Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-01237
Name ELISEA LUA, Felipe J
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 10/11/1984
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, highway, W/B ISR 94, E of ISR 5, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B ISR 94, E of ISR 5, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/10/2026 0543
Date and time of Injury 05/10/2026 0516
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a sedan which for unknown reason struck the median prior to leaving the freeway and striking a tree. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced his death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01236
Name HERNANDEZ, Brian
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 07/31/2002
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, highway, W/B ISR 94, E of ISR 5, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B ISR 94, E of ISR 5, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/10/2026 0546
Date and time of Injury 05/10/2026 0516
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which for unknown reason struck the median prior to leaving the freeway and striking a tree. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced his death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01212
Name SMITH, Joan Marie
City of Residence Anza
State of Residence California
DOB 01/20/1950
Gender Female
Place of Death Embankment, SR 79 at SR 76, Santa Ysabel, California, 92070, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, SR 79 at SR 76, Santa Ysabel, California, 92070, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/06/2026 1320
Date and time of Injury 05/06/2026 1255
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck which collided with a sedan and overturned down an embankment. A passerby called 911. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced her death on 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 2026-01203
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 08/19/1970
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, W/B ISR 8, N of W Main St, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B ISR 8, N of W Main St, El Cajon, California, 92020, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/05/2026 0540
Date and time of Injury 05/05/2026 0521
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which for unknown reason struck the median and overturned multiple times with the decedent being ejected. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head and trunk with skull and rib fractures
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2026-01189
Name ARREDONDO, Randy
City of Residence Alamo
State of Residence Texas
DOB 12/14/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, Shoulder, E/B ISR 8, S of Jacumba Hot Springs , Jacumba, California, 91934, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B ISR 8, S of Jacumba Hot Springs, Jacumba, California, 91934, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/03/2026 1937
Date and time of Injury 05/03/2026 1930
Summary The decedent was one of two passengers ejected from a pickup truck which veered off the freeway and overturned after striking a center embankment. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death 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
Case Number 2026-01188
Name ARREDONDO Jr., Rene
City of Residence Alamo
State of Residence Texas
DOB 02/09/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, E/B ISR 8, S of Jacumba Hot Springs, Jacumba, California, 91934, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B ISR 8, S of Jacumba Hot Springs, Jacumba, California, 91934, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/03/2026 1937
Date and time of Injury 05/03/2026 1930
Summary The decedent was one of two passengers who were ejected from a pickup truck which veered off the roadway and overturned after striking a center embankment. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death 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
Case Number 2026-01185
Name SANTILLAN CORONEL, Angelina Cielo
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 09/10/2011
Gender Female
Place of Death Street, 7600 block of Navajo Road, San Diego, California, 92119, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 7600 block of Navajo Road, San Diego, California, 92119, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/03/2026 1153
Date and time of Injury 05/03/2026 1136
Summary The decedent was a passenger of a sedan which for unknown reason left the street and and struck two pedestrians prior to striking a tree. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries especially abdomen
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01173
Name NEVELS, Johnathan Tyson
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 06/27/1997
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, transition ramp , E/B ISR 8 at Fletcher Parkway , La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/02/2026 0523
Date and time of Injury 05/02/2026 0137
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck which collided with the rear of a tractor trailer prior to being struck from the rear by a sedan. 911 was called. The decedent was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01136
Name FREGOSO LOPEZ, Angel Jose
City of Residence Borrego Springs
State of Residence California
DOB 07/19/2001
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, Shoulder, N/B Di Giorgio Rd, N. of Tilting T Dr , Borrego Springs, California, 92004, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway , N/B Di Giorgio Rd, N. of Tilting T Dr , Borrego Springs, California, 92004, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/29/2026 0550
Date and time of Injury 04/29/2026 0538
Summary The decedent was running on the roadway when he was struck by a pickup truck. The driver called 911. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head, trunk, and extremities with complete atlantooccipital dislocation
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01130
Name ASHAUER, Kyle Anthony
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 06/07/1992
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway (connector ramp), S/B SR 163 to W/B SR 52 **pending confirmation with primary officer**, San Diego, California, 92111, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/28/2026 1809
Date and time of Injury 04/19/2026 0831
Summary The decedent was driving an SUV which veered off the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree. 911 was called. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
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 2026-01096
Name MENDOZA VELAZQUEZ, Jose de Jesus
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 06/02/1978
Gender Male
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 805, N. of SR 54, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/24/2026 1453
Date and time of Injury 04/24/2026 l1323
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which for unknown reason struck an SUV parked along the shoulder. 911 was called. Responding paramedics 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 2026-01095
Name ADAMS Jr., Robert Lee
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 10/04/1994
Gender Male
Place of Death Select Specialty Hospital San Diego, 555 Washington Street, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 3400 block of Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California, 92102, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/21/2026 0140
Date and time of Injury 03/17/2026 0048
Summary The decedent reportedly lost control of a motorcycle he was driving and slid beneath an SUV. 911 call was placed and he was transported to a medical facility for advanced care prior to being discharged to a long-term care facility until death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Complications of blunt head trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01069
Name RODRIGUEZ CERVANTES, Olimpio
City of Residence San Marcos
State of Residence California
DOB 05/25/1947
Gender Male
Place of Death Street, 1900 block W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, California, 92078, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 1900 block W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, California, 92078, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/21/2026 1226
Date and time of Injury 4/21/2026 1211
Summary The decedent was riding a bicycle which colliding with a sedan. 911 was called. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head, trunk, and extremities
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01039
Name NIETVELT, Bernard
City of Residence Redlands
State of Residence California
DOB 11/14/1958
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, 33.108266, -116.450419, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 33.108266, -116.450419, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/18/2026 1046
Date and time of Injury 04/18/2026 1015
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle from which he was ejected prior to being stuck by a tractor-trailer truck. 911 was called. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - El Cajon
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01032
Name SAUTIA, Terence Sha-hi
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 12/06/2002
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, intersection, North Avenue at Autumn Drive, Oceanside, California, 92056, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/17/2026 0725
Date and time of Injury 04/08/2026 1645
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle that for unknown reason struck a curb and concrete pillar. 911 was called. He was transported to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Complications of blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01026
Name MEANS, Gregory Newton
City of Residence Oceanside
State of Residence California
DOB 11/21/1949
Gender Male
Place of Death Street, Mission Avenue east of Mesa Drive, Oceanside, California, 92054, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, Mission Avenue east of Mesa Drive, Oceanside, California, 92054, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/16/2026 0444
Date and time of Injury 04/16/2026 0444
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian struck by a pickup truck. 911 was called. Responding officers contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Oceanside Police
Next of kin notified Yes
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 Acute carbon monoxide poisoning due to: Acute smoke inhalation
Contributing Conditions Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00675
Name GONZALEZ, Nataliee
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 01/09/2000
Gender Female
Place of Death Highway, N/B ISR 805, S of Nobel Dr, San Diego, California, 92121, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B ISR 805, S of Nobel Dr, San Diego, California, 92121, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/08/2026 0438
Date and time of Injury 03/08/2026 Unk
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which became engulfed in flames after striking the median concrete barrier and outside guardrail as well as being struck by another vehicle. 911 was called. First responders arrived on scene and extinguished the fire prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force, thermal, and inhalational injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00603
Name JAMIE, Joelle Kimberly
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 05/13/1992
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, street, 2000 block of West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California, 92109, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 2000 block of West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California, 92109, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/01/2026 0230
Date and time of Injury 03/01/2026 unk
Summary The decedent was a pedestrian who was struck by multiple vehicles. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head, trunk, and extremities
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Suicide
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00289
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 06/25/1943
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, Torrey Pines Road at La Jolla Parkway, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/29/2026 2059
Date and time of Injury 01/29/2026 2028
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which laterally collided with a pickup truck. 911 was called for assistance. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting him to a local emergency department where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions Squamous cell carcinoma of lung
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2026-00176
Name AGUILAR, Andres Enrique
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 03/30/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA, 92056, San Diego, USA
Place of injury
Date and time of death 01/18/2026 1054
Date and time of Injury
Summary The decedent was a participant in the Carlsbad Marathon when he had a witnessed cardiac arrest. On site paramedics initiated resuscitative efforts and responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Acute cardiac arrhythmia with sudden cardiac death due to: Lymphocytic myocarditis
Contributing Conditions Genetic variants of uncertain significance found in DSC2 (Compound heterozygous), CHD2, GATA4, and SCN10A genes
Manner Natural
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-02894
Name JARAMILLO, Nathanael Ross
City of Residence Murrieta
State of Residence California
DOB 10/02/1990
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, N/B ISR 15, S of Old Hwy 395, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B ISR 15, S of Old Hwy 395, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 10/14/2025 0102
Date and time of Injury 10/14/2025 unk
Summary A driver saw the decedent walking on the highway's median and called 911. Officers and fire personnel were later dispatched to the scene. Responding paramedics contacted the unresponsive decedent and pronounced death on scene due to injuries.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injury
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes