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The Medical Examiner's Office is releasing this information as a public service and further information can be released when our investigation has been completed. To request copies of completed reports:
(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
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| Case Number: 13-01423 |
| Name: Mitchell Chapin Durbin |
City of Residence: |
| DOB: 07/28/1924 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: E/B SR 78 E. of Riverwood Road, Julian CA |
Place of injury: , |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/17/2013 5:08:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: |
| Summary: The decedent was a 88-year-old widowed Caucasian male who resided in Julian. On 06/17/2013, the decedent was the restrained driver and sole occupant of a Dodge truck which went off the roadway and struck a tree in Julian. Paramedics responded and initiated CPR. He failed to respond and his death was pronounced at the scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| Contributing Conditions: |
| Manner: Natural |
| Investigating Agency: |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01421 |
| Name: Lester T Sigler |
City of Residence: Fallbrook |
| DOB: 08/09/1920 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: E/B De Luz Road E. of Harris Spur Trail, Fallbrook CA |
Place of injury: E/B De Luz Road E. of Harris Spur Trail, Fallbrook CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/17/2013 11:55:00 AM |
Date/Time injury: 06/17/2013 1155 |
| Summary: The decedent was a married 92 year old, White male who resided in Fallbrook. On 06/17/13, he was the front seat passenger of a Chevy S-10 pickup being driven by his wife. At some point, his wife attempted to avoid an oncoming vehicle and swerved several times. Their vehicle left the roadway and rolled down an embankment. Responding fire personnel confirmed his death at the scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: |
| Contributing Conditions: |
| Manner: |
| Investigating Agency: CHP - Oceanside |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01420 |
| Name: Next of kin not notified |
City of Residence: |
| DOB: 09/17/1977 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: S/B ISR 805 off ramp to Palm Avenue, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: S/B ISR 805 off ramp to Palm Avenue, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/17/2013 10:11:00 AM |
Date/Time injury: 6/17/2013 1011 |
| Summary: The decedent was a 35 year old, Black male of undetermined residence. On 6/17/2013, the decedent was the restrained driver and sole occupant of a Chevy van traveling southbound on ISR-805 onto the Palm Avenue off-ramp. For unknown reasons, he failed to slow his speed, went off the roadway and struck a light standard. Responding fire personnel extricated him from the vehicle and confirmed his death at the scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Multiple blunt force injuries |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Accident |
| Investigating Agency: CHP - San Diego |
Next of kin notified? No |
| Case Number: 13-01418 |
| Name: Ryan Daniel Callahan |
City of Residence: Fallbrook |
| DOB: 05/18/1976 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 2900 block of Reche Road, Fallbrook CA |
Place of injury: Reche Road at Grid Road, Fallbrook CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/16/2013 9:55:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 06/16/2013 2114 |
| Summary: The decedent was a 37-year-old divorced White male who resided in Fallbrook. On 06/16/13, he was the restrained driver and sole occupant of a Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on Reche Road. At some point, the decedent lost control of his vehicle, crossed over the double yellow lines and struck a vehicle traveling westbound. Responding paramedics initiated CPR, but he failed to respond and his death was pronounced at the scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Blunt force injury of torso |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Accident |
| Investigating Agency: CHP - Oceanside |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01392 |
| Name: Titus Martin |
City of Residence: |
| DOB: 02/18/1976 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: Sunset Cliffs Blvd., 0.25 Mi E. of I-8, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: Sunset Cliffs Blvd., 0.25 Mi E. of I-8, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/13/2013 9:09:00 AM |
Date/Time injury: 06/--/2013 Unk |
| Summary: The decedent was a White 37 year old, divorced male of undetermined residence. On the morning of 6/13/2013, he was found in the San Diego River, just east of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Responding fire personnel and lifeguards confirmed his death at the scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Drowning |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Accident |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01390 |
| Name: David Alan Doiron |
City of Residence: Lakeside |
| DOB: 01/15/1970 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 1600 block of Espola Road, Poway CA |
Place of injury: 1600 block of Espola Road, Poway CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/12/2013 11:44:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 06/12/2013 2246 |
| Summary: The decedent was a 43 year old single White male who lived with his family in a home in Lakeside. On 06/12/13, he was the driver and sole occupant of his Ford F150 truck traveling southbound on Espola Road. At some point, he lost control and collided with trees. Responding fire personnel responded and initiated CPR. He failed to respond and his death was pronounced on scene. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Multiple blunt impact injuries |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Accident |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Sheriff |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01108 |
| Name: Brandon Beaver |
City of Residence: San Diego |
| DOB: 08/13/1970 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: Western terminus of Tourmaline Street, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: Western terminus of Tourmaline Street, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 5/9/2013 3:35:00 AM |
Date/Time injury: 5/8/2013 Unk |
| Summary: The decedent was a single 42-year-old, Caucasian male who resided in San Diego. On 05/08/2013, witnesses saw him with his surfboard far from the beach. The decedent then disappeared from view and bystanders alerted lifeguards. A search was initiated, but subsequently called off at dark. On the morning of 05/09/2013, a bystander walking along the beach near Tourmaline Street spotted the decedent's body in the surf. Authorities were contacted and death was confirmed without medical intervention. |
| Cause of Death/Updated Cause of Death: Drowning due to: due to: |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Suicide |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01398 |
| Name: Next of kin not notified |
City of Residence: Unknown |
| DOB: 6/11/1961 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: 645 Market Street, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/13/2013 8:43:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 06/13/2013 1655 |
| Cause of Death: Stab wound of torso |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Homicide |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Police |
Next of kin notified? No |
| Case Number: 13-01396 |
| Name: Edith Andrea Garcia |
City of Residence: Oceanside |
| DOB: 7/13/1991 |
Gender: Female |
| Place of Death: 399 Leeward Court, Oceanside CA |
Place of injury: 399 Leeward Court, Oceanside CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/13/2013 12:08:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 06/--/2013 Unk |
| Cause of Death: Sharp force injuries of the neck |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Homicide |
| Investigating Agency: Oceanside Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01315 |
| Name: David Lee Craig |
City of Residence: Chula Vista |
| DOB: 1/4/1958 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 100 block of 7th Avenue, Chula Vista CA |
Place of injury: 100 block of 7th Avenue, Chula Vista CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/3/2013 4:15:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 06/03/2013 1537 |
| Cause of Death: Stab wound of chest |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Homicide |
| Investigating Agency: Chula Vista Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01284 |
| Name: Giacomo James Cargnoni |
City of Residence: San Diego |
| DOB: 10/9/1991 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: 100 block Sea World Drive, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 6/1/2013 10:15:00 AM |
Date/Time injury: 06/01/2013 Unk |
| Cause of Death: Shotgun wounds of the torso |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Homicide |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
| Case Number: 13-01232 |
| Name: Adolfo Vargas Tovar |
City of Residence: National City |
| DOB: 4/29/1966 |
Gender: Male |
| Place of Death: 7420 Woodridge Way, San Diego CA |
Place of injury: 7420 Woodridge Way, San Diego CA |
| Date/Time of Death: 5/24/2013 1:45:00 PM |
Date/Time injury: 05/24/2013 1342 |
| Cause of Death: Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Contributing Conditions: None |
| Manner: Homicide |
| Investigating Agency: San Diego Police |
Next of kin notified? Yes |
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