Category: Accidents

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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A significant vehicle collision occurred in Orange County on Thursday, with an SUV ending up in a precarious position atop a Tesla. The incident transpired amid rush-hour traffic at the intersection of Magnolia Street and Ellis Avenue. Footage of the dramatic collision was captured by a bystander, Casey Wright, and subsequently disseminated via KTLA.

During the chaos of the incident that unfurled in Fountain Valley on the 19th of December, 2024, Fountain Valley firefighters executed a rescue mission. The emergency services were summoned to liberate an individual who was ensnared in the SUVs wreckage. At the moment, it remains undetermined whether there were any injuries sustained as a result of the collision.

This unconventional crash required additional resources to manage. A specially equipped tow truck was summoned to disengage the SUV from its perch atop the Tesla and clear the scene.

Investigations into the circumstances leading up to the collision are currently ongoing. At this stage, the cause of the crash has not yet been established. As the incident is still under the microscope, further updates are to be expected in the coming days.

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On December 16th, a man was arrested under the accusation that he had purposefully crashed his car into deputies following a pursuit in San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department confirmed that the man, identified as 52-year-old Stephen Bloomer from Twentynine Palms, was responsible for the incident.

Deputies first noticed the suspect when he was seen speeding in a Corvette on Twentynine Palms Highway, near Torres Avenue intersection in Joshua Tree, slightly before 1:00 pm. When authorities attempted to pull over Bloomer, he continued to drive in an erratic manner, leading to a chase by patrol units. Out of concern for the safety of other drivers, the pursuing deputies eventually called off the chase.

According to reports, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted Bloomer in his Corvette at a Circle K in Morongo Valley later in the day. The officer tried to apprehend Bloomer, at which point Bloomer reversed his car and crashed into the CHP vehicle. A second deputy, who arrived at the scene and parked their patrol car nearby, was targeted as Bloomer accelerated and intentionally crashed into the occupied patrol vehicle. The deputy inside the patrol car suffered minor injuries, was transported to the hospital, treated, and later released.

Bloomer was subsequently arrested at the scene. The charges are attempted murder of a peace officer and felony assault on a peace officer. An ongoing investigation of the incident is being conducted by the department. San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department is urging anyone with additional information to get in touch with Deputy Richard Maldonado or Detective Tyler A. Bengard of the Morongo Basin Sheriffs Station. A toll-free number and website are also available for anonymous tips.

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A shoe store located in Inglewood, California, was the target of a smash-and-grab robbery carried out by several individuals on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The incident, which was caught on the stores surveillance cameras, involved the use of a reportedly stolen vehicle, which was driven directly into the stores front, leading to significant structural damage and disarray.

Michael Acevedo, the store owner, communicated to KTLA via email that the break-in took place during the early hours of the morning. After wreaking destruction on the stores front, the suspect driving the vehicle exited the car, quickly followed by the arrival of an additional vehicle. Two further individuals alighted from the second car and proceeded to join the original assailant in seizing items from the shop.

In the aftermath, it is currently uncertain the total value of the property thieved from the premises by the participating individuals, all of whom appear to be young men. Expressing his dismay at the event, Acevedo disclosed that the frequency of break-ins has escalated since the inauguration of SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome. He further noted that this is the fourth robbery the store has been subjected to within a year.

Despite the damning evidence captured in the surveillance footage, there have been no arrests connected to the break-in at the time of reporting. KTLA has made attempts to contact the Inglewood Police Department for more information, and is currently awaiting their response.

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A shoe store located in Inglewood, California, was recently smashed into by thieves using a reportedly stolen vehicle. The event was recorded on store surveillance cameras and shows at least one suspect ramming the vehicle into the storefront, leading to a scattering of shattered glass and shop merchandise.

The suspect driving the stolen vehicle quickly exited it post-crash and began taking items from the store. A second vehicle arrived at the scene shortly, and two more suspects got out and ran into the store to join in the robbery. It has been reported that all suspects involved appear to be young men.

The incident occurred in the early morning hours, as reported by the store owner, Michael Acevedo, in an email to KTLA. The exact value of stolen property that the smash-and-grab crew got away with remains unclear at this time. However, the shoe store, located at 4940 W. Century Blvd., suffered significant damage during the incident.

Referring to the burglary as disappointing, the owner noted an uptick of break-ins since the opening of SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome. This is reportedly the fourth such robbery at this location within a year. At present, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident. Both KTLA and the Inglewood Police Department have been informed of the event and responses are awaited. The reporting of the event included contributions from Kuwi Leonard from Inglewood.

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A serious accident involving six vehicles has occurred in Ontario, leading to one fatality and two others being hospitalized, according to information from the Ontario Police Department and KTLA.

The incident occurred around 9:31 a.m. at the intersection of Holt Boulevard and Mountain Avenue, although specific details about how the accident occurred remain unclear. Surveillance footage from a local business provided partial insight into the crash, indicating that two vehicles collided, one of which had two wheels airborne.

Emergency medical personnel transported one of the victims to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the victim was unable to overcome the injuries sustained in the crash and was declared deceased at the hospital. Part of the surveillance footage shows the violent six-car crash that led to one casualty and injured two others on December 19, 2024.

Two additional victims were also taken to the hospital suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, but further details regarding their ages, genders, or the vehicle they were in at the time of the accident were not provided. The police have obtained a video of the crash for investigation purposes but have not disclosed it publicly yet.

The said intersection was temporarily closed for several hours as authorities conducted an on-site investigation of the crash and work crews cleared the scene. The road has since been reopened for regular traffic. Preliminary police reports suggest that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to play a role in the collision, and no arrests have been made in relation to the accident.

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A suspect, identified as Thuan Cong Duong, 30, has been taken into custody by Garden Grove Police for his involvement in an incident on Dec. 10. The episode unfolded in the 12200 block of Brookhurst Street, where the law enforcement had responded to reports of a disturbance shortly before 3 a.m.

Upon reaching the scene, the police found two victims – a severely injured 32-year-old woman and an unharmed 35-year-old man. The woman, who was found in a critical condition, reported that she had been intentionally run over by a vehicle. She was quickly transported to a hospital for necessary medical attention.

The vehicle implicated in the incident was found abandoned at the location. Subsequently, Garden Grove Police commenced investigations, leading to the identification of Thuan Cong Duong as the alleged perpetrator.

After preliminary investigations, on Dec. 17, Duong was apprehended and charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the Orange County Jail pending further investigations.

Details regarding the rationale or circumstances leading to the assault have not been disclosed as the case is still under comprehensive examination. The Garden Grove Police Department encourages any witnesses or individuals with supplementary information to step forward and contact either Detective Camara at 714-741-5824 or the Garden Grove Police at 714-741-5704.

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An individual identified as Thuan Cong Duong, aged 30, has been arrested due to allegations of assaulting a woman with a vehicle in the Californian city of Garden Grove, according to official information provided by the Garden Grove Police Department.

The incident transpired on December 10, with police officers responding to disturbance reports originating from the 12200 block on Brookhurst Street shortly before 3 a.m. On reaching the reported location, officers located two victims – a 32-year-old woman, who suffered severe injuries, and a 35-year-old man, who was unharmed. The injured victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment where she disclosed to law enforcement that she had been purposely struck by a vehicle. The car believed to be involved in the incident was discovered abandoned at the scene.

Following an investigation, detectives nominated Duong as the primary suspect. Subsequently, on December 17, Duong was arrested and admitted to the Orange County Jail, with charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Exact circumstantial details, including the potential motive for the assault, have not been released, as the case remains an active investigation. Authorities have issued an appeal for witnesses of the incident or those with additional information to contact Detective Camara at (714) 741-5824 or to call the Garden Grove Police directly at (714) 741-5704. Sourced information includes a photo of Duong provided by the Garden Grove Police Department from his booking.

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An innocent woman, in her 60s, was tragically killed in an Orange County multi-vehicle accident that was caused by a man attempting to escape police pursuit on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Investigators revealed that the pursuit began when the officers noted a man, later identified as 40-year-old Anthony Hanzel of Anaheim, indulging in theft near the intersection of North Gilbert Street and West Malvern Avenue in Fullerton. Hanzel drove off the scene in a white Nissan Rogue, which initiated the chase when officers attempted to halt his vehicle.

Reportedly, Hanzel was involved in a preliminary non-injury collision near Brookhurst Road and Orangethorpe Avenue. The chase ensued onto the westbound 91 Freeway and ceased when the suspect exited at Knott Avenue, with the officers losing track of Hanzel. The pursuit was picked up by La Palma police after spotting the fleeing driver near La Palma Avenue and Walker Street. Approximately around 12:50 p.m., Hanzel drove through a red light at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, smashing into a blue BMW.

Lauren Lau, a witness to the horrifying incident and whose vehicle also sustained minor damage, recalled to a photojournalist from OnScene.TV how Hanzels car came at her, causing a complete T-bone collision.

The impact severely injured the female BMW driver, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The police have not yet disclosed the victims identity. Post-crash, Hanzel was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. According to Fullerton police, charges including petty theft, hit-and-run, and felony evading are expected to be filed against Hanzel.

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