Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-00691
Name MURPHY, Kathryn
City of Residence Carlsbad
State of Residence California
DOB 03/27/1945
Gender Female
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street (intersection), Palomar Airport Rd at Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, California, 92008, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/10/2026 0502
Date and time of Injury 02/19/2026 Unk
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a vehicle that collided with another vehicle within the intersection. 911 was called. She was transported to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Complications of blunt force traumatic injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00684
Name TORTES, Marcella
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 06/14/1994
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, embankment , Pala Temecula Rd, N of Aruba Rd , Pala, California, 92059, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Embankment, Pala Temecula Rd, N of Aruba Rd , Pala, California, 92059, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/09/2026 0619
Date and time of Injury 03/09/2026 0550
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which for unknown reason left the roadway and overturned onto an embankment. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of the head and neck
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00668
Name KITTS, Patrick Eduardo
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 04/28/1997
Gender Male
Place of Death Street , 6500 Block of Mira Mesa Blvd , San Diego, California, 92121, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street , 6500 Block of Mira Mesa Blvd , San Diego, California, 92121, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/07/2026 0555
Date and time of Injury 03/07/2026 0542
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which struck a tree within the street's center median. Witnesses called 911. 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 San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00629
Name LARA HERNANDEZ, Alvaro
City of Residence Dos Palos
State of Residence California
DOB 10/10/1976
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, S/B ISR 805, N of ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B ISR 805, N of ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92108, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/03/2026 0624
Date and time of Injury 03/03/2026 0602
Summary The decedent was driving a semi-tractor trailer that for unknown reasons veered into the concrete barrier within the gore point at the transition ramp and became engulfed in flames. 9-1-1 was called and responding rescue personnel extinguished the flames. Officers contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of head, trunk, and extremities
Contributing Conditions Inhalation of products of combustion
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00614
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 02/10/1980
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, E/B SR 76 E of Benet Rd, Oceanside, California, 92054, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B SR 76 E of Benet Rd, Oceanside, California, 92054, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/01/2026 2354
Date and time of Injury 03/01/2026 2350
Summary The decedent was walking across the street when he was struck by sedan. 911 was called. Responding officers contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Oceanside Police
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2026-00613
Name GALLARDO, Andres Luis
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 05/14/1982
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 4000 Block of Ashford St, San Diego, California, 92111, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/02/2026 0001
Date and time of Injury 03/01/2026 unk
Summary The decedent was apparently riding a bicycle when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. Another driver found the decedent lying in the street and called 911. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt impact injuries of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00606
Name SANDOVAL, Bailey
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 05/18/2000
Gender Male
Place of Death Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 14000 Block of Espola Rd, Poway, California, 92064, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/01/2026 0735
Date and time of Injury 02/20/2026 Unk
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a sedan which collided head-on with a pickup truck. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Hemorrhagic complications of recent blunt force injuries of trunk and left arm
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00604
Name WEILER, Scott James
City of Residence Oceanside
State of Residence California
DOB 06/11/1973
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Intersection, N/B S Coast Hwy at Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, California, 92054, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 03/01/2026 0453
Date and time of Injury 02/10/2026 1157
Summary The decedent was riding an electric bicycle which struck a traffic light standard. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported him by ambulance to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force head trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Oceanside Police
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 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 Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00585
Name BERNTSEN, Jacob Olin
City of Residence Valley Center
State of Residence California
DOB 05/13/1977
Gender Male
Place of Death Shoulder , E/B Lilac RD East of Roble Verde , Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street , E/B Lilac RD East of Roble Verde , Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/27/2026 1028
Date and time of Injury 02/27/2026 1010 Hours
Summary The decedent was driving an SUV which veered off the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of head and neck
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00550
Name GRAY, Francis Joseph
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 10/11/1987
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, W/B SR 52 E. of Regents Rd, San Diego, California, 92122, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B SR 52 E. of Regents Rd, San Diego, California, 92122, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/24/2026 0150
Date and time of Injury 02/24/2026 0140
Summary The decedent was reportedly standing in an eastbound lane of traffic when he was struck by a pickup truck. 911 was called. Responding officers 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 2026-00548
Name ARAQUE, Miguel
City of Residence Los Angeles
State of Residence California
DOB 09/29/1990
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, SR 94 at Little Tecate Road, Dulzura, California, 91917, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/23/2026 1645
Date and time of Injury 02/23/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan that collided head-on with another vehicle. 911 was called and he transported by air ambulance to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt impact injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00530
Name FAUST, Carey Dean
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 04/02/1963
Gender Male
Place of Death Street, 180 Block North Pacific Street, San Marcos, California, 92069, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 180 Block North Pacific Street , San Marcos, California, 92069, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/21/2026 2039
Date and time of Injury 02/21/2026 2034
Summary The decedent was standing at the rear of his parked vehicle when he was struck by a vehicle. 911 was called. Responding law enforcement contacted the decedent and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head, trunk and extremities including atlantooccipital dislocation
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00521
Name DIAZ, Enrique
City of Residence Menifee
State of Residence California
DOB 02/20/1957
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, 1000 block of Main Street , Ramona, California, 92065, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 1000 block of Main Street , Ramona, California, 92065, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/20/2026 2004
Date and time of Injury 02/20/2026 1941
Summary The decedent was walking across the street when he was struck by a pick-up truck. 911 was called for assistance. First responders arrived 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 CHP - El Cajon
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00485
Name THRUSH, Terry Norman
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 01/08/1978
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, Transition Ramp, N/B ISR 805 to E/B ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92116, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, Transition ramp, S/B ISR 805 to E/B ISR 8, San Diego, California, 92116, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/18/2026 0150
Date and time of Injury 02/18/2026 0150
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which struck a concrete barrier of a transition ramp causing him to be partially ejected and striking the barrier prior to the vehicle stopping. 911 was activated with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the scene. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene due to injuries.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Craniocerebral blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP - San Diego
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00452
Name HAMMER, Sherilynne Valle
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 07/07/2006
Gender Female
Place of Death Roadway, SR 67 at Rio Maria Road, Poway, California, 92064, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, SR 67 at Rio Maria Road, Poway, California, 92064, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/14/2026 2349
Date and time of Injury 02/14/2026 2325
Summary The decedent was the passenger of a sedan which collided with an SUV. 911 was called. Responding law enforcement and fire personnel 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 CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00444
Name SKINNER III, Gale Nelden
City of Residence Spring Valley
State of Residence California
DOB 11/19/1976
Gender Male
Place of Death Street, 9800 block of Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley, California, 91977, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 9800 block of Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley, California, 91977, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/13/2026 2305
Date and time of Injury 02/13/2026 2235
Summary The decedent was driving a sedan which collided with an SUV involved in another vehicle collision moments earlier on the same road. Law enforcement and fire personnel arrived on scene and extricated the decedent from his sedan prior to death being pronounced on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-00003
Name ANDERSEN, Jared David
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 09/20/1980
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Highway, E/B ISR 8, W of Jackson Drive, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B ISR 8, W of Jackson Drive, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/01/2026 0118
Date and time of Injury 01/01/2026 0118
Summary The decedent was reportedly a pedestrian on the highway struck by multiple vehicles. A passerby called 911. Responding officers contacted the decedent and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt impact injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-02781
Name STICKEL, Jean Alice
City of Residence San Marcos
State of Residence California
DOB 07/23/1945
Gender Female
Place of Death Found, street (right-of-way) (in vehicle), 531 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, California, 92069, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, W San Marcos Boulevard at SR 78, UC, San Marcos, California, 92069, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 09/29/2025 0318
Date and time of Injury 09/--/2025 unk
Summary A passerby called 911 to report finding the decedent's overturned sedan in an open lot next to the street. Law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent in her vehicle and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Suicide
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes