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(1) allow at least two weeks from the date of death, call (858) 694-2895, select Option 0, and request copies of reports on the case of interest, OR

(2) review other options at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/me/copies.html

Case Number: 12-00325
Name: Karla Gallo City of Residence: San Diego
DOB: 08/18/1988 Gender: Female
Place of Death: S/B ISR 805, S. of Balboa Avenue, OC, San Diego CA Place of injury: 7500 block of Balboa Avenue, San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 2/10/2012 12:54:00 PM Date/Time injury: 02/10/2011 1254
Summary: The decedent was a 23-year-old single Hispanic female who resided in an apartment in the city of San Diego with her mother and two siblings. On the afternoon of 02/10/12, the decedent was witnessed to jump off the south side of Balboa Avenue bridge and land in the number two lane of the southbound ISR 805. She was then struck by a private passenger vehicle. 911 was called and police responded to the location along with fire personnel. Upon arrival, the decedent was assessed and death was confirmed. An examination is tentatively scheduled for 02/10/12.
Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death:
Contributing Conditions:
Manner:
Investigating Agency: CHP - San Diego Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00316
Name: Pla Yang City of Residence: San Diego
DOB: 05/06/1955 Gender: Female
Place of Death: 7901 Frost Street, San Diego CA Place of injury: 2300 block of Ulric Street, San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 2/9/2012 7:56:00 AM Date/Time injury: 02/09/2012 0706
Summary: The decedent was a 56 year old single Laotian female who resided alone in San Diego. On 02/09/12, she was pushing a shopping cart across the 2300 block of Ulric Street and entered into oncoming eastbound traffic. She was struck by a truck and 9-1-1 was called. She was transported via ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital. Despite aggressive medical intervention, death was pronounced shortly after arrival. An examination has yet to be scheduled.
Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Multiple blunt force injuries
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Accident
Investigating Agency: San Diego Police Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00309
Name: Jesus Guadalupe Zazueta City of Residence: Montebello
DOB: 12/16/1963 Gender: Male
Place of Death: W. Palm and Pacific HIghway, San Diego CA Place of injury: W. Palm and Pacific HIghway, San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 2/8/2012 6:22:00 AM Date/Time injury: 2/8/2012 0624
Summary: The decedent was a 48-year-old, Hispanic male of undetermined marital status who was last known to have an address in Montebello California. On the morning of 2/8/2012, for unknown reasons, the decedent stepped into the path of Amtrack #763 heading north to Los Angeles and was struck by a passenger car which was pushed by a locomotive. The engineer immediately radioed his dispatch and reported the incident. Responding officers confirmed death due to obvious fatal head trauma.
Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Blunt force injuries of head and torso
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Pending
Investigating Agency: San Diego Sheriff Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00308
Name: Robert Guy Heard City of Residence: Bellevue
DOB: 02/15/1963 Gender: Male
Place of Death: Undetermined, San Diego CA Place of injury: 4500 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 2/7/2012 8:12:00 PM Date/Time injury: 02/07/2012 1948
Summary: The decedent was a married 48 year old White male who resided in a home in Washington. On February 7, 2012, he was walking across La Jolla Village Drive outside the marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound. He was transported to a nearby hospital where despite aggressive resuscitative efforts death was pronounced. The accident is under investigation by the San Diego Police Department.
Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Blunt force head and neck injuries
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Accident
Investigating Agency: San Diego Police Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00225
Name: Charles Michael Laux City of Residence: Chula Vista
DOB: 9/21/1982 Gender: Male
Place of Death: 2200 Block of Palm Avenue, San Diego CA Place of injury: 2200 Block of Palm Avenue, San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 1/28/2012 1:15:00 AM Date/Time injury: 01/--/2011 Unknown
Cause of Death: Multiple stab wounds
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Homicide
Investigating Agency: San Diego Police Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00178
Name: Edwin Eugene Jackson, Jr City of Residence: San Diego
DOB: 11/23/1979 Gender: Male
Place of Death: 4077 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA Place of injury: 4740 Solola Avenue , San Diego CA
Date/Time of Death: 1/21/2012 5:27:00 PM Date/Time injury: 01/21/2012 1629
Cause of Death: Gunshot wounds of the back
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Homicide
Investigating Agency: San Diego Police Next of kin notified? Yes

Case Number: 12-00131
Name: Anthony Tesch City of Residence: Santee
DOB: 2/28/1970 Gender: Male
Place of Death: 7901 Frost Street, San Diego CA Place of injury: 10059 Prospect Avenue, Santee CA
Date/Time of Death: 1/15/2012 9:30:00 AM Date/Time injury: 01/15/2012 0509
Cause of Death: Penetrating gunshot wound of head
Contributing Conditions: None
Manner: Homicide
Investigating Agency: San Diego Sheriff Next of kin notified? Yes