Category: Accidents

A small aircraft crashed into a residential backyard in the region of Southern Californias San Gabriel Valley, specifically on Arden Drive in Temple City, California, on the morning of January 6, 2024. The incident transpired just before 8 a.m. as per the report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Sky5 aerial coverage depicted a single-engine aircraft skimming over trees and bushes before devastatingly crashing on top of a wall. There are reports that the plane may have also made contact with a residential house. The overall extent of the actual damage caused by this event, to both the house and the aircraft, did not seem to be severe. Importantly, it was relayed by Sky5 reporter, Rich Prickett, that both occupants of the aircraft were able to walk away from the crash incident.

This event continues to be under investigation and more details are anticipated to unfold. Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available. Rich Prickett of Sky5, based in Temple City, contributed to these early reports from the crash site.

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On Sunday, January 5, 2025, the westbound 134 Freeway was completely closed in the wake of a fatal accident triggered by a wrong-way driver. According to information given by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesperson, the incident was initially reported at 8:29 a.m. This happened near the San Rafael Avenue off-ramp located in Pasadena, west of the corridor with the 210 Freeway.

The CHP spokesperson confirmed that a minimum of four vehicles were involved in the accident. Lisa Dederian, the Public Information Officer for the City of Pasadena, stated that the crash claimed the lives of two individuals. In addition, three more people were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for emergency care.

Multiple severely damaged vehicles were showcased in footage recorded at the scene by KTLA, a local news station, with debris scattered over the entirety of the lanes. At least one of the wrecked vehicles was observed facing the incorrect direction on the freeway. At this time, its undetermined if this was the vehicle that initially headed eastbound within the westbound lanes.

The affected section of the 134 Freeway was reopened later that Sunday afternoon, roughly five hours subsequent to the accident. The details provided in this report were submitted by Sofia Pop Perez and Phil Ige, a photojournalist for KTLA.

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On a recent Saturday evening in Riverside County, a multiple-vehicle collision resulted in the demise of a 75-year-old woman. The chain of collisions was allegedly triggered by a man who is now under investigation for driving under the influence (DUI).

The preliminary report from the Riverside Police Department indicates that the incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. A woman, aged 75, was driving her 2005 model Jeep Liberty on Collett Avenue when she was rear-ended by the DUI suspect driving a Toyota Tundra. The force of the impact pushed the womans vehicle into the opposite lanes, causing her to collide head-on with a 2014 Toyota C-HR, operated by a 70-year-old Riverside man.

Officers and fire personnel responded quickly after receiving reports of the three-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, they found three persons with varying degrees of injuries, requiring medical attention. The woman driving the Jeep who was rear-ended suffered life-threatening injuries from the crash. Despite attempts to save her life at Riverside Community Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The woman, a resident of Riverside, was not identified beyond her age.

Police proceeded to arrest the 38-year-old man from Norco who was driving the Toyota Tundra, based on suspicion of DUI. He was booked into Robert Presley Detention Center. Information pertaining to the condition of the other two injured individuals was not immediately available.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing. The department urged members of the public with additional information about the traffic collision to contact Detective Matthew Parrish.

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A devastating crash on the westbound 134 Freeway resulted in two fatalities, completely shutting down a significant stretch of the road on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The accident that involved a wrong-way driver was reported early Sunday morning at approximately 8:29 a.m., near the San Rafael Avenue off-ramp in Pasadena, west of the interchange with the 210 Freeway.

A spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed the engagement of at least four distinct vehicles in the collision. The deceased individuals identities were not immediately available. In addition to the fatalities, City of Pasadena Public Information Officer Lisa Dederian reported that emergency medical services rushed three other individuals to local hospitals for further medical attention.

Scene footage, captured by KTLA photojournalist Phil Ige and Sofia Pop Perez, portrayed an array of severely damaged vehicles and all lanes of the roadway littered with debris. Notably, one of the involved vehicles faced the wrong direction, fostering the conclusion that this may have been the vehicle driving eastwards in the lanes designated for westbound traffic. However, further investigation is required to confirm this supposition.

The CHP spokesperson provided an update in the early afternoon, approximately five hours post-accident, confirming that the previously closed segment of the 134 Freeway had been cleared and reopened to traffic. The incident remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.

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A section of westbound 134 Freeway was completely shut down on Sunday morning due to a fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver, resulting in two casualties. According to information provided by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesperson, the incident was initially reported at 8:29 a.m. near the San Rafael Avenue off-ramp in Pasadena, west of the interchange with the 210 Freeway.

It was confirmed that the crash involved a minimum of four vehicles. On January 5, 2025, the same area of the freeway was previously shut down due to a similar incident involving a wrong-way driver, resulting in fatal outcomes.

The City of Pasadena Public Information Officer, Lisa Dederian, reported that two people lost their lives in the crash. Furthermore, three other individuals were urgently dispatched to nearby hospitals for treatment. Footage from the scene captured by KTLA displayed the severity of the crash, showing several damaged vehicles and debris scattered across the lanes of the freeway. One of the vehicles was noticeably facing the wrong direction, although it is uncertain whether this was the car which was initially driving in the wrong direction.

It was reported that the affected section of the 134 Freeway will remain closed for several hours. Motorists who have to travel through the area have been advised to consider alternative routes to bypass the affected stretch of the freeway. Contributions to this report were made by Sofia Pop Perez and KTLA photojournalist Phil Ige.

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California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported an ongoing investigation into a shooting incident that happened in Compton, Los Angeles County on the evening of January 4, 2025. A woman was found inside a sedan at around 7:15 PM with a gunshot wound along the 14900 block of Stanford Avenue.

Upon discovery, the woman was quickly evacuated from the scene and taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention. As of the time of the report, her condition remains undisclosed, as is her identity. The authorities have promised to provide updates as the case unfolds.

Witnesses have reported seeing a black vehicle speeding away from the scene shortly after the incident. However, the CHP has not yet confirmed this detail as part of their official report.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are not yet clear. The CHP is diligently working to piece together the series of events that led to the incident. They call on anyone with useful information relating to the incident to reach out to the LASDs Compton Sheriffs Station at 310-605-6500. The department encourages any witnesses or those with information to assist in bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice.

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A fatal pedestrian incident occurred in Orange County, leading to the death of a 63-year-old man. The Santa Ana Police Department reported the victim, identified as George Estrada Tellez of Costa Mesa, was struck by multiple vehicles near 1st Street and Center Street. The incident happened on Friday around 5:57 p.m.

After receiving several calls regarding the accident, both the law enforcement officers and Orange County fire personnel were dispatched to the location. On arrival, rescue teams discovered that Tellez had been hit by two vehicles. He received immediate medical attention at the site before being transported to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, Tellez later succumbed to his injuries.

Initial reports from the Santa Ana Police Department indicated that three vehicles were involved in the accident, one of which allegedly left the scene. However, the departments latest statement clarifies that only two vehicles were involved in the incident. Both drivers remained at the scene and were cooperative with investigators. Authorities stated that neither of the drivers seemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The case remains under the investigation of the Santa Ana Police Departments Collision Investigations Unit (CIU). The investigators encourage anyone who may have information relevant to this investigation to reach out to Detective J. Martinez at 714-245-8207 or the Santa Ana Police Departments Traffic Division at 714-245-8200.

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A small aircraft crash in Fullerton, California resulted in the demise of two individuals identified as Pascal Reid, the pilot, and his 16-year-old daughter, Kelly Reid, residents of Huntington Beach. The unfortunate event occurred on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following the take off of the Vans RV-10 aircraft for which Pascal was the pilot.

The father and daughter were on board the single-engine aircraft which is a homebuilt kit model with seating for up to four people. Shortly after takeoff from the Fullerton Municipal Airport, Pascal attempted to make an emergency landing. Instead, the aircraft crashed onto the roof of a furniture manufacturing warehouse located on the 2300 block of West Raymer Avenue, roughly 1,000 feet away from the runway. The crash ignited a fire in the building, causing harm beyond the crash itself.

In addition to the tragic loss of Kelly and Pascal Reid, 19 employees of the Michael Nicholas Designs warehouse were injured in the incident. Injuries predominantly consisted of burns, with eleven of the injured parties being transferred to local hospitals for treatment. Eight others received treatment at the scene. The warehouse was red-tagged in the aftermath of the crash and surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precaution.

The cause of the emergency that led Pascal to make an attempted landing back at the airport is under investigation by aviation officials. Preliminary reports from air traffic control indicate that an immediate return to the airport was necessitated by an emergency. The plane is reported to have made a 180-degree left turn before the crash.

Kelly Reid, a high school junior at Huntington Beach High, was a well-loved member of her community, participating in varsity sports including soccer, lacrosse, and flag football. Their memory was honored by loved ones at a vigil at the First Christian Church in Huntington Beach on Friday, January 3, 2025. The investigation into the incident continues.

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A congested tragedy unfolded in Fullerton, California, when a Huntington Beach pilot and his teenage daughter were identified as victims of a recent plane crash. The victims, Pascal Reid and his 16-year-old daughter Kelly Reid, were pronounced dead following the said incident. Both were residents of Huntington Beach, and Kelly was a junior of Huntington Beach High School and a known athlete participating in varsity soccer, lacrosse and flag football.

The unfortunate event took place last Thursday, January 2, when a Vans RV-10 aircraft, piloted by Pascal Reid, crashed into a furniture manufacturing warehouse, shortly after taking off from the Fullerton Municipal Airport. The aircraft was a single-engine home-built kit model with a seating capacity of up to four people. The crash also resulted in a fire outbreak within the building.

There were 19 employees present inside the Michael Nicholas Designs warehouse at the time of the crash. The aftermath saw a series of injuries that ranged from burns to physical damages with 11 individuals requiring hospital treatment while 8 were treated and immediately released at the scene.

In an attempt to understand the leading cause that resulted in the plane losing altitude, aviation officials are reportedly going through recordings between Pascal and air traffic control. Preliminary reports suggest an emergency necessitating an immediate return to the airport was underway.

Firefighters were prompt on the scene, extinguishing the blaze while nearby buildings were evacuated to maintain safety. Post-fire inspections led to red-tagging of the warehouse, indicating severe structural damage or hazard risk.

The investigation into this crash is ongoing. Meanwhile, the father and daughters tragic loss was mourned by loved ones and friends, with the Huntington Beach High Schools flag football team sharing heartfelt acknowledgements of young Kellys influence and warmth as a caring friend, teammate, and remarkable person.

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The identities of the two individuals killed in a plane crash in Fullerton have been released. The deceased are Huntington Beach residents, pilot Pascal Reid and his 16-year-old daughter Kelly Reid. The crash occurred on Thursday, January 2, 2025, when their Vans RV-10 aircraft, a single-engine homebuilt kit designed to seat up to four people, took off from the Fullerton Municipal Airport.

The father, who was piloting the plane, attempted an emergency landing back at the airport shortly after takeoff. However, the aircraft crashed onto the roof of a furniture manufacturing warehouse on West Raymer Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet from the runway. The crash triggered a fire within the building.

This tragic incident claimed the lives of both Kelly and Pascal Reid and injured 19 employees from the Michael Nicholas Designs warehouse situated in the crash site. Several victims endured burn injuries. Eleven individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment, while eight others were treated and released at the scene. Firefighters fought to control the fire inside the building while nearby establishments were evacuated as a precaution.

This warehouse has since been red tagged following the plane crash. As of Friday, aviation officials proclaimed their commitment to discerning the events that led to the plane losing altitude. Initial examination of the communication between Pascal Reid and air traffic control indicated that the plane was experiencing an emergency that necessitated an immediate return to the airport.

Prior to his radio communication getting cut-off, noticeable panic and gasping were audible in Pascal Reids voice. According to a spokesperson for the NTSB, the plane appeared to make a 180-degree left turn before crashing around 1,000 feet short of the runway. Further investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released within the coming week.

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