Police say the woman met the suspect on social media and was seen with him before she vanished earlier this month.
New state data shows homicides, violent crime and property crime all dropped in 2025, while arrest totals rose across California.
State officials say major enforcement and prosecution grants have helped lower organized retail theft while boosting recoveries and convictions.
The Highway Patrol’s organized retail crime unit says it has seized millions in stolen merchandise since 2019, with recent raids producing more arrests and recoveries.
Authorities say the driver was westbound on State Route 70 when the vehicle went off the road and hit multiple roadside objects before the fatal crash.
A chain-reaction wreck involving a semi-truck slowed traffic in Las Vegas before lanes reopened after towing and cleanup.
Anaheim Fire Rescue pronounced the rider dead at the scene while police examined whether a left turn contributed to the crash.
Deputies say the weeklong operation recovered ghost guns, narcotics and other firearms during targeted patrols and search warrants.