Category: Accidents

A suspect was taken into custody after a police pursuit culminated in a motor accident in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports.

The incident commenced when officers from the North Hollywood Division of the LAPD attempted to intercept a suspect at approximately 2:52 p.m. The individual was wanted in connection with an unspecified crime, and a decision was made to instigate a pursuit.

Approximately two minutes later, the suspect was involved in a collision along Vanowen Street, located west of the 170 Freeway in Valley Glen. Footage captured from aerial coverage provided by Sky5 showed the suspects white SUV overturned near a utility pole.

Police reports indicate that following the car crash, the suspect exited the SUV and attempted to flee on foot. However, the individual was swiftly apprehended and retained by officers on the scene.

The apprehended suspect was given immediate medical aid by paramedics who attended the scene of the incident, as reported by Sky5s Gil Leyvas. Further details pertaining to the suspects condition or the specific crime the suspect was initially sought for remain undisclosed.

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A deadly collision occurred on the 10 Freeway in Rialto, California, which claimed the lives of two individuals on Friday. The incident transpired when a white Ford F-150 that was heading west crossed the center divider into the eastbound lanes. This resulted in a head-on collision with several vehicles.

Among the deceased was a 46-year-old Redlands woman who was driving a Scion XD, and a 54-year-old Grand Terrace man who was piloting a Tesla Model 3. The fatalities were confirmed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in an official news release.

The CHP additionally reported that a total of five vehicles were involved in this multi-vehicle crash. These included a silver Toyota Echo and a white Ford Explorer. The identity of the Ford F-150 driver, who was the one to cross the divider leading to the fateful event, has not been revealed or charged with any offence until Tuesday morning following the accident.

The authorities are conducting a thorough examination to investigate the cause of the crash. As of now, they continue to gather evidence and analyze the series of events that led to the deadly collision.

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Early Monday morning in Long Beach, a chain of events triggered by a pair of burglaries resulted in two separate vehicular accidents. The Long Beach Police Department received a call about a burglary happening at 1145 Anaheim Street around 4:40 a.m. During the investigation at the site, an additional burglary report at 809 West 15th Street was relayed to officers on the scene, involving suspects matching the description from the first incident.

Upon reaching the second location, officers spotted two male suspects fleeing from the scene in their respective vehicles, which led to two separate city-authorized vehicle pursuits. One suspect attempted to escape via Pacific Coast Highway but crashed into an unoccupied vehicle and a fire hydrant in the 1700 block of Rose Avenue.

The second suspect was involved in another accident while traveling south on Pacific Avenue towards Ocean Avenue. This collision resulted in a vehicle being shunted into another vehicle. Photos of the scene show a wrecked, black sedan positioned in the center of the intersection in examination by the police. Two additional damaged cars were seen nearby, with one flipped onto its side.

Both accidents happened within a three-mile radius. The suspects, despite minor injuries, were taken into custody shortly after 9:30 a.m. pending medical clearance before their formal arrest. The two motorists involved in the Pacific and Ocean avenue accident suffered non-lethal injuries and were promptly provided medical aid. The stolen items were retrieved and an ongoing investigation is in progress.

A third-party report from Sky5 news mentioned one of the burgled stores was a cannabis dispensary, but this piece of information is yet to be confirmed by the local police.

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A police chase instigated by two burglaries in Long Beach resulted in two separate car accidents on Monday. The initial call about a burglary was reported at 1145 Anaheim Street at 4:40 a.m., as confirmed by a Long Beach Police Department spokesperson.

During their investigation of the initial incident, the officers were informed by dispatch about an ongoing burglary at 809 West 15th Street. The individuals suspected to be involved matched the descriptions of those from the Anaheim Street burglary. On arrival at the second location, officers spotted two male suspects fleeing in separate vehicles, this set off two police pursuits approved by the department.

One of the suspects departed via the Pacific Coast Highway, resulting in a collision with an unoccupied vehicle and a fire hydrant in the 1700 block of Rose Avenue. It was seen that large bags were being loaded into a vehicle at the scene while water surged out from the hydrant.

Further, in an unrelated incident, a collision occurred when the second suspect was driving down Pacific Avenue, heading towards Ocean Avenue. The impact caused the first impacted vehicle to subsequently hit another vehicle. At the scene, a destroyed black sedan was observed in the middle of the intersection along with two more damaged cars nearby.

The two drivers involved in the Pacific and Ocean crash were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Both suspects involved in the burglaries were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and remain in custody pending medical clearance. Recovered stolen items were linked back to the burglaries. As of now, the investigation is ongoing.

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A police chase in Long Beach resulted in a violent collision early Monday morning. A subsequent investigation into a secondary crash, potentially related, is currently in process. The initial crash involved a black sedan, subsequently involved in a collision at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. The incident is believed to have been triggered around 5 a.m. subsequent to a reported burglary at a local marijuana dispensary, as noted by KTLA 5s correspondent Rich Prickett.

In the aftermath of the collision, the black sedan appeared to be significantly damaged and was situated in the middle of the intersection during investigatory procedures. Nearby, two other vehicles depicted signs of damage, including one that was overturned.

A secondary crash involving a vehicle colliding with a fire hydrant was reported near Pacific Coast Highway and Rose Avenue, roughly three miles away from the initial crash. On-site witnesses reported Long Beach police officers transporting large bags into a vehicle at the scene while water flowed from under the vehicle that had severed the hydrant. The bags are alleged to contain products from the burgled dispensary, rendering possible a linkage between the two crashes.

As of the last report, the sequence of the two crashes remains unknown and further details are pending.

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A fatal hit-and-run incident was reported in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday. An elderly woman, aged 87, lost her life after being struck by a driver who failed to stop post-collision.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the victim was crossing the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street, walking westbound, when she was hit by a dark-colored Ford Transit van. The driver of the vehicle was going southbound on Allesandro Street at the time of the accident.

The driver left the site of the accident without providing assistance to the victim or contacting authorities. The woman was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Her identity has not yet been disclosed to the public.

As of the most recent update on Saturday, no information concerning a potential suspect was available. To aid in the identification and subsequent conviction of the hit-and-run suspect, a reward of up to $50,000 has been announced. Individuals with any pertinent information can contact the LAPD at 213-833-3713.

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A tragic event occurred in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles when an 87-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident.

The incident was reported at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday. The elderly woman was walking in a westward direction within a designated crosswalk found at the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street. The perpetrator, driving a dark-colored Ford Transit van, collided with the woman while travelling south on Allesandro.

According to the information provided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the driver fled the scene without stopping to offer assistance or report to police. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. So far, her identity has not been publicly disclosed.

As of the most recent update, there is no available information about the potential suspect. The LAPD has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for anyone able to provide information leading to the identification and subsequent conviction of the person responsible for this hit-and-run. LAPD encourages anyone with relevant information to reach out to them via their contact number: 213-833-3713.

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An unfortunate incident occurred in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, wherein an 87-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The tragic accident happened at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday.

The elderly woman was moving westward in a clearly marked crosswalk at the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street. At this time, the driver of what appeared to be a dark-colored Ford Transit van, moving southbound on Allesandro Street, collided with the woman.

The LAPD informed that the driver did not stop to check on the woman or inform the police. Instead, they chose to abscond from the scene of the accident. The woman was unfortunately pronounced dead at the collision site. Public identification of the victim has yet to be made.

As of the latest updates from Saturday, the LAPD has not been able to provide any information about a potential suspect. A reward of up to $50,000 is in place for any information that leads to the identification and subsequent conviction of the hit-and-run suspect.

The Los Angeles Police Department strongly urges individuals with any information pertaining to the incident to come forward and reach out to them at 213-833-3713.

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A DUI suspect identified as Matthew Thomas Jackson, 37, a resident of Temecula, was arrested in connection to a fatal accident which took place in Riverside County. Jackson was apprehended following a traffic collision that resulted in the death of a juvenile on May 26, 2024. Riverside County Sheriffs Office charged Jackson with several counts including murder, grave vehicular manslaughter, operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs causing injury, and reckless driving causative to injury.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Butterfield Stage Road and Channel Street in Temecula. Jackson allegedly ignored the signal at a red light and caused a collision. Witnesses testified that Jackson abandoned his car and fled the scene. The victims of the accident, with injuries ranging from moderate to severe, were moved to a local hospital for treatment. Jackson was apprehended in close proximity and initially taken into custody but was later set free.

Following the tragic death of the hospitalized juvenile due to injuries sustained in the collision, the Riverside County District Attorneys Office proceeded to press additional charges against Jackson on December 30, 2024, leading to the issuance of another arrest warrant. The authorities located and arrested Jackson once again on January 17, 2025, at a residence on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. He was transported to the Cois Byrd Detention Center and is currently held on a $1 million bail. The identity of the juvenile victim was not disclosed by the authorities.

For any additional information regarding the incident, contact can be established with the Riverside County Sheriffs Office at 951-776-1099.

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A vehicle collision involving a Metrolink train resulted in the loss of two lives on Thursday morning in the City of Industry. The deadly incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the juncture of Rose Hills Road and Capitol Avenue, according to information provided by both the Los Angeles County Sheriffs and Fire departments.

An oncoming southbound Metrolink train hit the vehicle, leading to the immediate deaths of both the driver and one passenger on the scene. Furthermore, two other individuals from the incident were transported to a local hospital due to moderate injuries, as reported by the Fire Department.

In addition to the vehicle occupants, three passengers aboard the train reported pain, although no visible injuries were detected, stated by the Sheriffs Department. Necessary investigations and follow-ups to this incident are being carried out. Luis Zuniga contributed to the information within this report.

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