Category: Accidents

Two high school students from Orange County suffered severe injuries in an e-bike incident on Tuesday. The students, who remain unidentified, attend Brea Canyon High School. The collision took place on the State College Boulevard sidewalk near Avocado Street around 2:15 p.m.

According to the Brea Police Department, the e-bikes handlebar clipped a tree, launching the students into a brick wall. It was determined that neither student wore a helmet, leading to speculation of high-speed travel at the time of collision. On-site help from Good Samaritans provided the primary source of immediate medical assistance before law enforcement officers arrived.

“Both riders faced extensive injuries, with one suffering potentially life-threatening trauma. Both victims underwent immediate transportation to a nearby trauma center for emergency care,” stated the police. The specific nature of their injuries remains undisclosed.

The students and their families have been offered support services by the Brea Olinda Unified School District during this recovery period. Brea law enforcement also extended solidarity to the victims family and friends. Additionally, they acknowledged the passers-by who halted to assist the injured riders.

The incident emphasizes the risks associated with e-bike accidents and the necessity of safe-riding practices. These practices should include use of designated riding zones and helmet utilization. Coincidentally, Brea city recently implemented a regulation banning e-bike sidewalk usage, reckless riding, and transporting passengers on single-rider e-bikes.

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A serious accident occurred in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday when a driver fled the scene after crashing into the Park Western Apartments, located at the intersection of Western and Russell avenues. The incident resulted in one death and two injuries, one of them serious.

Investigations from the Los Angeles Police Department have revealed that the driver was moving in a southbound direction on Western Avenue and attempted a left turn. However, the driver lost control under uncertain circumstances and collided with the apartment building. Footage from the scene showed that the vehicle had penetrated a wall and ended up within an apartment unit.

First responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department extricated two individuals trapped under the vehicle. The victims were a 50-year-old male, who was declared dead on the location, and a 9-year-old male, who was delivered to a nearby hospital in severe condition. A third victim, a 34-year-old female, also received hospital treatment for minor injuries.

Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the driver who ran away from the scene on foot; the police as yet have no description of the suspect. As a result of the crash, the Red Cross was necessitated to provide support to seven displaced apartment occupants pending building safety inspections by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to assess the buildings habitation readiness.

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An unidentified hit-and-run driver caused a fatal accident in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, after crashing into an apartment building, the California Highway Patrol reports. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Park Western Apartments situated at Western and Russell avenues intersection.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, the driver, heading southbound on Western Ave, attempted a left turn but lost control and crashed into the apartment building. Subsequent investigation and video feed showed the vehicle crashed through a wall into one of the apartment units.

The Los Angeles Fire Department stated that a middle-aged man, around 50 years old, and a 9-year-old boy were trapped under the vehicle and required extrication. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, whereas the boy was transferred to a local hospital in serious condition. A 34-year-old woman, also a victim of the crash, was hospitalized with minor injuries.

The perpetrator of the accident reportedly fled the scene on foot and is currently being sought by the police. As of now, there has been no description of the suspect.

Following the incident, the Red Cross was alerted to assist seven displaced people from the crash site while the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety determines the buildings habitability status.

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A serious two-vehicle collision resulted in three fatalities in the City of Industry, as reported by California Highway Patrol (CHP) authorities. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, on January 14, 2025, specifically at the crossroads of Temple and Azusa avenues around 10:45 p.m.

The collision involved a gray Jeep and an unidentified black vehicle. Based on the CHP report, the gray Jeep t-boned the black vehicle which triggered both vehicles to tally roll over. The substantial effect of the crash was evident at the scene with KTLA video footage revealing severely damaged vehicles. While the Jeep exhibited substantial damage but retained its recognizable form, the black vehicle was completely mangled beyond recognition.

According to the specifics provided by CHP representatives, two of the fatalities were passengers in the black vehicle. The third casualty was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. However, the official report could not immediately corroborate which vehicle this third victim occupied at the time of the collision.

Authorities confirmed the driver of the Jeep had been apprehended following the crash. Whether the Jeep driver was impaired at the time of the crash and subjected to DUI charges remains unclear as the CHP spokesperson could not readily confirm this aspect of the case. At this time, no further details are available relating to this tragic incident.

The report sourced its information from contributions made by Alexis Lewis and KTLA photojournalist Dan Lunsford.

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In Los Angeles, drivers abandoning their vehicles in the midst of the infamous traffic jams near the Palisades Fire are causing substantial challenges for emergency response personnel. An appeal was made to the public, advising them to leave keys in the car if they choose to abandon it, enabling firefighters to potentially clear obstructive vehicles from gridlocked roads.

Unfortunately, there have been instances where drivers did not adhere to these instructions, culminating in officials deploying bulldozers to move stopped cars to the sides of the road. This course of action is undertaken to carve a path for emergency vehicles on Palisades Drive, rendering it possible for fire trucks to reach the affected areas.

While this tactic might cause damage to the vehicles, it is a necessary measure in emergency situations for clearing the way for firefighting and other emergency response vehicles. Screeching noises emanating from the displaced vehicles confirm the possibility of damage. However, officials insist that in such severe circumstances, prioritizing the clearance of hindering vehicles on crisis location routes is essential, even at the cost of some vehicular damage.

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A robbery suspect who targeted a Fairfax District grocery store was arrested after attempting to flee the scene in an autonomous vehicle, according to reports confirmed by Los Angeles Police Department to KTLA. The incident reportedly occurred near 8:30 p.m. at a Ralphs grocery store at the intersection of West 3rd Street and La Brea Avenue.

Marred by limited details, the current understanding is that the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise from the store. The individual then encountered a security guard, leading to an altercation before escape was attempted using a Waymo driverless vehicle. Unverified reports suggest that the individual resorted to the use of pepper spray to avoid capture by the stores security guard. This minor detail, however, is yet to be confirmed by the police.

Police officers were informed post incident that the suspected criminal had fled the scene in a Waymo vehicle. In due course, the authorities managed to locate the autonomous vehicle and subsequently apprehend the suspect. KTLA obtained traffic stop footage, revealing that at least four patrol vehicles had trailed behind the suspect before the autonomous vehicle came to a halt three miles from the scene at the intersection of South Wilton Place and Country Club Drive in Arlington Heights.

After the vehicle stopped, police officers surrounded it, guns drawn, and ordered the suspect to surrender. The individual was quickly placed in custody and transported in a police car. As a part of its operational protocol, Waymo software is programmed to recognize and respond appropriately to law enforcement signals, including sirens and flashing lights. Additionally, if a Waymo journey is interrupted due to law enforcement interaction, the Support team is notified and communicates with the passengers and law enforcement officials to resolve the matter.

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An incident occurred in Southern Californias San Gabriel Valley, specifically in Temple City, where a small plane crashed into the backyard of a residence early Monday morning. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in the event that took place shortly before 8 a.m. in the 4900 block of Arden Drive, approximately a mile west of the El Monte Airport. This information was disclosed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The plane involved in the crash was a single-engine aircraft which appears to have clipped trees and bushes before crashing on top of a brick wall. Its possible that contact was made with the house in the densely populated locale. Despite the scenario, views from Sky5 indicated that the house did not seem to suffer extensive damage.

Reports from Sky5 reporter, Rich Prickett, suggested that both occupants of the plane were able to exit the crashed vehicle. They were subsequently evaluated by paramedics at the scene. The exact cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

This incident follows another unfortunate occurrence that happened last Friday. In that case, a father and his teenage daughter were fatally wounded in a single-engine RV-10 aircraft crash in Fullerton.

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On January 6, 2024, in Temple City, California, a minor plane crash occurred in a backyard of a residential property in the 4900 block of Arden Drive, which is approximately a mile west of the El Monte Airport. This information was provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The involved aircraft was a single-engine plane, which, as per the footage broadcasted by Sky5, appeared to have glanced off trees and shrubbery before crashing on top of a brick wall. It is suggested that the plane may have touched the home within that densely populated neighborhood. Nevertheless, the damage to the property didnt seem to be substantial.

The Sky5 reporter, Rich Prickett, noted that the two individuals from the aircraft were capable of walking away from the accident scene. Subsequently, they were evaluated by paramedics on site. The underlying cause of the crash remains undetermined and is currently under active investigation.

In an unfortunate incident last Friday, a father and his teenage daughter lost their lives in a similar plane crash involving a single-engine RV-10 aircraft in Fullerton. Rich Prickett of Sky5 in Temple City contributed to this report.

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A small plane crashed into the backyard of a residential home in Temple City, Southern California on Monday morning. The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. in the 4900 block of Arden Drive, located approximately one mile west of El Monte Airport, as reported by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Aerial footage taken by Sky5 showed that the single-engine aircraft had clipped trees and shrubs before crashing on top of a brick wall. It appears the plane may have also made contact with a house in the densely populated neighborhood. Despite the accident, the damage to the residential property did not seem to be significant.

Sky5 reporter Rich Prickett provided on-the-scene coverage and confirmed that both individuals from the plane had survived the crash. They walked away from the scene and were subsequently assessed by paramedics. At this time, the cause of the crash is still being investigated. Further information will be reported as the case proceeds.

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A small single-engine aircraft crash occurred on Monday morning in Temple City, a densely populated neighborhood in Southern Californias San Gabriel Valley. The incident took place in the 4900 block of Arden Drive, approximately one mile west of the El Monte Airport, as per the Los Angeles County Fire Departments report.

The aircraft reportedly clipped trees and shrubs before crashing into a brick wall. Furthermore, the crash site was within the vicinity of a residential home. Despite the proximity of the crash to the property, the damage to the household seemed minimal according to a Sky5 report.

The Sky5 crew at the scene reported that both occupants of the plane were not critically injured. Post-crash, both occupants were evaluated by paramedics, subsequently walking away from the scene.

The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time and is currently under investigation. The report did not specify whether the Federal Aviation Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board would be involved in the investigation. The final determination of the cause will be published upon completion of the enquiry into this incident.

Rich Prickett, a Sky5 reporter who was present in Temple City at the time of the incident, contributed to the reporting of this story.

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