June 2009
Truck Accident Ignites 710 freeway in Long Beach
A 51 year old driver was killed after a solo crash of a tanker that was carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline at the entrance of the 710 freeway from the 91 freeway in Long Beach.
Concrete Porch Collapses, Kills Pest Control Worker
A pest control worker was killed after a concrete porch collapsed and crushed him in the Curtis Park neighborhood Monday.
Head-on Collision injures 5
Five people were injured, including a woman who got trapped in the wreck for about 20 minutes, after a head on collision in northeast San Fernando Valley.
Father, Toddler Survives Hit-and-Run Crash
The 17-month-old boy involved in the night of June 10’shit-and-run accident near Variel Avenue is said to be in stable condition after being airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, authorities said.
Freeway accident injures 3 people
A vehicle that turned over on the Southbound Golden State (5) freeway near Sta. Clarita injured 3 people.
Girl Dies on the Way to Prom
A 16-year-old high school student was killed on the way to prom as the car she was riding overturned on the 110 Freeway on Saturday night, authorities said.
May, 2009
8-year-old Boy in Serious Condition after Accident
An 8-year-old boy is in serious condition after being hit by a minivan on Hickory Street south of Bishop Street Sunday.
April, 2009
Driver Arrested for Four People's Death in Vehicle Accident
Aurelio Vazquez, 25, resident of McFarland, was booked into Kern County jail on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony drunk driving after four people were killed in an accident involving the vehicle he was driving.
3-Vehicle Pileup Injures Man
A man was brought to a hospital after being injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Anaheim.
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle, Dies
An unidentified man died after being hit by a car along 43rd Avenue Friday morning, the Sacramento Police said.
Drunk Driver Who Killed Angels Rookie Charged with Murder
Prosecutors have filed three counts of murder against Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, who is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol which resulted to the death of Angels rookie Nick Adenhart, 22, and two of his friends.
March, 2009
Drunk Driver Kills Motorist in Head-on Crash
A delivery truck driver was killed after a head-on crash with another driver who was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, according to a police report.
Drunken Motorist Hits, Injures Cyclist
An unidentified cyclist was injured when he was struck by a motorist suspected to be drunk near Charger Boulevard Monday morning, authorities said.
Hit-and-run Driver Kills USC student then Flees
A 19-year-old student from the University of Southern California (USC) was killed in a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning.
Transient Dies From Apparent hit-and-Run
A one-legged transient was found dead from another hit-and-run case in Van Nuys Wednesday morning, the authorities said.
SUV runs over and kills 2-year-old boy
A 2-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a sports utility vehicle on an East Los Angeles Street Saturday.
Pedestrian hit by Girl Teen Driver
A 14-year-old boy was hit by a teen driver as he was crossing a street in Visalia Monday morning, authorities said.
Two Dies, Three Injured in I-8 Crash
Two women, ages 69 and 64, were killed in their vehicle after the driver negligently shifted lanes near the Golden Acorn Casino, the California Highway Patrol said.
Trailer crushes man
A 49-year-old man was killed after a trailer truck he was working on fell crushed him Thursday.
93-year-old woman dies in house fire
A 93-year-old woman died Monday after suffering from injuries due to a fire at her home.
February, 2009
Man crashes onto big rig, gets Injured
A man was seriously injured after crashing onto a big rig on Mount Whitney Avenue Friday.
Crash and Burn Kills Six
Six people were killed after being involved in a fiery crash on Highway 101 in northern Santa Barbara County Thursday night.
Chain Kills Boy in Bicycle Accident
A 15-year-old boy was killed after being involved in a motorized bicycle accident in which he ran into a chain that was slung across on an orchard on the east side of Tulare.
Vehicle spins Out on I-5 freeway, Injures Woman
A vehicle that hit a wall after it spins out has caused damages to five other vehicles Thursday morning.
SUV driver dies in crash
A driver of an SUV was killed after his vehicle turned off a freeway ramp, landing in a backyard in Hawthorne Friday.
Rollover crash kills 29-year-old man
A 29-year-old driver, who is a resident of San Diego, died after he lost control of his car and went down an embankment, said authorities.
Plane Crash in Catalina Island kills 3
A man and female companion were killed along with their pilot after their small airplane crashed last Thursday afternoon.
Teen's Cause of Death in Hit-and-Run confirmed by Autopsy
It was reported by the Tulare County Coroner’s Office that the death of a teen, who is a resident of Tulare County, was caused by a vehicle accident.
Citrus Heights Man Dies After Sunday Crash
Joseph Carrel Cowles, 27, died early Tuesday morning from injuries he has sustained on Sunday afternoon’s crash, Roseville Police said in a press release.
Two out of three victims of plane crash identified
Authorities were able to identify two of the three people who died in a plane accident that occurred in Catalina Island.
January, 2009
Small Plane Crashes with Two On Board
A small plane with two people on board hit an electrical line or power pole and crashed on a street in Oceanside last week.
Truck Driver hits Detective’s Car, Flees
Suspected drunk driver Antonio Gil, 20, has neglected a stop sign prompting him to hit a detective’s unmarked vehicle at around 9p.m., Sunday.
School Bus burns in Clovis
A bus caught fire Friday morning, January 15, because of engine trouble, authorities said.
Police Car Hit by DUI Suspect
A 67-year-old female driver has rear-ended a Rocklin Police Department car Wednesday night, police said.
Passenger killed in Multiple Car Crash
A Visalia man was killed in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at Road 68 on Highway 198.
Wrong-Way Driving Injures Three
A motorist who was speeding on the wrong side of the road has caused a massive crash along Golden Hill Freeway transition ramp Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Solo-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver
A 23-year old driver died from injuries after being involved in a single-car crash Monday night in Valencia Park
Speeding Motorcycle Hits Car Head-On
A collision along South Coast Highway 101 Monday involved a car pulling-out from a parking lot and a reportedly speeding southbound motorcycle, officials said.
Monday Crash Kills Passenger, Injures Two
A passenger of a BMW heading East at Route 52 Monday morning was killed after their vehicle swerved off the road and turned over a several times.
December, 2008
Route 94 Crash Victim Identified
Authorities have identified the driver involved in a single-vehicle crash Sunday as Jason MacLaren of El Cajon.
Woman Who Tried to Flee Crash Arrested
The woman who led a slow chase after hitting a vehicle Thursday was arrested in University City, police said.
Chopper Crash Kills Mechanic
A 31-year old mechanic was killed Wednesday when a chopper went out of control and crashed. The victim was identified as Curtis Dale Cauthen.
Meth found in the possession of a driver who struck pedestrian
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of methamphetamine in Chula Vista.
Meth found in the possession of a driver who struck pedestrian
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of methamphetamine in Chula Vista.
Man involved in a fatal street crash was sentenced to jail
A man involved in a street race that resulted to a crash that killed his friend, who is a resident of Pico Rivera, was sentenced to serve a year in county jail.
Chain Crash Badly Injures Child
A two-year-old child who has been involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday, has suffered life-threatening injuries, reports said.
Drunk Driver Blamed for Cyclist’s Death
A crash that had killed a cyclist last week in Alpine is now believed to be a case of another DUI after the driver has admitted to be drinking that day.
Drunk Female Driver Involved in Crash
A Santa Ana woman was arrested following a single-car accident on Beach Boulevard, just north of the 22 freeway, Monday afternoon.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Accident
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver and was later struck again by a minivan in Buena Park last Thursday.
South Gate Crash Kills One Student, Injures Four
A 14-year-old male student was killed and four others were injured in South Gate when a van slammed into a bus shelter after it jumped a curb.
November, 2008
Motorists Injured in Four-Car Collisions
Several motorists were injured after four vehicles collided on 101 Freeway, the other day, which led authorities to close the freeway’s southbound lane to traffic.
Two Die in Interstate Hit-and-Run Accident
Two people died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 80 last Sunday.
Victim in Caruthers Fatal Accident Identified
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who died in an accident that transpired near Caruthers as Christina Meza, 35.
Teen Cyclist killed when Struck by two Vehicles
A 17-year-old teen cyclist died after was hit by two vehicles while he was riding his bicycle, police stated.
Driver Indicted in Teen’s Death in Road Accident
A man who is suspected of being under the influence and texting when he fatally smashed into a 14 year-old boy will be arraigned after the indictment of the Orange County Grand Jury earlier in the month.
Fatal Collision Kills Motorcyclist
One was killed and another was critically injured in a collision occurred on Santiago Canyon Road, Sunday night.
Sheriff’s Deputy Dies in Fatal Traffic Accident
Lawrence Canfield, a 43-year-old deputy of the Sacramento County sheriff, died of injuries sustained in a traffic accident at Rancho Cordova, authorities said.
Motorcycle Crash Kills One and Injures Another
A man was killed while his female passenger was injured due to a motorcycle accident that transpired on a freeway in Burbank.
Woman Crashes into Paramedics While Trying to Avoid Checkpoint
A woman who was suspected of drunk driving crashed into a paramedic unit after she tried to avoid a safety checkpoint in Pomona.
Van Hits Bicycle, Injures Old Driver
A 68-year-old man was critically injured after the bicycle he was riding crashed in a van, this morning.
Passenger Injured in a Minivan Crash, Driver Escapes
A passenger was seriously injured when the driver of the minivan he was riding left him, after crashing in a light pole, early Tuesday morning.
October, 2008
Sixth-grade Girl Dies after Being Struck by SUV in Front of School
An 11-year-old girl died after being run over by an SUV in a crosswalk right in front of her school in full view of other students.
Man Dies when Ran over by a Dump Truck
A man was killed when he was ran over by a dump truck in an accident at a construction site located at Occidental and Hoover in the Westlake district of L.A.
Unidentified Man Dies after Being Hit and Run Over by Dump Truck
An unidentified man in his 40’s was killed when a dump truck ran over him while he was working at a construction site in the Westlake district of Los Angeles, according to authorities.
Motorcyclist Dies, Hit by Two Vehicles
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit twice by two different vehicles last Saturday.
Steamroller plummets down 60-foot Embankment, Injuring Worker
A Construction Company will be held responsible due to their owned steamroller that plummeted down 60-foot embankment into a patio injuring a worker, on Tuesday.
DUI Driver Truck Hits- Mother Died, Son Injured
An alleged driving under influence driver was arrested after the death of a bicyclist he hit afternoon of Sunday, October 12.
Pitbull Attacks Mailman, Dog Owner Convicted
A pitbull owner, whose dog attacked a mail carrier, will serve 30 days in jail or perform community service and pay restitution after being convicted by the Orange County court.
Driver and Young Pedestrian Dies in a Crash
A young pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Woodland Hills street last Wednesday.
Boy Dies after Falling
A 14-year-old boy died after apparently falling off the trunk of his sister's car last Tuesday.
Motorcycle rider badly hurt after being cut off
A man was seriously injured after broad-siding a motorist believed to have been under the influence of alcohol that pulled in front of his motorcycle.
Two LAPD Officers gets Injured in a Crash
Two police officers of the LAPD were injured when their cruiser crashed into a big rig truck in the Jefferson Park area last Thursday morning.
Hit-and-run Victim Dies
A victim of a hit-and-run accident found dead on a Lancaster street last Monday evening.
Multiple Injury and 7 Fatalities in a “Greyhound” Bus Crash
At least seven people died and 38 more were injured when a bus overturned near Williams in North California last Sunday, October 5.
Alleged Intoxicated Man Wedges under a Pickup, incurs Critical Injuries
An alleged intoxicated man incurred critical injuries after being wedged under the rear of a Chevy pickup for about 20 minutes in a parking lot in Fullerton, on Wednesday, October 1.
September, 2008
Motorcyclist Dies on Freeway
A motorcyclist was killed after being involved in a traffic accident in Lynwood Tuesday morning.
Family claims dog in Disneyland Petting Zoo Mauled Toddler
The family members of a two-year-old girl will sue Disneyland, claiming that the dog inside the petting zoo of the park attacked the girl in 2006, when she was only 2 years old.
Metrolink Train Strikes, Old Man Died at the Scene
A 60-year old man was killed when a Metrolink train struck him on Wednesday morning, September 23.
Driver Runs Red Light, Kills 61-year-old Man
A 22-year-old local of Duarte was arrested after he allegedly ran a red light and broadsided another vehicle in La Puente, killing the driver at the scene.
Collision between Metro train and bus Injures 15 People
A collision between a Metro Blue Line train with around 240 passengers and a Metro bus that is out-of service, which occurred in downtown Los Angeles, caused 15 people to sustain minor injuries.
Vehicle Hits 2 High School Students
Two high school students were struck by a vehicle at Canoga Park last Tuesday morning.
Pedestrian Killed in a Hit and Run Accident
A female pedestrian was killed when struck by a vehicle on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in the Cahuenga Pass.
Seven Injured in a Bus and SUV Collision
Seven People were injured, five of which were rushed for treatment, due to a collision of a Metro “articulated” bus and a SUV van in the 800 block of East Fifth Street.
Big-Rig Truck Kills Man in a Wheelchair
A man in a wheelchair died after being hit by a big-rig truck in downtown Los Angeles last Friday afternoon.
Drunk Driver Hits Pedestrian While Being Followed by Police
Police officers arrested a man suspected of drunk driving after he hit a minivan and a pedestrian near Avenue 52 and Figueroa Boulevard. Authorities said that the man was being tracked because he showed signs of driving erratically.
Two Climbers nearly die at Suicide Rock
Two climbers survived after they encountered a near death fall at Suicide Rock during a throbbing rainstorm, Saturday afternoon.
Accident Causes Temporary Closure of Train Station
A still unidentified pedestrian was hit by a Metrolink train that was headed to Los Angeles from Ventura County in Northridge, authorities said. The incident happened at around 7:15 am, in an area near the 8900 block of Corbin Ave.
Alleged DUI Man Dies on Truck Crash
An alleged driving under the influence man was killed after losing control of his truck that crashed into a block wall in I-405, during the Labor Day weekend, August 31.
August, 2008
Father Dead, Daughter Critically Wounded in a Crash
A man died while his daughter was critically injured when the car they are riding in smashed against a tree, which then caught fire early morning in Lake Forest.
Fiery Pileup, Injures two and Causes Road Closure
A fiery pileup caused by the collision of big rig truck with other vehicles at the Santa Ana Freeway, critically injured two persons and caused traffic lanes in the area to be closed for at least five hours.
People Injured, Trapped in Freeway Multi-Vehicle Collision
At least two people were injured and several others were trapped when a multi-vehicle traffic collision occurred at the southbound 110 Freeway near 120th Street in South Los Angeles recently.
Pickup Truck, Motorcycle Collision Injures 1
A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a half-ton pickup truck on McAllister Street and Orangehaven Lane in Riverside, the California Highway Patrol reported recently..
Suspect in Cyclist's Death Arraigned
The Whittier Superior Court has begun arraignment of Angel Fermin Wong, the man accused of killing a bicyclist.
Nine Firefighters Confirmed Dead in Chopper Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the death of at least nine people when a helicopter carrying 11 firefighters and two crew members crashed in the northern California forest.
Hit and Run Suspect Who Abandoned Victim Sentenced
The East Los Angeles Superior Court has sentenced a San Dimas man to 280 days in county jail for leaving the scene of a Montebello crash that killed a 14-year-old La Puente boy.
July, 2008
Amusement Park Accident Forces Closure of Disney’s Roller Ride
Authorities have ordered closure of one Disney’s “California Screamin” roller coaster following an accident that injured at least 14 riders recently. The popular ride at California Adventure theme park has remained closed until the investigation is finished.