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Los Angeles Times
14-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Woman pedestrian killed in Huntington Beach crash; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI
A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed over the weekend in Huntington Beach, where the motorist stayed behind and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said Sunday. The collision occurred at 6 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, according to Huntington Beach Police Department spokesman Corbin Carson. Police said a white Toyota RAV4 was traveling northbound on Brookhurst when it struck the woman in an area south of the intersection. She was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the RAV4, a 62-year-old man from Costa Mesa, was uninjured and cooperated with police. He was later arrested and officers said 'impairment does appear to be a factor.' Anyone with information about the crash was asked contact Traffic Investigator C. Houlston at (714) 536-5559.
Los Angeles Times
07-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Police arrest Orange resident after Huntington Beach man fatally struck by car
A 21-year-old man from Orange was arrested Sunday morning after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Huntington Beach. The incident happened at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Delaware Street. Police said in a news release that the pedestrian, identified only as a 35-year-old man from Huntington Beach, was lying unconscious in the intersection. Paramedics were called to the scene but the man was later pronounced dead. Due to suspected impairment, police arrested the driver without incident. According to arrest logs, he was identified as Nathan Ethan Avina. Based on the initial police investigation, Avina's Audi RS5 was traveling east on Atlanta Avenue when it allegedly struck the pedestrian east of the Delaware Street intersection. The collision investigation is ongoing and being handled by the Huntington Beach Police Department Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it is encouraged to contact HBPD Traffic Investigator Vishal Rattanchandani at (714) 960-5231.
The Journal
07-07-2025
- The Journal
Irishman killed after being struck by a car in the US
A DONEGAL MAN has been killed in the US after he was struck by a car in the early hours of yesterday morning in California. The man, aged 35, had been living in America for a number of years. The incident took place at a junction in the Huntington Beach area just before 1am (9am Irish time) yesterday. The driver of the black Audi RS5, a 21-year-old male, has been arrested following suspicions of impairment, police said. He is currently detained in the custody of Huntington Beach Police Department. Advertisement The Irishman was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. He has a partner and is also a father of young children. His immediate family in Donegal have been informed of his death. His name has not been released publicly until all family members have been informed of his tragic passing. The Department of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for a comment on the incident. With reporting by Muiris Ó Cearbhaill Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Los Angeles Times
25-06-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Huntington Beach introduces police-led e-bike training program
The rise of e-bikes has brought an exciting new way to get around, but not without consequences. Huntington Beach had 147 reported e-bike crashes in 2024, more than double the amount reported two years prior. Mayor Pat Burns said he saw another close call just recently. 'I saw several kids blow right through a red light, clueless to how close they came to getting slaughtered by the oncoming cars,' he said. 'They're getting more daring with their wheelies, putting their front wheels up and going fast.' The Huntington Beach Police Department has addressed the issue by instituting a police-led student e-bike safety program. The free course, which held a session and associated news conference Wednesday morning at Spring View Middle School in Huntington Beach, is intended for youth e-bike riders. The 70-minute sessions are designed to replicate real-world scenarios at increasingly challenging speeds, offering lessons on emergency braking, obstacle navigation, reaction-time awareness and helmet use. Huntington Beach Police Sgt. Mike Thomas developed the curriculum based on a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified 40-hour training and leads the course, along with his colleagues on the force. It is believed to be the first such police-led training course to be instituted in the state. Though Surf City is the first to start such a program, 24 police officers from 10 agencies statewide have already completed the POST e-bike safety instructor training. Police Chief Eric Parra said the program is valuable for children as well as parents, who are required to attend the course as well. He said more kids are also running from the police, which can turn a simpler citation into a court case. In September 2023, the Huntington Beach City Council voted to amend the city's municipal code to give police more leeway to crack down on dangerous riders. 'You can tell kids how to act and how to behave and how to ride,' Parra said. 'But when you show them physically how 20 miles an hour is so much different than 10, then they start to realize, 'Not only did they tell me, but I see it.' Then it becomes effective. Experiential learning is the only way to go.' Amy Frias, Children's Hospital of Orange County community educator, shared at Wednesday's news conference that CHOC has seen a huge increase in e-bike related trauma visits since 2019. Many involve untrained and underage riders, and more than half of them are not wearing a helmet, Frias said. 'E-bike injuries we are looking at are more like severe car crashes,' Frias said. 'We're talking concussions, we're talking fractures. We had an [orthopedic doctor] that did a big paper on the patella, the top of the knee, that was shattered. These are not things that we normally see in kids, these types of injuries. They're severe, they take a long time to heal and it's just very scary.' Officials said that the Huntington Beach Union High School District is reviewing the program for potential district-wide adoption this fall. If approved, it could become a mandatory requirement for students who ride e-bikes to school. Cindy Ortega attended Wednesday's training with her son, Vincent, who is going into the seventh grade at Mesa View Middle School in Huntington Beach. She said she had no idea how dangerous e-bikes were, or how fast they could actually go. 'When you're going alongside cars, it's pretty scary,' she said. 'If he wants to take [his bike] to school, it's important that he knows what to be aware of, how to maneuver and stop at the right time.' Vincent, 11, said he had seen many riders even younger than himself. 'We just need everybody to follow the rules and not try to be all cool, thinking that they can do all of these wheelies in front of cars,' he said. More e-bike safety events will be scheduled throughout the summer, including three additional public training sessions on Friday back at Spring View. Vendors and partners will provide safety materials, helmet fittings and e-bike raffle giveaways.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen arrested in fatal flare gun shooting in Huntington Beach
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man with a flare gun in Huntington Beach on Friday night. Officers with the Huntington Beach Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue around 8:40 p.m. Friday, according to department spokesperson Jessica Cuchilla. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the victim, identified by the Orange County Coroner Division as Jose Manuel Nares of Huntington Beach, suffering from a gunshot wound inflicted by a flare gun. The 29-year-old received medical aid and was taken to a hospital, where he died. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld because he is a juvenile, fled the scene but was "quickly located by responding officers," Cuchilla said. The weapon was also recovered. The teen was booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall, Cuchilla said. Statistics about flare gun fatalities are limited. However, Lt. Brian Smith of the Huntington Beach Police Department said flare guns launch projectiles that can cause injury, or they can be modified to fire other types of ammunition. In 2021, a 41-year-old man in Auburn, Wash., died after being shot in the chest by a modified flare gun, according to local news reports. "Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community," Cuchilla said of the Huntington Beach shooting. Anyone with video surveillance or information related to the shooting is encouraged to call the Huntington Beach Police Department at (714) 878-5640. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
