Non Homicide Cases

Case Number 2025-00609
Name OGLE, Heath Michael
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 07/14/1989
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, roadway, 2210 N Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California, 92083, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 2210 N Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California, 92083, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/19/2025 2021
Date and time of Injury 02/19/2025 Unk
Summary The decedent was a 35-year-old male who resided in Vista. Based on preliminary information, on 02/19/2025, a passerby driving eastbound within the 2200 block of N Santa Fe in Vista found the unresponsive decedent lying in the roadway next to a one wheel electric skateboard after apparently being struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver called 911 to report their findings and awaited the arrival of law enforcement and fire personnel. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and confirmed death due to injuries.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00604
Name MARRON III, Daniel
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/01/1974
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Pacific Ocean, 5100 Cape May Avenue, San Diego, California, 92107, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Found, Pacific Ocean, 5100 Cape May Avenue, San Diego, California, 92107, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/19/2025 1354
Date and time of Injury 02/--/2025 Unknown
Summary The decedent was a 50 year old, Caucasian male who resided in Arizona. On the afternoon of 02/19/2025, a person jogging along the beach in Ocean Beach noticed an object floating in the water. The jogger approached the object and noticed it appeared to be a person. The jogger was able to flag down a lifeguard and activate 9-1-1. Multiple lifeguards responded to the scene and retrieved the decedent from the water. San Diego Police arrived on scene and confirmed the death.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00550
Name GALINDO, Carlos
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 07/19/1963
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street (Intersection), Otay Lakes Road at La Media Road, Chula Vista, California, 91913, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/13/2025 2038
Date and time of Injury 02/13/2025 1930
Summary The decedent was a 61-year-old male who resided in Chula Vista. Based on preliminary information, on 02/13/2025, the decedent was driving a Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on Otay Lakes Road just west of its intersection with La Media Road in Chula Vista while a Hyundai sedan traveling northbound on La Media Road was just south of the intersection. The Hyundai and motorcycle collided when both vehicles entered the roadway and the Hyundai initiated a right turn maneuver crossing the motorcycle's path. A passerby called 911 to report the collision with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and transported him by ambulance to the Scripps Mercy Hospital Emergency Department. Upon his arrival, the decedent became unresponsive and hospital staff provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency Chula Vista Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00530
Name PENA, Adan
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 09/17/1967
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, N/B ISR 5, S. of Dairy Mart Rd, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, N/B ISR 5, S. of Dairy Mart Rd, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/11/2025 2334
Date and time of Injury 02/11/2025 2334
Summary The decedent was a 57-year-old male who resided in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on 02/11/2025, the decedent was driving a Jeep SUV northbound on Interstate Route 5 south of Dairy Mart Road in San Ysidro. For unknown reasons, his vehicle crossed multiple lanes of traffic striking a shoulder guardrail and then the jersey barrier before stopping in the roadway. A northbound Honda sedan stopped in the outer lane after swerving to avoid the Jeep followed by a Nissan SUV striking the Jeep and Honda. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding firefighters extricated the unresponsive decedent from the Jeep prior to confirming death due to injuries.
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 2025-00519
Name ALLINA, Rosalyn Gay
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 05/01/1947
Gender Female
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B ISR 8 W. of Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, California, 91941, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/10/2025 2014
Date and time of Injury 02/10/2025 1919
Summary The decedent was a 77-year-old female who resided in La Mesa. Based on preliminary information, on the evening of 02/10/2025, the decedent was the front seat passenger of a Toyota sedan driven by her husband (SDCMEO Case #2025-00519) on Interstate Route 8 East in La Mesa. For unknown reasons, the sedan was stopped with its lights out in the number three lane of traffic when a Dodge SUV struck the sedan from the rear followed by a Kia sedan striking the rear of the Dodge SUV. The decedent's vehicle was pushed into the number one lane of traffic. Witnesses called 911 and transitioned the decedent and her husband from the vehicle to the ground. Bystander lifesaving measures were provided to the husband while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement and fire personnel. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and transported herby ambulance to a local emergency department. Upon her arrival, medical staff assumed lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced. Officers and paramedics also contacted the decedent's husband on scene and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being 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 2025-00516
Name ALLINA, James Josef
City of Residence La Mesa
State of Residence California
DOB 07/19/1945
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, E/B ISR 8 W. of Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B ISR 8 W. of Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, California, 91942, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/10/2025 1944
Date and time of Injury 02/10/2025 1919
Summary The decedent was a 79-year-old male who resided in La Mesa. Based on preliminary information, on the evening of 02/10/2025, the decedent was driving a Toyota sedan eastbound with his wife as the front seat passenger on Interstate Route 8 in La Mesa. For unknown reasons, the sedan was stopped with its lights out in the number three lane of traffic when a Dodge SUV struck the sedan from the rear followed by a Kia sedan striking the rear of the Dodge SUV. The decedent's vehicle was pushed into the number one lane of traffic. Witnesses called 911 and transitioned the decedent from the sedan onto the roadway to provide lifesaving measures while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement and fire personnel. Upon their arrival, officers and paramedics contacted the decedent prior to assuming the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced. The decedent's wife was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with death being pronounced in the Emergency Department (SDCMEO 2025-00519).
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00506
Name COLLIER, Steven Alan
City of Residence Lakeside
State of Residence California
DOB 07/15/1955
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, S/B 11000 block of North Woodside Avenue, Santee, California, 92071, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/10/2025 1009
Date and time of Injury 02/10/2025 0921
Summary The decedent was a 69-year-old male who resided in Lakeside. Based on preliminary information, on the morning of 02/10/2025, the decedent was riding an electric bicycle southbound along the shoulder of of North Woodside Avenue in Santee. For unknown reasons, the bicycle struck the rear of a UPS truck parked on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the UPS truck heard the impact from inside the truck and found the unresponsive decedent lying on the road to the rear of the vehicle. The driver called 911 with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures while transporting him by ambulance to the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Upon arrival, 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 Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with cardiomegaly
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00503
Name RAMOS, Maria Dela Paz
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 02/26/1981
Gender Female
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, S/B IS 805 north of San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/10/2025 0654
Date and time of Injury 02/10/2025 0601
Summary The decedent was a 43-year-old female who resided in San Ysidro. Based on preliminary information, on the morning of 02/10/2025, the decedent was walking across Interstate Route 805 when she was struck by a southbound Honda sedan and thrown onto the shoulder of the freeway. The sedan's driver stopped and called 9-1-1 to report the incident with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Upon their arrival, the unresponsive decedent was found and lifesaving measures were provided during her transport by ambulance to the UCSD Medical Center's Emergency Department. Upon her arrival, 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 CHP
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00482
Name STEWART, Deven Anthony
City of Residence Santee
State of Residence California
DOB 11/02/1992
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 10300 block Mast Avenue, Santee, California, 92071, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/07/2025 2122
Date and time of Injury 02/07/2025 unk
Summary The decedent was a 32 year old White male who resided in Santee. Preliminary investigation indicated that in the evening hours of 02/07/2025, the decedent was the unrestrained driver of a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Mast Boulevard. The decedent's vehicle collided head on into a SUV. 9-1-1 was called. Rescue personnel arrived on scene and the decedent was transported to the emergency department (ED) of local hospital Upon arrival to the ED, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was in progress. Despite all lifesaving measures, the death was pronounced by a physician.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force trauma of head and torso
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Sheriff
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00481
Name MCCREA, Lowell Gentry
City of Residence El Cajon
State of Residence California
DOB 02/01/1993
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 3600 block of Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/07/2025 2119
Date and time of Injury 02/07/2025 2028
Summary The decedent was a 32 year old, White male who resided in El Cajon. Based on preliminary investigation, during the evening hours of 02/07/2025, a California Highway Patrol Officer was traveling eastbound on Willow Glen Drive in the city of El Cajon, when he encountered a three vehicle collision. The decedent was pinned within the passenger seat of a sedan and was unresponsive, along with a driver of the vehicle (SDCMEO# 2025-00480). The officer requested medical assistance. Rescue personnel arrived on scene and extricated the decedent and SDCMEO # 2025-00480. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started and the decedent was transferred to Sharp Memorial Hospital where life saving measures continued to no avail. Death was pronounced on 02/07/2025.
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 2025-00480
Name DROEGEMEIER, Michael Troy
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 09/06/1976
Gender Male
Place of Death Roadway, 3600 block of Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Roadway, 3600 block of Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon, California, 92019, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/07/2025 2052
Date and time of Injury 02/07/2025 2028
Summary The decedent was a 48 year old, White male whose city of residence is unknown. Based on preliminary investigation, during the evening hours of 02/07/2025, a California Highway Patrol Officer was traveling eastbound on Willow Glen Drive in the city of El Cajon, when he encountered a three vehicle collision. The decedent was pinned within the driver's seat of his vehicle and was unresponsive, along with a front seat passenger (SDCMEO# 2025-00481). The officer requested medical assistance. Rescue personnel arrived on scene and the decedent was extricated from the vehicle. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was initiated to no avail. Death was pronounced on scene on 02/07/2025. The passenger (SDCMEO #2025-00481) was transported to a local hospital and 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 2025-00459
Name LEDESMA, Carlos Enrique
City of Residence Chula Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 08/28/1958
Gender Male
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 100 Block of Peppertree Road, Chula Vista, California, 91910, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/06/2025 0609
Date and time of Injury 01/20/2025 unk
Summary The decedent was a 66-year-old male who resided in Chula Vista. Based on preliminary information, On 01/20/2025, the decedent was driving a Honda motorcycle eastbound along Peppertree Drive just west of Jacaranda Drive in Chula Vista. For unknown reasons, the decedent apparently lost control of the motorcycle prior to striking a guardrail and being ejected onto the street. A passerby called 911 to report the incident with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and transported him by ambulance to the UCSD Medical Center. Upon arrival, he was diagnosed with multiple injuries and admitted to the facility. Medical care was provided throughout his admit but his level of health continued to decline until death was pronounced on 02/06/2025
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 2025-00426
Name COLLINS, Cecil Vincent Joseph
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 11/30/1987
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, W/B SR 78 W/O Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, California, 92078, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, W/B SR 78 W/O Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, California, 92078, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/03/2025 0434
Date and time of Injury 02/03/2025 0434
Summary The decedent was a 37-year-old male who resided in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on 02/03/2025, the decedent was driving a Suzuki motorcycle westbound on State Route 78 west of Rancho Santa Fe in San Marcos. He reportedly lost control of the motorcycle after striking a coyote causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and becoming ejected onto the roadway prior to being struck by multiple vehicles. A 911 call was placed with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death without medical intervention due to injuries.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple massive blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00410
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 08/29/1959
Gender Female
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Apartment, 7753 Belden Street, Apt. 124, San Diego, California, 92111, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 02/01/2025 2038
Date and time of Injury 02/01/2025 unknown
Summary
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency San Diego Fire
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2025-00381
Name MORALES, Erick Danali
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 05/12/1992
Gender Male
Place of Death Sharp Memorial Hospital, 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Embankment, 4100 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley, California, 91977, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/30/2025 0420
Date and time of Injury 01/30/2025 unk
Summary The decedent was a 32-year-old male who resided in Chula Vista. Based on preliminary information, on 01/30/2025, the decedent was driving a Honda sedan within the 4100 block of Bancroft Drive in Spring Valley when he apparently lost control of the vehicle prior to driving off the roadway and striking a tree. A neighborhood resident heard the collision and called 911 with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics extricated the unresponsive decedent from the vehicle and provided lifesaving measures while transporting him by ambulance to the Sharp Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Upon arrival, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency La Mesa Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00353
Name Next of kin not notified
City of Residence National City
State of Residence California
DOB 09/03/1996
Gender Male
Place of Death Highway, shoulder, E/B SR 54, W. of Highland Ave, Chula Vista, California, 91910, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Highway, E/B SR 54, W. of Highland Ave, Chula Vista, California, 91910, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/27/2025 2328
Date and time of Injury 01/27/2025 2317
Summary The decedent was a 28-year-old male who was homeless in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on the evening of 01/27/2025, a Toyota pickup truck travelling eastbound on State Route 54 west of the Highland Avenue off-ramp struck the decedent while on the roadway with the decedent being thrown to the shoulder of the road. The driver pulled over and called 911 to report the incident and awaited the arrival of law enforcement and fire personnel. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and pronounced death without medical intervention due to injuries.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency California Highway Patrol
Next of kin notified No
Case Number 2025-00334
Name ARMSTRONG, Tobin Alan
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 08/17/1981
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 at Waring Road Exit, San Diego, California, 92120, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/26/2025 1009
Date and time of Injury 01/26/2025 0834
Summary The decedent was a 43-year-old male resided in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on 01/26/2025, an unspecified pickup truck stalled on the left shoulder of westbound Interstate Route 8 just east of the Waring Road off-ramp was struck from the rear by a Nissan sedan driven by the decedent. A 911 call was placed to report the collision while a passerby stopped and exited their own vehicle on scene and attempted to extricate the alert decedent from the Nissan which was then struck by another westbound pickup truck. The decedent was ejected from his vehicle while the bystander fell backwards to the roadway. Responding paramedics transported the decedent and bystander to a local emergency department. Upon arrival, the decedent became unresponsive and lifesaving measures were provided to no avail with death being 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 2025-00331
Name SANDOVAL, Eddie Robert
City of Residence Vista
State of Residence California
DOB 07/28/1991
Gender Male
Place of Death Found, Embankment, 500 block of El Camino Real, Oceanside, California, 92051, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 500 block of S El Camino Real, Oceanside, California, 92083, San Diego , USA
Date and time of death 01/26/2025 0228
Date and time of Injury 1/--/2025 UNK
Summary The decedent was a 33-year-old male who resided in Vista. Based on preliminary information, on 01/26/2025, a passerby saw an overturned Toyota sedan on an embankment adjacent to the southbound lanes within the 500 block of El Camino Real in Oceanside. 911 was called with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding officers found the unresponsive decedent with injuries ejected from the sedan. Responding paramedics contacted the unresponsive decedent and confirmed death without medical intervention due to postmortem changes.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Pending
Contributing Conditions -
Manner Pending Investigation
Investigating Agency Oceanside Police
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00314
Name MERINO BERNARDO, Maribel
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 12/22/1967
Gender Female
Place of Death UCSD Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92103, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Ocean, N. of Ocean Beach Pier, S. of Entrance Channel to Mission Bay, San Diego, California, 92107, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/25/2025 0850
Date and time of Injury 01/25/2025 UNK
Summary The decedent was a 57-year-old female who was presumed to be a citizen of Mexico. Based on preliminary information, on the morning of 01/25/2025, a bystander saw a capsized boat near the Ocean Beach Pier. 911 was called for assistance with multiple law enforcement and fire department units responding to the location. Upon their arrival, the decedent was found to be one of many persons trapped within the capsized boat. She was extricated from the boat and found unresponsive. Responding paramedics provided lifesaving measures while transporting her to the UC San Diego Medical Center's Emergency Department. Upon arrival, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Drowning
Contributing Conditions none
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00311
Name NGUYEN, Mylinh Thi
City of Residence San Diego
State of Residence California
DOB 11/05/1965
Gender Female
Place of Death Street, 10650 Block of Eastbound South Brookville Drive , San Diego, California, 92131, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Street, 10600 Block of S Brookville Drive, San Diego, California, 92131, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/24/2025 2335
Date and time of Injury 01/24/2025 2311
Summary The decedent was a 59-year-old female who resided in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on 01/24/2025, the decedent was driving a Toyota SUV eastbound within the 10600 block of South Brookville Drive in San Diego. For unknown reasons, the decedent apparently lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree prior to being partially ejected from the SUV. Local residents heard the collision and called 911 with law enforcement and fire personnel dispatched to the call for service. Responding paramedics extricated the decedent from the SUV and provided lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of the head
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2025-00144
Name SUPER, Deborah Linda
City of Residence
State of Residence
DOB 12/29/1959
Gender Female
Place of Death Parking Lot, 670 East San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Parking Lot, 670 East San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, California, 92173, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 01/12/2025 0613
Date and time of Injury 01/12/2025 UNK
Summary The decedent was a 65-year-old female who was homeless in San Diego. Based on preliminary information, on 01/12/2025, the decedent was apparently sleeping on the ground within a parking lot between a short concrete barrier and the concrete wall separating the lot from the street within the 600 block of East San Ysidro Boulevard. A Honda sedan apparently drove over the concrete barrier within the lot and struck the decedent before driving over the edge of the concrete wall with the decedent unknowingly pinned under the sedan. A tow truck arrived on scene and moved the vehicle exposing the decedent and 911 was called. Law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to the call for service. Responding emergency services personnel extricated the decedent and provided lifesaving measures to no avail prior to death being pronounced via radio by a local emergency department.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Blunt force injuries of trunk including rib fractures, aortic injury, and traumatic asphyxia
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes
Case Number 2024-03677
Name ORTEGA, Pedro Luis
City of Residence Escondido
State of Residence California
DOB 01/18/1998
Gender Male
Place of Death Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, California, 92037, San Diego, USA
Place of injury Park, 11160 Weston Hill Drive, San Diego, California, 92126, San Diego, USA
Date and time of death 12/13/2024 1303
Date and time of Injury 12/13/2024 1202 hours
Summary The decedent was a 26 year old, Hispanic male who resided with family in a home in San Diego. On the afternoon of 12/13/2024, the decedent and his minor son were walking the family's three dogs in a park in Mira Mesa. For unknown reasons, the dogs began to attack the decedent. Emergency Medical Services were activated on the decedent's behalf and paramedics transported the decedent to the Scripps Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Despite aggressive resuscitative efforts death was pronounced.
Cause of Death/Updated CoD Bite injuries of the head, neck, torso, and extremities
Contributing Conditions None
Manner Accident
Investigating Agency San Diego Police Department
Next of kin notified Yes