Category: Accidents

A fatal accident transpired in Orange County, California, on Wednesday afternoon, with one individual reported dead due to a multi-vehicle pileup. Authorities revealed that the catastrophic event began following a reported heist in Fullerton involving officers from the Fullerton Police Department.

The mishap took place around 12:50 p.m. local time. The driver, who was escaping law enforcement in a white SUV, ran a red light at the crossing of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street in La Palma. The SUV then collided with a blue BMW stationed at the intersection.

The incident was reportedly captured by a nearby surveillance camera, providing a clear record of the accident. The footage presented shows the moment the evading driver struck the stationary vehicle at the intersection on December 18, 2024.

Lauren Lau, a witness who was also at the intersection, reported her own vehicle suffering minor damages due to the crash. Those two cars hit me and then swerved off to the side, Lau reported to an OnScene.TV photojournalist, indicating that the cars involved in the accident also intersected her path.

At this time, the identity of the deceased—whether it was the suspect behind the wheel of the SUV or an innocent driver—is yet to be confirmed by law enforcement. As this accident is still under investigation, authorities are advising the public to follow KTLA 5 News for further updates. The report is also supplemented by contributions from KTLAs Jacqueline Sarkissian.

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On Monday afternoon, a severe accident involving a school bus and an SUV occurred in Orange County, resulting in serious injuries to five individuals, including two children and three adults. The incident was reported by fire officials from Orange County Fire Authority.

The collision between the SUV and small school bus took place near Santiago Canyon Road and Red Rock Canyon Trail, with the initial distress call to the fire authority made at 3:07 p.m. Emergency crews promptly reached the accident site and attended to the five injured individuals. Though their conditions were reported as stable, they were deemed to be in a serious state.

The authorities have not released detailed information regarding the identities or ages of the victims, or the vehicle they were in at the time of the crash. Initial conjectures suggest that the SUV might have crashed into the school bus. However, no further specifics about the actual cause of the accident or the role of speeding in the crash have been ascertained to date.

Graphic images captured at the site revealed both vehicles in a damaged state, sprawled across the two-lane road. Particularly, severe impact damage was noticed on the drivers side of the school bus. The images also depicted emergency first responders attending to the victims at the site.

Reports confirmed the presence of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at the accident site, conducting a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading to the incident.

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A major car crash in San Bernardino County was reported on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the hospitalization of a 4-year-old boy and the death of four other occupants. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed this incident to KTLA and indicated that the boy was the only survivor of a single-vehicle collision.

According to CHP dispatch, the crash occurred at approximately 4:46 p.m. in the area of eastbound Interstate 10 and east of Riverside Avenue, within the Colton city limits. An ambulance was dispatched to the crash site shortly after the event was reported.

The preliminary investigation conducted by CHP showed that a 2018 Toyota Corolla, heading eastwards, veered off the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree stump. The force of the collision led to the significant injuries suffered by the 4-year-old boy, who was subsequently taken to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The four deceased victims of the crash were identified by CHP as follows: a 60-year-old man, a 60-year-old woman, a 30-year-old man, and a 30-year-old woman. The city of residence for each of the victims was not immediately available at the time of the report.

CHP has stated that the investigation into this crash continues to be ongoing. They urge anyone with additional information related to the incident to contact Officer S. Severin, ID 22723, at the CHP San Bernardino Area office. The contact number for this office is 909-383-4227.

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On Monday afternoon, a serious school bus crash occurred in Orange County, causing grave injuries to three adults and two children. This incident was confirmed by local fire officials.

At precisely 3:07 p.m., a distress call was relayed to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), indicating that a traffic accident involving an SUV and a small school bus had happened in close proximity to Santiago Canyon Road and Red Rock Canyon Trail. Upon receiving this report, emergency response teams were promptly dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, the crews aided in translocating five victims who, whilst in a stable state, were categorised in a serious condition. However, the full identities of these individuals including their respective ages were not made public thereby making it unclear as to which vehicle they were in at the time of the accident. Officials conducting preliminary analyses conjecture that the SUV made impact with the school bus although specifics on how the accident occurred were not commented upon. Additionally, no information was furnished as to whether excessive speed was a contributing factor.

OCFA released images providing an aftermath perspective of the crash. The visuals depict both vehicles in a tangled mess sprawled across the stretch of a two-way road. Significant damage is visible on the drivers side of the school bus. The investigation into the precise cause of the incident was carried out by the California Highway Patrol.

The gravity of the incident underpins the seriousness of road safety, and further information will be made available as investigations progress.

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A tragic accident took place in San Bernardino County on Sunday afternoon, resulting in severe consequences. A car crash resulted in the hospitalization of a 4-year-old boy, while sadly leading to the demise of the four other occupants of the vehicle.

Preliminary information provided by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that the young boy was the single survivor of this devastating accident. The accident occurred at roughly 4:46 p.m. along the area of the eastbound Interstate 10, east of Riverside Avenue in Colton city.

The investigating officers found that a 2018-model Toyota Corolla was moving eastward when it veered off the road, impacting with a tree stump on the right shoulder. Due to the severity of the accident, the authorities present at the scene were unable to identify the four deceased victims immediately.

The boy, sustaining major injuries, was accordingly transported to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The four victims were later identified by the CHP, comprising of two individuals in their sixties (one male and one female) and two individuals in their thirties (one male and one female). Residences of the victims were not disclosed immediately.

The CHP has declared the investigation process to be ongoing. In addition, they also encourage anyone possessing information about the accident to reach out to Officer S. Severin (ID 22723) at the CHP San Bernardino Area office, contact number being 909-383-4227.

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A high-speed pursuit was reported through the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, initiated by a motorist suspected of Driving Under Influence (DUI). The chase originated from the La Cañada Flintridge region around the 210 Freeway at approximately 3 p.m. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD) attempted to intercept a black sedan, but the driver bypassed the authorities and embarked on a rapid flight south through the valley on municipal roads, notably along Sunland Boulevard and Vineland Avenue.

During the pursuit, the suspect crashed into several vehicles and took risks driving into the oncoming lane, creating a hazardous situation for other road users. At the intersection of Vineland and Lankershim Avenue, the suspects vehicle clipped several cars before fishtailing into a street curb. This collision resulted in the deployment of the vehicles side airbags.

The reckless journey concluded at the intersection of Vineland and Hortense Street, as the sedan came to a halt due to the deployed airbags. The suspect was surrounded by LASD deputies, who approached the vehicle with their guns drawn. As of the time of report, 4:30 p.m., a standoff was still ongoing between the deputies and the suspect. KTLA 5 News continues to update this developing story.

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Error corrections have been made stating a locally owned Lamborghini, initially reported as belonging to a well-known rapper, was in fact incorrectly identified. This information was confirmed by the vehicles registered owner in a statement to KTLA news.

Over the recent weekend, a Lamborghini pursuit in the San Fernando Valley ended with a collision, resulting in the super SUV being engulfed in flames. The incident took place at about 4 AM on Saturday on Tampa Avenue, within the vicinity of the 5500 block, in Tarzana. Video footage obtained from KTLA demonstrated the immediate chain of events following the crash, with local police arriving to a burning wreck and bystanders observing the gridlock in shock.

The incident greatly disturbed many nearby residents, seeing that it disrupted their early morning tranquility. Speaking about the accident, a local resident, Gina, shared her account of the unfolding situation with new stringer service OnSceneTV. She stated that it was not the first time she had to call the police over a similar incident in the area. Gina further recounted that she didnt notice anyone being pulled out of the burning vehicle but did observe a body near her house, where her mailbox previously was, appearing to be alive.

Gina further reported that the impact of the crash not only caused significant damage to her vehicles rear but also uprooted her cemented mailbox. The incidents evidence clarifies that a high-speed Lamborghini pursuit turned crash caused considerable damage to property and potentially to individuals involved in the accident.

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Early on Monday morning, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) cruiser was involved in a collision, causing it to overturn. This incident took place in the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles, on the 105 Freeway, which was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on the eastbound side near Wilmington Avenue.

According to initial reports, the CHP officer was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle when the accident occurred. The cause of the incident remains unknown, as stated by a CHP spokesperson.

A video from the scene, shared by OnScene.TV, depicted the CHP cruiser flipped on its roof. Another vehicle, visibly damaged, was seen close to the cruiser. The spokesperson could not confirm if multiple officers were in the cruiser at the time of the accident. However, they did acknowledge that at least one individual was transported to the local hospital. The patients condition remains unknown.

A SigAlert, a warning system used in California to inform drivers of traffic problems, was issued prompting a temporary shutdown of all eastbound lanes on the freeway. This allowed for an investigation into the accident to be conducted. That closure has since been lifted.

No additional details have been provided concerning the vehicle that the officers were pursuing. It also remains unclear if any other automobiles were involved in the collision.

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A Lamborghini SUV, reported to belong to rapper Bhad Bhabie, was involved in a severe crash over the weekend in the San Fernando Valley. The crash happened in the early hours around 4 a.m. Saturday in the 5500 block of Tampa Avenue in Tarzana, according to initial reports. Los Angeles Police Department officers were reportedly chasing the vehicle when the crash occurred.

The vehicle burst into flames upon impact, as seen in the video footage obtained by KTLA. Witnesses in the vicinity, woken by the crash, described the event. One of the residents, Gina, reported that she had called 911 and observed the firefighting operations till the fire was put out. Remarkably, she did not witness anyone pulling a body from the car, but noticed a body near their house, where their mailbox used to be, showing signs of life.

Another local resident, Tristan, recounted that the loud collision woke him and his roommates. They rushed to the scene to help, managing to extract the driver from the passenger side of the car. Initially, they believed the driver to be dead. The driver was later rushed to the hospital, with the current status being unknown.

Responding officers found a gun and a luxury watch at the scene. Reports indicate that the Lamborghini was leased from a local company by rapper Bhad Bhabie, whose presence at the scene remains uncertain. OnSceneTV suggested the possible involvement of the rappers brother as the driver.

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A significant crash occurred in the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, vitalizing a segment of the neighborhood due to the vehicles involvement in a high-speed chase with law enforcement. The vehicle, a Lamborghini SUV, reported to be owned by rapper Bhad Bhabie, collided in the 5500 block of Tampa Avenue in Tarzana around 4 a.m. Saturday. The brutal impact led to an eruption of flames engulfing the vehicle.

The scene was brought to the attention of local residents due to the racket generated by the crash. Preliminary reports from those present described their early morning disruption and reactions to the accident. A local resident named Gina called 911, an action she was familiar with, due to previous similar events in the area. During her statement, she revealed that she couldnt visualize anyone being extracted from the burning car but noticed a body in front of her residence, showing signs of life. She also noted some damages caused by the collision, including destruction of her previously-cemented mailbox and damages to her cars rear end.

OnSceneTV collected information from other local dwellers, including a man named Tristan. He and his roommates were awakened by the impact and responded with efforts to help extricate the driver. Initial Hesitations on the existence of the driver were soon overridden when the driver was removed from the vehicle and subsequently rushed to the hospital.

The police at the scene were able to recover a firearm and a high-end watch from the crash site. There has been no disclosed information on the drivers condition since being hospitalized. Speculation about the owner identity of the wrecked vehicle point to hip-hop artist Bhad Bhabie, stemming from data provided by a local leasing company. However, the driver of the car at the time of the crash was allegedly her brother. Further confirmation is yet to be made public. Bhad Bhabie, legally known as Danielle Bregoli, wasnt reportedly present during this accident.

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