Accidents October 23

Accidents October 23

LATHROP, CA — A 13-year-old girl was hurt and a 19-year-old woman was taken into custody on Friday following a hit-and-run incident in Lathrop, according to the Lathrop Police Department.
Officers were called to the area near Mossdale Elementary School around 7:43 a.m. after receiving reports that a young pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Police said the girl had been crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit. The driver did not stop to help and left the scene immediately.

The child suffered soreness on the left side of her body and in her foot but is expected to recover.

With the help of community witnesses, home security footage, and police surveillance technology, investigators were able to identify the driver.

According to police, the 19-year-old woman later admitted to being involved in the collision, as well as to driving without a license or insurance. She was arrested and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on felony hit-and-run charges.

Police are reminding all drivers to slow down, stay attentive, and always watch carefully for children and pedestrians near schools.

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car and pedestrian accident lawyer serving Lathrop and San Joaquin County. If you or a loved one were injured by a negligent or reckless driver, know that you’re not alone. AutoAccident.com is one of the most trusted personal injury firms in California, and across the U.S. Our caring legal team is here to help you navigate the legal process, hold at-fault drivers accountable, and fight for the justice you deserve. Call our accident attorneys at (916) 921-6400 for free, friendly legal advice. You can also reach out through our online contact form or toll-free number at (800) 404-5400.

STOCKTON, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is grieving the tragic loss of Cadet Peter Lopez-Pelaez, 24, who passed away in a traffic collision on October 19, 2025, in Stockton, the department announced Tuesday.

Lopez-Pelaez was a proud member of Cadet Training Class IV-25 and had been part of the CHP family since August 11, 2025. He was nearing the completion of his academy training and preparing to officially begin his service as a California Highway Patrol officer when the heartbreaking incident occurred.

Funeral arrangements are still being finalized, and additional details about the crash have not yet been released.

The department described Lopez-Pelaez as a dedicated and promising cadet, deeply committed to protecting and serving the people of California. His passing leaves a profound void within the CHP community and among all who knew him.

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento car accident lawyer serving Stockton and San Joaquin County. If you or a loved one were injured by a negligent or reckless driver, know that you’re not alone. AutoAccident.com is one of the most trusted personal injury firms in California, and across the U.S. Our caring legal team is here to help you navigate the legal process, hold at-fault drivers accountable, and fight for the justice you deserve. Call our accident attorneys at (916) 921-6400 for free, friendly legal advice. You can also reach out through our online contact form or toll-free number at (800) 404-5400.