| Case Number | 2023-01692 |
| Name | STUBBLEFIELD, Preston |
| City of Residence | Escondido |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 05/05/2005 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido , CA, 92029, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Roadway, 25066 North Centre City Parkway, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/25/2023 1451 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/24/2023 1314 hours |
| Summary | The decedent was an 18 year old White male who resided in a home in Escondido. On the afternoon of 05/24/2023, the decedent was involved in a rollover vehicle accident near an offramp, and he was ejected from the vehicle compartment. The decedent was transported to Palomar Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased on 05/25/2023. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | |
| Contributing Conditions | |
| Manner | |
| Investigating Agency | Escondido Police |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01622 |
| Name | MUNOZ, Donna Miroslava |
| City of Residence | |
| State of Residence | |
| DOB | 09/28/1983 |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Death | Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, West Mission Bay Drive and Quivira Road, San Diego, California, 92109, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/18/2023 1000 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/18/2023 UNK |
| Summary | The decedent was a 39-year-old female who resided in the city of Los Angeles. On the morning of 05/18/2023, the decedent was the frontseat passenger of a Toyota Prius making a right hand turn from West Mission Bay Drive onto Quivira Road in San Diego when a motorcycle also travelling westbound on West Mission Bay Drive collided with the passenger side of the Prius. Witnesses called 9-1-1 to request assistance from emergency services personnel. Upon their arrival, paramedics provided lifesaving procedures while transporting the decedent to the Scripps Mercy Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Upon her arrival in the ED, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to to avail with death being pronounced due to trauma. |
| 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 | 2023-01617 |
| Name | DYE Sr., Richard Vaughn |
| City of Residence | Valley Center |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 06/27/1990 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | In front of Lilac Foods, 28960 Lilac Road, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, 28960 Lilac Road, Valley Center, California, 92082, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/17/2023 2041 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/17/2023 2036 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 32-year-old male who resided with his mother and siblings in the city of Valley Center. On 05/17/2023, the decedent was a pedestrian crossing Lilac Street in Valley Center when he was struck by a vehicle and thrown into the pathway of a second vehicle. Both vehicles remained on scene while witnesses called 9-1-1 requesting emergency services personnel. Upon their arrival, paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death without providing medical interventions due to trauma. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force injury |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | California Highway Patrol |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01600 |
| Name | ASCH , Marilynn |
| City of Residence | El Cajon |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 02/23/1953 |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Death | Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Roadway, Soldin Lane and Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/16/2023 0058 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/03/2023 1304 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 70-year-old female who resided in the city of El Cajon. On 05/03/2023, the decedent was driving an Infiniti sedan northbound on Soldin Lane when her Infiniti collided with another vehicle traveling westbound on Olde Highway 80 in El Cajon. Witnesses called 9-1-1 with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Upon their arrival, paramedics transported the unresponsive decedent by ambulance to the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Upon her arrival in the ED, the decedent was diagnosed with multiple injuries and underwent surgical intervention prior to being admitted to the facility. The decedent's level of health continued to decline throughout her admit until death was pronounced. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force injury |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | California Highway Patrol |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01595 |
| Name | YONG, Erlinda Lagdamen |
| City of Residence | Bonita |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 10/14/1936 |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Death | UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, Telegraph Canyon Road at Old Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista, California, 91910, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/15/2023 1413 |
| Date and time of Injury | 5/15/2023 1328 |
| Summary | The decedent was an 86-year-old female who resided in the city of Bonita. On 05/15/2023, the decedent was driving a van when she exited a driveway along the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road in Chula Vista to make a left hand turn into the westbound lanes of traffic. A pickup truck traveling eastbound on Telegraph Canyon Road collided with the decedent's van as it crossed the eastbound lanes of traffic. 9-1-1 calls were made with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting the decedent by ambulance to the UC San Diego Medical Center's Emergency Department (ED). Upon her arrival in the ED, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Multiple blunt force injuries |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | Chula Vista Police |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01587 |
| Name | AUSTIN, Derrin Eugene |
| City of Residence | San Marcos |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 08/26/1967 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido , CA, 92029, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, 623 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, California, 92025, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/14/2023 2225 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/14/2023 2200 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 55-year-old male who resided in the city of San Marcos. On 05/14/2023, the decedent was driving a motorcycle northbound on Escondido Boulevard in the city of Escondido. For unknown reasons, the decedent lost control of the motorcycle and struck a curb prior to being ejected. A 9-1-1 call was placed with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedic transported the decedent by ambulance to the Palomar Medical Center Emergency Department (ED). Upon his arrival in the ED, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Multiple blunt force injuries |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | Escondido Police |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01567 |
| Name | JASMER, Michael David Harry |
| City of Residence | Vista |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 10/28/1998 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Street, 600 block of North Melrose Drive , Vista, California, 92083, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, 600 block of North Melrose Drive , Vista, California, 92083, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/13/2023 2336 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/13/2023 2325 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 24-year-old male who resided with family in the city of Vista. On the evening of 05/13/2023, the decedent was driving a Mercedes sedan southbound on North Melrose Drive. For unknown reasons, the decedent's vehicle veered right striking a utility pole on the west sidewalk. The vehicle traveled up the adjacent hill and came to a stop after striking a residential wooden fence. A 9-1-1 call was made to report the incident. San Diego County Sheriff's Department and Vista Fire Department units were dispatched to the call for service. Upon their arrival, responding paramedics contacted the unresponsive decedent and pronounced death due to injuries. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force injuries of chest |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | San Diego Sheriff |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01545 |
| Name | SANTIZO, Cristian Isaac |
| City of Residence | National City |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 02/15/1997 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Landscaped Center Divide, 2800 block of National City Boulevard, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, 2800 block of National City Boulevard, National City, California, 91950, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/12/2023 0027 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/12/2023 0003 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 26-year-old male who resided in National City. On the early morning hours of 05/12/2023, the decedent appeared to be the driver and sole occupant of a Toyota sedan travelling southbound on National City Boulevard. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop of the decedent's vehicle but he continued to travel southbound. For unknown reasons, the decedent appeared to lose control of his vehicle prior to traveling westbound from the roadway and colliding with parked vehicles and sign at a car dealership as well as traffic standards. The vehicle returned to the southbound lanes of travel prior to the decedent being ejected from the vehicle to a landscaped center divide. Responding paramedics contacted the unresponsive decedent and confirmed death. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force injuries of head and torso |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | National City Police |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01544 |
| Name | MARTINEAU, Jared Michael |
| City of Residence | Lakeside |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 09/19/1993 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Highway, E/B I-8, East of Lake Jennings Park Road , El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/11/2023 2042 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/02/2023 1658 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 29-year-old male who resided in Lakeside. On the late afternoon hours of 05/02/2023, the decedent was driving his Ford pickup truck eastbound on Interstate Route 8 when he lost control of his vehicle after colliding with another vehicle. The decedent was ejected from the pickup truck as it rolled over multiple times and came to rest in the westbound lanes. A 9-1-1 call was placed to report the incident. Responding paramedics transported the decedent to the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. He was diagnosed with multiple injuries and admitted to the facility. His condition continued to decline throughout his admit until death was pronounced on 05/11/2023. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force head and torso trauma |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | California Highway Patrol |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01500 |
| Name | LEYBA , Ulyses |
| City of Residence | Escondido |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 10/10/1990 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Palomar Medical Center, 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido , CA, 92029, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Street, W 9th Ave and W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, California, 92029, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/07/2023 2226 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/07/2023 2156 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 32-year-old, Hispanic male who resided in Escondido. On the evening of 05/07/2023, the decedent was a pedestrian crossing West Valley Parkway in the city of Escondido when he was struck by a Mazda Sports Utility Vehicle traveling eastbound on the same roadway. The driver of the Mazda called 9-1-1 and awaited the arrival of law enforcement and fire personnel. Responding paramedics transported the decedent to the Palomar Medical Center Emergency Department (ED). Upon his arrival to the ED, the decedent became pulseless and lifesaving measures were performed to no avail until death was pronounced. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Blunt force injuries of the torso |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | Escondido Police |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-01491 |
| Name | CORNEJO, Juan Francisco |
| City of Residence | Temecula |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 06/27/1990 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Highway, S/B ISR 15, S of Gopher Canyon, UC, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Highway, S/B ISR 15, S of Gopher Canyon, UC, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/07/2023 0237 |
| Date and time of Injury | 05/07/2023 0226 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 32-year-old male who resided in Temecula. On the morning of 05/07/2023, the decedent was stopped in his Dodge sedan for unknown reasons on Interstate Route 15 South when it was struck by an Infiniti sedan. The decedent was ejected from his vehicle as it spun spin across the highway to the west shoulder of the roadway. Witnesses called 9-1-1 to report the incident and request emergency services assistance. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death without medical intervention due to trauma. |
| 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 | 2023-01434 |
| Name | BACANI, Edgardo |
| City of Residence | San Diego |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 01/31/1939 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Highway, W/B SR 94 at SB I-15 onramp, San Diego, California, 92102, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 05/02/2023 0444 |
| Date and time of Injury | 4/21/2023 1904 |
| Summary | The decedent was an 84-year-old male who resided in an apartment in San Diego. On 4/21/2023, the decedent was a restrained passenger of a vehicle travelling at freeway speeds in an unspecified area of San Diego. For unknown reasons, the decedent's vehicle struck a cement barrier prior to rolling over. Witnesses called 9-1-1 to request emergency medical services assistance. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting the decedent to the UC San Diego Medical Center Emergency Department. Upon his arrival, the decedent underwent surgical intervention and was admitted to the facility. The decedent's level of health continued to decline throughout his admit until 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 | 2023-01419 |
| Name | SUFY SANTIAGO, Sergio de Jesus |
| City of Residence | Tijuana |
| State of Residence | |
| DOB | 11/19/1995 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | El Capitan (on trail) , 13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | El Capitan Trail , 13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 04/30/2023 1910 |
| Date and time of Injury | 04/30/2023 1909 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 27-year-old male who resided in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. On the evening of 04/30/2023, the decedent, along with friends, hiked El Capitan Trail. During the hike, they ran out of water and two individuals returned to their vehicle to get water while the decedent and another friend stayed behind. While awaiting their return, the decedent was witnessed to become unresponsive and 9-1-1 was called. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts were performed until paramedic's arrival. Despite life saving measures performed by arriving paramedics, his death was pronounced on scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Pending |
| Contributing Conditions | - |
| Manner | Pending Investigation |
| Investigating Agency | San Diego Sheriff |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2023-00145 |
| Name | MATTHIAS, Richard Benjamin |
| City of Residence | Vista |
| State of Residence | California |
| DOB | 06/14/1967 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Death | Found, Easement, 3400 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92110, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Easement, 3400 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92110, San Diego, USA |
| Date and time of death | 01/11/2023 0317 |
| Date and time of Injury | 01/--/2023 unk |
| Summary | The decedent was a 55-year-old male who resided in the city of Vista. On the evening of 01/10/2023, a passerby saw the decedent lying in the bushes next to the Pechanga Sports Arena parking lot. Several hours later, the passerby walked by the area again and saw the decedent in the same position and location. The passerby attempted to rouse the decedent to no avail and 9-1-1 was called. Paramedics arrived to the scene and confirmed death due to postmortem changes. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Acute methamphetamine intoxication |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | San Diego Police Department |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |
| Case Number | 2022-03935 |
| Name | Next of kin not notified |
| City of Residence | |
| State of Residence | |
| DOB | |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Death | Imperial Beach (on beach), 1330 block of Cortez Avenue , Imperial Beach, California, 91932, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Ocean, Unknown |
| Date and time of death | 11/26/2022 0642 |
| Date and time of Injury | 11/26/2022 0610 |
| Summary | The decedent was an unidentified Hispanic female who appeared to be approximately 16-25 years old and was presumed to be a Mexican national. On the morning hours of 11/26/2022, witnesses and lifeguards observed a panga style boat with multiple persons in the Pacific Ocean off the shore of Imperial Beach. The boat was witnessed to overturn and 911 was contacted for assistance. Lifeguards responded to assist, and additional agencies were dispatched to the scene. The decedent was brought to shore where her death was pronounced by paramedics. Another female (SDCMEO Case 2022-03933) was also pronounced deceased on scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Drowning |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | San Diego Sheriff |
| Next of kin notified | No |
| Case Number | 2022-03933 |
| Name | CHAN CANUL, Julia Estebana |
| City of Residence | |
| State of Residence | |
| DOB | 05/10/1983 |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Death | Imperial Beach (on beach), 1330 block of Cortez Avenue , Imperial Beach, California, 91932, San Diego, USA |
| Place of injury | Ocean, Unknown |
| Date and time of death | 11/26/2022 0639 |
| Date and time of Injury | 11/26/2022 0610 |
| Summary | The decedent was a 39-year-old Hispanic female who was a Mexican national. On the morning hours of 11/26/2022, witnesses and lifeguards observed a panga style boat with multiple persons in the Pacific Ocean off the shore of Imperial Beach. The boat was witnessed to overturn and 911 was contacted for assistance. Lifeguards responded to assist, and additional agencies were dispatched to the scene. The decedent was brought to shore where her death was pronounced by paramedics. Another female (SDCMEO Case 2022-03935) was also pronounced deceased on scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated CoD | Drowning |
| Contributing Conditions | None |
| Manner | Accident |
| Investigating Agency | San Diego Sheriff |
| Next of kin notified | Yes |