Category: Accidents

Four teenage males aged between 14 and 16 years were arrested in San Bernardino County following allegations of vehicle theft and engagement in a high-speed pursuit. The youths, hailing from diverse locations across California—Arcadia, Plascencia, West Covina, and Los Angeles—have been held by the local deputies, although information pertaining to their identities has been withheld due to their age.

On the incident date, February 23, an air of commotion gripped the Adelanto area as deputies observed a white Toyota Camry swaying into oncoming traffic before attempting a direct collision with their vehicle. The attempted pull-over by deputies was thwarted, prompting a pursuit. The Camry, driven by the 14-year-old suspect, exhibited reckless tendencies, hitting speeds of 110 miles per hour (mph).

The pursuit ensued across Victorville and stretched onto the northbound 15 Freeway, finally terminating at Barstow. Here, a defective transmission led to the vehicle crashing, marking the end of the wild chase. All four teenage suspects were taken into custody at the scene.

Upon further investigation, deputies confirmed the theft of the vehicle by the 15-year-old suspect from a family member in West Covina. The 14 and 15-year-old suspects were subsequently placed under arrest and detained at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, whereas the other two individuals were released into the custody of their parents.

Three out of the four detained juveniles have been documented as gang affiliates by the authorities. Deputies have kept further details under wraps, indicating an ongoing investigation. Information regarding the case can be shared with Deputy J. Villasenor at the Victor Valley Sheriffs Station. Online and anonymous tips can also be submitted.

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On February 19, the San Marino Police Department launched an investigation following reports of a home burglary in the 2500 block of Ridgeway Road, San Marino, in the San Gabriel Valley. The homeowner alleged that his domicile was burgled while he and his son were away at work, and their housekeeper was out at lunch.

In a peculiar sequence of events, upon returning from work, the residents discovered that their vehicles tires had been deflated. A similar situation was reported by the housekeeper, who was informed that her tires had been deflated by another driver. Despite this, she did not stop but made her way directly to the residence.

Upon arrival, the housekeeper noted before the homeowners arrived that a window had been broken to gain access via the rear balcony door, and significant disorder was found in the master bedroom. It was also reported that the homes electrical box was tampered with and an electrical room on the second floor was vandalized, with wires pulled out and the internet modem misplaced.

At this time, the items stolen from the home have not been detailed by the police, and the total loss incurred by the victim is yet to be ascertained. The investigation is presently ongoing with a forensics technician from the Pasadena Police Department assisting. Detectives are extensively examining the neighborhood and scrutinizing acquired surveillance footage.

Given these circumstances, the San Marino Police Department is actively seeking information related to the incident and encourages witnesses or those with information to reach them directly at 626-300-0720.

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On Monday morning, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD). The collision occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Willow Street.

The police reported that the woman was crossing the road through a marked crosswalk at the time she was hit by a 2005 GMC making a right turn from Willow Street onto Long Beach Boulevard. Upon their arrival at the scene, officers found the woman unconscious and lying in the roadway. Immediate medical aid was administered to the victim by both the bystanders and officers, prior to her transportation to a nearby hospital by paramedics. Despite their efforts, the woman was declared deceased at the hospital.

The driver involved in the collision, a 61-year-old resident of Long Beach, remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation conducted by the officers. The authorities have stated that they do not have any reason to believe the driver was under influence at the time of the incident. Law enforcement has held back on releasing the identity of the deceased pedestrian, pending the notification of her kin by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

The LBPD is currently seeking additional information related to the collision and urges anyone possessing information to reach out to LBPD Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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A brutal vehicular collision resulted in a street tamale vendor and two others, one a minor, getting rushed to the hospital in Koreatown, Los Angeles on Monday morning. The collision took place just before 6 a.m. at the intersection of Western Avenue and 3rd Street according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Preliminary information suggests that two sedans, a black Chevrolet Volt and a red Kia Stinger collided with each other at the location.

The impact evidence indicates they subsequently veered towards the sidewalk, hitting a pedestrian. This individual has been identified as a vendor actively selling tamales at that time. The exact condition of the victims upon admission to the hospital has not been released, although it was clarified by LAFD Public Information Officer, Cpt. Adam VanGerpen, that none were in critical condition.

In the aftermath of the accident, aerial footage captured by Sky5 showed debris strewn across 3rd Street, with the two sedans positioned significantly apart on opposite sides of the road. This led Cpt. Van Gerpen to suggest that the collision likely occurred at high speed, resulting in the extent of the impact and subsequent dispersion of the vehicles. He further advised the public to be cautious and to slow down when driving, especially during early morning hours.

The intersection at Western Avenue and 3rd Street was expected to remain closed for several hours following the incident for investigation purposes. The data source for this article, excluding first-hand reportage by KTLA photojournalist, Chris Gierowski, primarily comes from official updates and news reports by California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Fire Department.

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A significant vehicle collision occurred in Los Angeles Koreatown on Monday morning, leading to three individuals being transported to the hospital. Initial information, later verified by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), indicated the collision happened right before 6 a.m. at the crossroads of Western Avenue and 3rd Street. The crash involved two vehicles that seemed to T-bone each other and subsequently hit a pedestrian.

Public Information Officer Cpt. Adam VanGerpen elaborated that during the crash, two vehicles made contact and consequently struck an individual on the sidewalk. The victim on the footpath was a street vendor selling tamales.

The other patients included two adults and a minor. Although their exact conditions were unknown at the moment, it was confirmed by Cpt. VanGerpen that their states were not critical. Aerial visuals obtained by Sky5 depicted debris strewn across 3rd Street while teams cleared the scene and evaluated the drivers. The two cars involved in the collision, a black Chevrolet Volt and a red Kia Stinger, were observed significantly apart from each other on opposing lanes of the street. This positioning suggests speed might have been a factor contributing to the accident, as per Cpt. VanGerpen.

The comments from Cpt. VanGerpen indicate high speeds may have exacerbated the accident, judging from the abundant skid marks present at the scene. A reminder was highlighted that it is crucial for people to maintain safe speeds, especially considering the timing of the accident. The collision site is anticipated to be closed for several hours pending further investigation.

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An unfortunate sequence of events unfolded in Bell Gardens on Saturday near Florence Avenue when a routine traffic stop initiated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) turned into a high-speed chase, ultimately culminating in a fatal crash. The CHP spokesperson informed that the officers gave chase when the driver in question did not yield at their command.

The suspect in a white sedan disregarded multiple traffic signals and was driving at alarmingly high speeds. Due to the escalating risk, the CHP decided to terminate the pursuit. However, shortly after the chase was called off, the suspect vehicle crashed at the junction of Randolph Street and Eastern Avenue.

On arrival, the paramedics pronounced one of the vehicles occupants dead at the crash site. Another occupant was rushed to a local hospital, but their condition remains undisclosed. The immediate aftermath saw the crash site strewn with debris, and the suspect vehicle severely damaged.

There were indications from witnesses that the crash possibly involved an innocent pedestrian as well. A bystander, Arturo Esquivel, shared his observations about the incident. He assumed that an object that he initially thought to be clothes turned out to be a human body, which had collided with the bus station pole.

Although the CHP spokesperson did not confirm a pedestrians involvement, they did disclose that three people from the suspect vehicle were detained, of which one person fled from the scene after being initially detained. At this point, it is unclear if they have been taken back into custody. The crash is currently being investigated by officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.

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On February 14, a suspect driver was apprehended following a car chase and collision in Simi Valley, California. While patrolling in the vicinity of Sequoia Avenue and Coastal Oak Drive around 11 p.m., law enforcement officers observed the driver disregarding a stop sign. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle for the violation but were met with resistance as the driver reversed before rapidly accelerating away, thereby initiating a vehicle pursuit.

The driver, exhibiting reckless behavior, clocked high speeds as they maneuvered on surface roads before finally colliding with a pole in proximity to the onramp to the eastbound 118 Freeway. Post-collision imagery shows the wrecked vehicle stationary in a brush area in the vicinity of the onramp.

The arresting officers made the discovery of two individuals within the vehicle, both suffering from minor injuries due to the crash. The driver was subsequently taken into custody and transported to Ventura County Main Jail where they were charged with felony evading. The Simi Valley Police Department, which managed the situation, did not release any additional details of the incident, including the identity of the driver arrested.

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A suspect driver has been apprehended following an incident on February 14th originating near Sequoia Avenue and Coastal Oak Drive, Simi Valley. Simi Valley Police officers while conducting a routine patrol at approximately 11:00 PM noticed a vehicle running a stop sign. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle for the traffic violation, the driver engaged in evasive actions. The suspect driver reversed first before accelerating away from the officers, initiating a high-speed pursuit.

The pursuit continued with the suspect reaching excessive speeds and displaying reckless driving behavior on surface streets. The chase ultimately culminated near the Eastbound 118 Freeway onramp where the suspect driver crashed into a pole. Photos taken during the arrest depict a significantly damaged vehicle which halted in a brush area close to the freeway onramp.

Upon their arrival at the scene of the crash, the officers discovered two individuals within the vehicle, with both victims displaying minor injuries presumably due to the impact of the collision. The driver was detained at the scene and subsequently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail on charges of felony evading. In accordance with maintaining confidentiality, the police department has not released further details regarding the incident or the identity of the driver involved.

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A Southern California man has been arrested following an alleged drunk driving incident that resulted in a car crash and the death of his passenger. The event unfolded on Friday night, with a call made to the Rialto Police Department reporting a single-vehicle collision at approximately 8:17 p.m.

Upon officers arrival, three minutes post the call, at the 500 block of West Merrill Avenue, they discovered a female passenger suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite officers hastily administering emergency first aid procedures, the passenger was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:25 p.m. The victim, later identified as 33-year-old Rachel Martin of Rialto, was left alone in the vehicle by the driver who had fled the scene.

Witnesses were able to help identify the driver as 28-year-old Joshua Cardenas, of Rialto, who suffered minor injuries from the crash. According to early investigations, Cardenas was speeding in a white 2021 Ford Mustang over 85 mph eastbound on Merrill Avenue. He lost control of the car at a Cactus Avenue intersection, crashing into several trees, and came to rest in the westbound lanes.

The police found evidence suggesting intoxicated driving was a factor for the crash and that Cardenas had been driving under the influence of alcohol. Excessive speed was also indicated as a contributing factor. Cardenas was booked into a San Bernardino County jail on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, with bail set at $100,000.

The Rialto Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting further investigations. They requested any individuals with pertinent information regarding the incident to contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith or to anonymously report details through WeTip using the reference case #932502122.

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On February 20, the Los Angeles Police Department reported that a suspect was apprehended following a police pursuit that resulted in a collision in Central Los Angeles. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Kwentin Monk.

LAPD Gang Enforcement Detail officers were assisting a burglary task force when they became involved in the pursuit of Monk, a possible burglary suspect. Monk attempted to evade the officers, speeding away to a Hancock Park neighborhood vicinity Oakwood Avenue and June Street. In an unexpected move, Monk turned his vehicle around in a cul-de-sac and accelerated towards the officers. This action prompted the officers to open fire on his vehicle.

Despite the gunfire, Monk was able to continue speeding away. The chase concluded when Monk collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Wilton Avenue in Larchmont. Monk tried to escape on foot post-crash but was swiftly apprehended.

The accident resulted in the other driver being transported to the hospital, fortunately suffering only minor injuries. Monk was not struck by any gunshot during the pursuit. No officers involved in the pursuit suffered injuries. Monk has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer. No additional information has been released at this time, as the incident is still under investigation.

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