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Howard Lewis Allen Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 10 [Orange County, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Mile Marker 877ORANGE COUNTY, TX (September 6, 2023) – Wednesday morning, Howard Lewis Allen was killed in a pedestrian accident on Highway 10.The incident happened around 4:40 a.m., on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near mile marker 877 on August 30th.Per reports, the driver of an eastbound 2018 Toyota Rav4 struck a pedestrian who was crossing the highway.Shortly after, the driver of an 18-wheeler semi-truck also struck the pedestrian. Medics arrived and pronounced the man, 71-year-old Allen, of Orange dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver, 53-year-old Luis Hernandez and his three passengers remained unharmed.At this time, an active investigation into the pedestrian crash on Highway 10 is still underway. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the Howard Lewis Allen. May you find comfort and strength during th...

Anuar Jobi and Astulfo Cantu Jr. Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Expressway 83 [Brownsville, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

2 Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision on Main StreetBROWNSVILLE, TX (September 4, 2023) – Sunday morning, Anuar Jobi and Astulfo Cantu Jr., were killed in a wrong-way crash on Expressway 83.Police responded to the scene around 3:20 a.m., on the eastbound lane of Expressway 83, near the Main Street overpass.According to reports, the driver of a wrong-way vehicle struck a white Toyota SUV, occupied by Saint Joseph students.Medics arrived and pronounced the rear driver’s side passenger dead at the scene. Authorities later identified him as 17-year-old Anuar Jobi.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics also pronounced Cantu Jr. dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the three others to a nearby hospital for further treatment.At this time, an active investigation to determine more information is still currently underway. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and ...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Winchester Boulevard [San Jose, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Stolen-Vehicle Accident near Walgrove WaySAN JOSE, CA (September 6, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Winchester Boulevard.Officers responded to the scene around 3:22 a.m., near Walgrove Way.Per reports, the driver of a northbound 2019 Hyundai SUV left the roadway and struck a man who was walking on the sidewalk. The male suspect, described as a juvenile, then crashed into a tree.First responders arrived and declared the male pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary operations. Following preliminary duties, officers arrested the Hyundai driver who was operating a stolen vehicle.Anyone with additional information about the fatal pedestrian collision on Winchester Boulevard is asked to contact Detective Malvido at 408-277-4654. Once available, further details wil...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle-Truck Collision on Greenback Lane [Citrus Heights, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near Sunrise Boulevard Left Motorcyclist DeadCITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (September 6, 2023) – Late Monday morning, a motorcycle-truck collision on Greenback Lane left one person fatally injured.Officials received reports of the collision around 11:08 a.m. near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard.Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a heavily damage truck and motorcycle. Medical responders immediately transported the motorcyclist to a hospital where they unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.Meanwhile, the uninjured truck driver and their passenger remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.In the end, authorities closed all the westbound lanes on Greenback Lane at Arcadia Drive for several hours for investigation. Both roadways were reopened shortly after.The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased rider’s identity once the next of kin has been notified.The Citrus Heights Police Department is...

Driver Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Springs Road [Vallejo, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Pursuit Crash near Tregaskis AvenueVALLEJO, CA (September 6, 2023) – Early Wednesday evening, one driver was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Springs Road.The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m., near Tuolumne Street.According to reports, officers approached a Toyota Avalon that matched the description of a vehicle that was connected to multiple armed robberies.In doing so, the suspect vehicle sped away in an easterly direction, traveling through multiple stop lights and signs. Amidst the pursuit, the suspect vehicle crashed into two other cars causing fatal injuries to one driver. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, the Toyota driver fled the scene on foot. In addition, paramedics took a female passenger from the suspect vehicle to a nearby hospital with significant injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers located a loaded firearm inside the Toyota. At this time, Vallejo Police officers are asking anyone wi...

Antique autos still a draw in tech-obsessed Silicon Valley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

When it comes to cars, Silicon Valley is known for its penchant for the shiniest, newest techiest vehicles: hybrids, electric cars and self-driving EVs, all loaded with microchips, screens and satellite connections. But for Allan Greenberg and other members of the Santa Clara Valley Ford Model T Club, there’s something that’s still very alluring about an automobile made in the first part of the last century.“There’s something about the old cars that is really attractive to people,” said Greenberg, who learned to drive on a 1936 Chevrolet and also owns a modern Chevy Bolt. “People are amazed at the technology from back then.”Allen Greenberg’s 1923 Ford Model T Touring is parked in front of the gazebo at History Park in San Jose. The 23rd annual Antique Autos event will take place Sept. 9, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Allen Greenberg) Greenberg and his wife, Lucy, will be bringing their red 1923 Model T out to History Park in San Jose t...

Judge orders Texas to remove migrant-blocking barriers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

By Priscilla Alvarez | CNNA federal judge ordered Texas to remove floating barriers in the Rio Grande and barred the state from building new or placing additional buoys in the river, according to a Wednesday court filing, marking a victory for the Biden administration.Judge David Alan Ezra ordered Texas to take down the barriers by September 15 at its own expense.The border buoys have been a hot button immigration issue since they were deployed in the Rio Grande as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security initiative known as Operation Lone Star. The Justice Department had sued the state of Texas in July claiming that the buoys were installed unlawfully and asking the judge to force the state to remove them.In the lawsuit, filed in US District Court in the Western District of Texas, the Justice Department alleged that Texas and Abbott violated the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act by building a structure in US water without permission from United States Army Corps of Engineers a...

‘Soul Train’ musical starts its track to Broadway in SF

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

For decades, “Soul Train” was a trend-setting phenomenon in American households, a nonstop dance party that brought African American music, fashion and dance trends into the spotlight in a way then seldom seen on television.Created by Chicago broadcaster Don Cornelius, “Soul Train” helped launch the careers of stars such as Jody Watley, Vivica A. Fox and Rosie Perez who, started out as dancers on the show.Now American Conservatory Theater is premiering a Broadway-bound jukebox musical tracing the history of the long-running TV show from its 1970 Chicago debut through its 36 years on the air and the many waves of popular music that it featured.“It changed the entire cultural landscape of television,” says playwright Dominique Morisseau, who wrote the book of the musical. “It defined a presence of Black commercials, Black products, Black consumerism for independent and established Black businesses who were putting their commercials on the ‘Soul Train’ slot. That kind of marketing repr...

Oakley shooting leaves man dad, woman critically injured

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

OAKLEY — A man was fatally shot and a woman critically injured Tuesday in Oakley following an apparent domestic dispute, police said.Police were called to the 1700 block of Pecan Court around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday for a welfare check on a woman who didn’t show up at work. While there, they knocked on doors, spoke with neighbors but saw nothing suspicious and left, authorities said.Less than an hour later, a neighbor went to the house and saw two people, including the woman who looked as though she was in distress, police said.Officers were again alerted and entered the home, where they found a man who had been fatally shot and a woman who was suffering from a severe gunshot wound.The man was pronounced deceased and the woman was flown to a hospital in critical condition, police said.The man’s identity was not released pending notification of his next-of-kin.“What happened yesterday was completely unnecessary and avoidable,” Oakley police Chief Paul Beard said in a statement. “If you, or...

49ers rejoice over Nick Bosa deal with hugs in coach’s office, relief in locker room

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:06:28 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa’s long-awaited contract extension shot a magnificent morale boost through all corners of the 49ers’ headquarters Wednesday.Coach Kyle Shanahan was in his office, preparing for a regularly scheduled press conference, when he saw the happy faces and positive energy ooze from three visitors — general manager John Lynch and chief contract negotiators Paraag Marathe and Brian Hampton.“There were a couple of bro hugs and congratulations,” Shanahan said.Left tackle Trent Williams was in the locker room with only a few other players when a phone flashed with news of Bosa’s deal (five years, $170 million).“I ain’t going to lie, when we got here today, I started to get worried if it’d be done in enough time for him to play this weekend,” Williams said. “We got that taken care of, so I’m super excited.”Linebacker Fred Warner was grabbing lunch in the cafeteria when defensive coordinator Steve Wilks grabbe...