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In an unexpected event, a small aircraft crash-landed on Victoria Golf Course, Carson, California on December 22, 2024. The two passengers on board survived with reportedly minor injuries, despite the potential severity of the incident. The crash remains under investigation, as the precise cause remains unknown.

The aircraft faced a malfunction near the driving range of the golf course around 3.45 PM, according to witness accounts. A sudden loss of power, possibly due to fuel exhaustion, was suggested as the cause for the unexpected descent. Bystanders, including golfer Richard Peters, observed the propeller coming to a halt before the craft landed.

Upon landing, the planes occupants—Presumably a couple—were able to extricate themselves from the wreckage with the help of golfers present at the scene. Footage of the crash site made available through the Citizen App depicts the overturned aircraft under a low-lying tree branch adjacent to a practice putting green. The pilot was reportedly the one who called for help after exiting the plane.

The crash site was subsequently cordoned off by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. A HAZMAT team was also dispatched to evaluate any potential hazardous leaks that could have resulted from the crash. Despite initial reports suggesting that the occupants of the aircraft had been hospitalized, updated reports clarified that they had been assessed and found to have no significant injuries.

Officials from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Traffic Safety Board were among the agencies present at the scene to conduct investigations. No information about the aircrafts intended destination or point of departure was immediately available. Concurrently, the golf course seemed to be operating normally, and games continued even in close proximity to the crash site.

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A small aircraft crash landed onto a golf course in Carson, California. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at the Victoria Golf Course located at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain limited. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed that they responded to reports of the downed aircraft.

Footage of the incident, recorded and shared via the Citizen App, shows the damaged plane positioned upside down, nestled under a low-lying tree limb just off a practice putting green. The immediate vicinity where the aircraft came to a stop was sectioned off with yellow tape by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.

Initial reports indicated that the two occupants of the aircraft were hospitalized following the crash. However, according to the Fire Department, no one was actually taken to the hospital. Officials stated that both individuals were assessed onsite and found to have no serious injuries. A HAZMAT team also responded to the crash site to investigate any potential hazardous leaks caused by the crash.

Debris, presumably parts from the aircraft, was found not far from the crash site. Interestingly, the golf course remained open for play, with golfers continuing their games close to the location of the incident, despite the ongoing investigation by first responders.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Traffic Safety Board have been notified of the incident. The number of passengers aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash is currently unknown.

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On Sunday, a small aircraft crash landed on a golf course in Carson, California. The incident is reported to have occurred at the Victoria Golf Course, which is located at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The time of the incident was around 3:45 p.m. The specifics of how the crash occurred have not been clearly detailed.

The Los Angeles County Fire Departments crews responded to the reports of the downed plane. Footage of the crash, which was posted on the Citizen App, showed that the aircraft was underneath a low-lying limb of a nearby tree just off a practice putting green. The aircraft appeared to be upside down.

The area where the plane crashed was cordoned off by yellow caution tape. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department were present at the crash site. It isnt clear just how many passengers were on the plane when it crashed.

Debris from the crash, likely a component of the aircraft itself, was visible on the ground not far from the crash site. Despite the ongoing investigation, the golf course did not close and players continued their games.

It was reported that two people were taken to the hospital as a result of the crash but later on, fire officials refuted this report. Instead, they stated that both passengers were evaluated by medical personnel, but did not present any serious injuries that required transportation to the hospital. Fire officials also reported that a HAZMAT team was sent to the golf course to conduct a study on possible leaks that the crash could have triggered.

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On Sunday, a small aircraft crash landed onto the Victoria Golf Course in Carson, California. Detailed circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and primary information sourced from the Los Angeles County Fire Department is limited.

Officials responded to the crash site at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. around 3:45 p.m., after receiving reports of the downed plane. The damaged aircraft, apparently overturned, was identified beneath a low-lying limb of a nearby tree, near a practice putting green. The debris from the crash, presumed to be a part of the aircraft, was located not far from the main crash site.

The incident area was subsequently cordoned off with yellow caution tape by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, who were present at the crash site. Despite the unfolding investigation and first responder activities, the golf course did not appear to close as golfers in proximate vicinity continued their games.

While the total number of individuals aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash has not been confirmed, at least two people were conveyed to the hospital with minor injuries. These hospitalizations were confirmed by L.A County Fire, as relayed to the press.

The incident is currently under review and this record will be updated upon availability of extra details.

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An individual lost their lives in a series of unfortunate vehicular collisions, one of which encompassed an out-of-service Metro bus, on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles, as reported early Sunday morning. Reports indicate that California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were promptly dispatched to the tragic incident that unfolded on the northbound expanse of the 110 at Manchester Boulevard slightly before the 5 a.m. mark.

Upon their arrival at the site, the officers found the implicated vehicles and the casualty. Although the authorities did not initially reveal their precise location, whether they were inside one of the vehicles or on the highway, Metro confirmed to local news service KTLA that the victim was a pedestrian who had been flung out of their vehicle due to a prior crash where the bus was not involved.

The Metro bus engaged in this incident was reportedly a temporarily out-of-service Metro Line 210. The buss driver did not sustain any injuries, and the bus did not carry any passengers. A SigAlert was consequently released for the impacted area and was later rescinded.

Before dawn had broken, video footage from the crash scene, dispatched on the Citizen App, showcased rapidly building traffic congestion. The case is currently under review with CHP officials endeavoring to establish the cause of the collisions.

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A fatal high-speed collision occurred in Santa Ana, California, on the morning of December 21, 2024, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old resident.

The crash occurred near the junction of Harbor Boulevard and Croddy Way at approximately 9:20 a.m. The deceased was identified as Reuben Contreras, a Santa Ana local, by the Orange County Coroners Office.

Surveillance footage from the scene showed two vehicles involved in the incident, a Toyota Camry sedan and a GMC pickup truck. The sequence of events leading to the collision revealed that the Camry was making a left turn and was hit by the speeding pickup truck. The resultant impact caused the truck to flip and propelled the sedan into a light pole.

The collision resulted in both vehicles being totaled with the Camry ending up near a light pole and the truck flipping over. Tragically, Contreras was discovered unresponsive among the wreckage. Emergency personnel declared him dead at the scene. The male driver of the pickup truck suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The crash is currently under investigation by the Santa Ana Police Department. Preliminary reports suggest that neither drugs nor alcohol were likely contributing factors. Locals have noted that the particular stretch of road where the accident happened is notorious for speeding incidents.

Individuals with additional information relating to the case are being requested to contact either Detective Catlin at 714-245-8224 or the Santa Ana Police Departments Traffic Division at 714-245-8200.

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A fatal high-speed crash was reported in Santa Ana on the morning of Dec. 21, 2024, according to a statement from the Santa Ana police and surveillance footage from the scene. The incident occurred near Harbor Boulevard and Croddy Way at approximately 9:20 a.m.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Reuben Contreras, a resident of Santa Ana, as confirmed by the Orange County Coroners Office. Contreras was found in a Toyota Camry, unresponsive, after the car was shoved into a light pole following a collision with a GMC pickup truck. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The surveillance footage captures the moments leading up to the fatal crash. As per the footage, the Toyota Camry, driven by Contreras, was attempting to make a left turn into a parking lot when it was struck by the speeding GMC pickup truck. The force of the impact caused the pickup truck to roll over and the sedan was propelled into a light pole. Both vehicles sustained major damage and came to a stop near the side of the road.

The male driver of the pickup truck survived the crash, sustaining moderate injuries. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Santa Ana police have initiated an investigation into the crash. Whilst the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation, the police have stated that neither drugs nor alcohol seem to be a contributing factor. The department has requested anyone with additional information on this fatal collision to contact either Detective Catlin at 714-245-8224 or the Santa Ana Police Departments Traffic Division at 714-245-8200.

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A garbage truck caught fire on Mount Triumph Way in Orange County around 7:50 a.m. on a recent Friday. Disastrously, the blazing vehicle was mere feet away from the home of Mark and Candice Holman in Yorba Linda. The vehicle had malfunctioned, igniting and dangerously threatening the nearby properties and its operator.

The situation could have further escalated when the burning truck hit two of the Holmans vehicles before being set in motion down the hill. The fire spread to the hillside, further exacerbating the peril. However, the operator of the truck displayed a remarkable act of bravery, authorities report.

Despite the hazardous condition of the vehicle being fully engaged in flames, the unnamed operator risked her life. She had initially leaped out of the vehicle when the fire began but then jumped back in to activate the emergency brake, stopping the trucks dangerous descent.

Officials confirmed that despite the risky maneuver, the operator did not sustain any injuries. Sean Doran, Orange County Fire Authority Captain, praised the outcome, highlighting the potential disastrous consequences had the truck careered into a home or the operator been struck by her own vehicle.

The fire resulted in some loss for the Holmans, who reported that many of their Christmas presents stored in their vehicles were destroyed. Candice Holman commended the brave driver, emphasizing the value of human life above replaceable material goods. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Orange County Fire Authority.

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A driver is being acclaimed for her intervention which prevented a garbage truck, on fire, from crashing into Orange County homes on Friday morning. The event occurred around 7:50 am on Mount Triumph Way, Yorba Linda, with the truck catching fire just a few feet from a residence.

The homeowners, Mark and Candice Holman reported that their children were in bed at the time of the incident. Candice expressed concerns about the potential danger as the fire approached the vehicles gas tank. Before its momentum was halted, the truck damaged two of the Holmans new vehicles and ignited the adjacent hillside, posing a risk to the drivers life.

Mark Holman described the situation as bad, with a fully engulfed tree. However, authorities noted that the outcome could have been worse, if not for the truck operator who bravely prevented the fire from spreading.

The driver had abandoned her truck at the start of the fire, but heroically returned to apply the emergency brake, preventing its uncontrolled descent down the street. Officials reported that the driver did not sustain any injuries.

Sean Doran, Orange County Fire Authority Captain, praised the outcome, considering the potential consequences: a runaway, burning vehicle could have crashed into a house, and the driver could have been run over.

Some of the Holmans Christmas presents, stored in their vehicles, were lost to the fire. Candice noted that their losses, albeit material, were replaceable and praised the driver for risking her life to protect houses. A full investigation into the fires cause has been announced by the Orange County Fire Authority.

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A trash truck in Yorba Linda, Orange County, caught fire on Friday morning, nearly causing a tragic accident. The event unfolded around 7:50 a.m. on Mount Triumph Way, with the inflamed vehicle being stopped just a short distance from a local residence, according to available home surveillance video. The owners of the threatened house, Mark and Candice Holman, reported that the incident occurred while their children were still asleep.

The burning vehicle continued to pose a significant danger as it collided with two brand-new trucks owned by the Holmans and started a fire on the nearby hillside. Concerns were heightened due to proximity to a gas tank. The operator of the trash truck risked her life, re-entering the burning vehicle in an attempt to activate the emergency break and prevent the truck from causing further damage.

Orange County Fire Authority Captain Sean Doran commended her actions and confirmed the operator was not injured during the event. Her bravery arguably prevented the situation from escalating into a far more disastrous scenario. This incident could have resulted in the vehicle rolling downhill and striking a residence. Consequently, the driver herself could have been severely struck by the truck she was handling.

In the aftermath, the Holmans reported that some Christmas presents stored in their vehicles were lost to the fire but expressed relief that their family was safe and that material things could be replaced. The fires cause is currently under investigation by the Orange County Fire Authority.

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