Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2026-01423
Name VERDUZCO, Jesus
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 01/05/1964
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 I-5 N of West Hawthorn Street, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/29/2026 0410
Date and time of Injury 05/29/2026 0259
Summary Emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident involving the decedent who was transported to a local hospital, where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01416
Name BURRIS, Kim Alan
City of Residence Lakeside
State of Residence California
DOB 07/05/1954
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, shoulder, El Monte Road, W. of El Cajon Mountain Truck Trail, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, El Monte Road, W. of El Cajon Mountain Truck Trail, El Cajon, California, 92021, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/28/2026 1126
Date and time of Injury 05/28/2026 1057
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
Contributing Conditions
Manner
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01386
Name GARCIA ROJAS MIRA, Rafael
City of Residence Julian
State of Residence California
DOB 05/18/1991
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, Pine Hills Rd, S of Van Duesan Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway , Pine Hills Rd, S of Van Duesan Rd, Julian, California, 92036, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/25/2026 0728
Date and time of Injury 05/25/2026 0654
Summary The decedent was a passenger involved in a two-vehicle collision. Emergency services received an automated traffic collision alert, and once on scene, 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 California Highway Patrol
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 Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
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 Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
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 Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01344
Name MILLER, Ian Joseph
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 06/19/2001
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B ISR 8, E of Lake Jennings Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/21/2026 1155
Date and time of Injury 05/21/2026 1103
Summary The decedent was a driver involved in a two-vehicle collision. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported the decedent to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01343
Name ORTEGA, Richard
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 06/09/1982
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway , W/B ISR 8, E of Lake Jennings Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway , W/B ISR 8, E of Lake Jennings Road, Lakeside, California, 92040, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/21/2026 1103
Date and time of Injury 05/21/2026 1103
Summary The decedent was a driver involved in a two-vehicle collision. 911 was called. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01340
Name GIANG, Dung
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 12/21/1948
Gender Female
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 4700 block of Fairmont Avenue, San Diego, California, 92116, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/20/2026 2243
Date and time of Injury 05/20/2026 2205
Summary The decedent was a driver involved in a multi-vehicle accident. 911 was called. Responding paramedics transported her to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries, especially chest
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01327
Name ROBERTSON III, Myron Cory
City of Residence San Marcos
State of Residence California
DOB 07/14/1979
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, N/B SR 163, N of Richmond St, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B SR 163, N of Richmond St, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/19/2026 0024
Date and time of Injury 05/19/2026 0010
Summary The decedent was driving a motorcycle of which he apparently lost control prior to striking the median and being ejected. 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 2026-01309
Name CAMPOS, Nicholas Will
City of Residence Warner Springs
State of Residence California
DOB 02/04/1983
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Embankment, 28900 block of Chihuahua Valley Rd, Warner Springs, California, 92086, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 28900 block of Chihuahua Valley Rd, Warner Springs, California, 92086, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/17/2026 1307
Date and time of Injury 05/--/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck which for unknown reasons left the roadway and traveled down an embankment. Family later found the decedent and his truck prior to calling 911. Responding fire personnel contacted the decedent and confirmed death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01297
Name CANNIFF, Daniel Thomas
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 09/09/1997
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, El Cajon Blvd at 56th St , San Diego, California, 92115, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/15/2026 1333
Date and time of Injury 05/15/2026 1255
Summary The decedent was the driver of a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle. 9-1-1 was called and responding paramedics transported him to a local hospital where his death was pronounced.
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 2026-01295
Name GUERRERO VASQUEZ, Julian Nahum
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 10/20/2010
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Fenton Pond, 32.588454, -117.075051, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Fenton Pond, 32.588454, -117.075051, San Diego, California, 92154, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/15/2026 1141
Date and time of Injury 05/--/2026 Unknown
Summary The decedent was found partially submerged in a pond in San Diego. Law enforcement in the area were alerted and lifeguards were requested. Upon lifeguards arrival, death was 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 2026-01272
Name BERHANE, Saba
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 08/20/1945
Gender Female
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Sidewalk, 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/13/2026 1244
Date and time of Injury 05/13/2026 1205
Summary The decedent was walking along a sidewalk when she was struck by a vehicle making a right turn maneuver from a parking lot to the street. The driver called 911. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting her to a local hospital where death was later pronounced.
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 2026-01270
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
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 Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
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 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 Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2026-01234
Name VARGAS CASTRO, Santiago
City of Residence Fallbrook
State of Residence California
DOB 07/24/1950
Gender Male
Place of Death Embankment, 32148 Shirey Road, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Embankment, 32148 Shirey Road, Escondido, California, 92026, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 05/09/2026 1342
Date and time of Injury 05/09/2026 Unk
Summary The decedent was driving a pickup truck which traveled down an embankment and became engulfed in flames. 911 was called. Responding fire personnel extinguished the fire prior to finding the decedent in the truck and pronouncing death on scene.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Extensive thermal injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
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 REED, Larry George
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 Yes
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, Jonathan 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 2026-00985
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 2026-00784
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 None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
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 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
Case Number 2025-01023
Name SZELAGOWSKI, Ryan
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 10/15/1986
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 6600 block of Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, California, 92011, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 04/02/2025 1258
Date and time of Injury 04/02/2025 0457
Summary The decedent was a 38-year-old male who was homeless in Carlsbad. Based on preliminary information, on the morning of 04/02/2025, the decedent was reportedly standing in the roadway within the 6600 block of Carlsbad Boulevard when he was struck by a Kia sedan traveling northbound on the same roadway prior to rising and walking in the roadway while 911 was called. The decedent was then struck and ran over in the same roadway by an unspecified vehicle which did not remain on scene. Responding paramedics transported the decedent by ambulance to a local emergency department. Upon arrival, medical staff assumed the care of the decedent until death was pronounced later that day.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries of head, trunk, and extremities
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Suicide
Investigating Agency Carlsbad Police
Next of kin notified Yes