0058
Date and time of Injury 08/08/2026 Unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an accident in which a motorcycle struck multiple parked vehicles. The motorcyclist was located and confirmed deceased 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 2026-02051
Name MIRANDA, John Joachim
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 02/14/1975
Gender Male
Place of Death Intersection, Avocado Blvd at Explorer Road, La Mesa, California, 91941, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Intersection, Avocado Blvd at Explorer Road, La Mesa, California, 91941, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/06/2026 2220
Date and time of Injury 08/06/2026 2201
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Suicide
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02038
Name WARNER, Noah Kumokuhalii
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 11/29/1999
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 5000 block of Texas Street , San Diego, California, 92116, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/05/2026 2217
Date and time of Injury 08/02/2026 Unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an incident location where the decedent was found unresponsive next to an electric scooter. He was transported to a local hospital where his death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force head trauma
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-02006
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 03/03/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Highway , N/B ISR 5, N of Palm Avenue , San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway , N/B ISR 5, north of Palm Avenue , San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/02/2026 2342
Date and time of Injury 08/02/2026 2258
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian versus vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency CHP - San Diego
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2026-02005
Name CRUZ, Naidy
City of Residence Hemet
State of Residence California
DOB 11/23/1994
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, Highway, W/B SR 76 W of Melrose Dr, Oceanside, California, 92057, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B SR 76 W of Melrose Dr, Oceanside, California, 92057, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/02/2026 2151
Date and time of Injury 08/02/2026 Unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a person exiting a vehicle on the highway and being struck by multiple vehicles. The person was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries especially head and neck
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Oceanside Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01997
Name JOY, Trent Casey
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 04/01/1991
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Drainage Canal, 1423 East Washington Avenue, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Drainage Canal, 1423 East Washington Avenue, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/01/2026 1306
Date and time of Injury --/--/2026 Unk
Summary A passerby called 911 to report the unresponsive decedent lying in a drainage canal. Responding emergency personnel later located the decedent and confirmed death on scene. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency El Cajon Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01991
Name HENDERSON, Nicolas Dean
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/20/2004
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, N/B ISR 5, S of ISR 8 , San Diego, California, 92110, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B ISR 5, S of ISR 8 , San Diego, California, 92110, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 08/01/2026 0235
Date and time of Injury 08/01/2026 0222
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01988
Name CARDENAS, Aaron Sebastian
City of Residence San Ysidro
State of Residence California
DOB 10/25/2005
Gender Male
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, northbound ISR 5 south of Mile of Cars Way, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/31/2026 1750
Date and time of Injury 04/02/2026 unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Complications of blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01986
Name RICHARDS , Jerry
City of Residence Oceanside
State of Residence California
DOB 05/17/1940
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Intersection , Carlsbad Village Drive at Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92010, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/31/2026 1726
Date and time of Injury 07/31/2026 0749
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an e-bike versus vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and transported 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 Carlsbad Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01971
Name QIRYAQOS, Nabeel
City of Residence Santee
State of Residence California
DOB 07/01/1956
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Grossmont Hospital , 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, E Chase Ave, E of Chase Terrace, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/29/2026 2130
Date and time of Injury 07/29/2026 2025
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and transported 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 2026-01970
Name VALLIERE, Steven Allan Anthony
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 10/18/1979
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, Fletcher Parkway at Village Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/29/2026 1810
Date and time of Injury 07/20/2026 1025
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of the torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency El Cajon Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01964
Name YOON, Julianna
City of Residence Irvine
State of Residence California
DOB 08/20/2007
Gender Female
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Freeway, S/B ISR 5 FWY, S of Aliso Creek Rest Area, San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/29/2026 1502
Date and time of Injury 07/25/2026 1652
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Complications of blunt force head trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - Oceanside
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01947
Name EDMONSTON, Robert K
City of Residence Carlsbad
State of Residence California
DOB 05/19/1973
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Pacific Ocean, 7201 Calrlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, California, 92008, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Ocean, 7201 Calrlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, California, 92008, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/26/2026 1204
Date and time of Injury 07/--/2026 Unknown
Summary Emergency personnel responded to reports of an unresponsive person found floating in the ocean adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach. Responding emergency personnel pulled the decedent from the water before pronouncing his death at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Drowning
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California State Parks
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01936
Name CESKO, Samir
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 03/21/1966
Gender Male
Place of Death Street , 10500 block of Camino Ruiz, San Diego, California, 92126, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street , 10500 block of Camino Ruiz, San Diego, California, 92126, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/25/2026 0417
Date and time of Injury 07/25/2026 0357
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an accident involving the decedent being struck by a vehicle. The decedent was located and pronounced deceased 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 2026-01920
Name RADABAUGH, Ryan Edward
City of Residence Oceanside
State of Residence California
DOB 02/01/1973
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar UCSD Medical Center Escondido, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury parking lot, 842 South Main Ave, Fallbrook, California, 92028, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/23/2026 0945
Date and time of Injury 07/23/2026 0900
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an accident involving the decedent being struck by a vehicle. The decedent was transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01912
Name WAITE, Bryn Elizabeth
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 04/04/2000
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, La Jolla Shores Beach, 32.86518, -117.25522, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Ocean , Undetermined , La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/22/2026 0934
Date and time of Injury 07/--/2026 Unk
Summary Emergency personnel responded to reports of an unresponsive individual floating in the water. The person was located and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01911
Name MITROVICH, Eleanor Mary
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 12/08/1927
Gender Female
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 6400 block of Cleo Street, San Diego, California, 92115, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/22/2026 0903
Date and time of Injury 07/22/2026 0800
Summary Emergency personnel responded to an accident involving the decedent being struck by a vehicle. The decedent was transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of head, torso, and pelvis
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01884
Name ANDERSON, Suzanne
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 07/09/1962
Gender Female
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 12600 block of El Camino Real, San Diego, California, 92130, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/18/2026 1033
Date and time of Injury 07/18/2026 1003
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01874
Name SALAZAR, Teclo F
City of Residence San Ysidro
State of Residence California
DOB 09/11/1982
Gender Male
Place of Death Camp Pendleton Fire Station 5 (Helipad), 21401 Wire Mountain Road, Oceanside, California, 92058, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 5, S. of Las Pulgas Road, Camp Pendleton, California, 92055, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 07/17/2026 0504
Date and time of Injury 07/17/2026 0359
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and pronounced deceased on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of head and trunk including rib fractures and hemothoraces
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01512
Name ROTHWELL, Robert
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 04/19/1966
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Beach, 3902 29th Street , Del Mar, California, 92014, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 06/08/2026 1722
Date and time of Injury 06/08/2026 Unknown
Summary Emergency personnel responded to the report of the decedent being found unresponsive in the ocean. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Drowning
Contributing Conditions Cardiac hypertrophy
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01385
Name PEREZ, Sophia
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 10/12/2001
Gender Female
Place of Death Embankment (in vehicle), W/B ISR, 8 W of Mollison Ave, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Embankment (in vehicle), W/B ISR 8 W of Mollison Ave, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/25/2026 0339
Date and time of Injury 05/25/2026 0326
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident involving the decedent, a passenger in the vehicle, who was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Thermal injuries
Contributing Conditions Blunt force trauma
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01384
Name PEREZ, Aaron Jose
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 08/16/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Embankment (in vehicle), W/B ISR 8, W of Mollison Ave, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Embankment (in vehicle), W/B ISR 8 W of Mollison Ave, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/25/2026 0339
Date and time of Injury 05/25/2026 0326
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was located and confirmed deceased at the scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Thermal injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01359
Name MAY, Cailey R.
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/22/1994
Gender Female
Place of Death Railroad right-of-way, Intersection of California St and W Hawthorn Street , San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Railroad right-of-way, 2000 block of California Street , San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/22/2026 1839
Date and time of Injury 05/22/2026 1826
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian struck by a train. 911 was called. First responders provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01270
Name HUNTER, Gage Joshua
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 11/23/2007
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Forester creek (in vehicle), 600 block of La Cresta Rd, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Creek, embankment, 600 block of La Cresta Rd, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/13/2026 0052
Date and time of Injury 05/--/2026 unk
Summary Fire personnel responded to the report of a rubbish fire upon the embankment and extinguished the flames to find the decedent within a charred vehicle. Fire personnel contacted the decedent and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Inhalation of products of combustion
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes