Asia Gonzales, 22, and another man who officials say was her boyfriend, were killed in a car accident in Inglewood near the Los Angeles International Airport when a speeding driver slammed into their car during a police pursuit. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the collision occurred at…
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Man Fatally Injured in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident
A man was killed in a Santa Ana pedestrian accident while crossing the street the night of April 26. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Santa Ana police responded to the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and First Street after getting reports of a “man down.” He…
Woman Killed in Stanton Pedestrian Accident
Melissa Duane, 38, was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident when she was crossing the street. According to a City News Service report, deputies responded the night of April 20 near the intersection of Katella Avenue and Date Street. Duane was found on the street and she was pronounced…
Two Killed in Sherman Oaks Car Crash
A man and a 15-year-old boy, both of who were passengers in a box truck, died in a crash early April 23 on the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. According to a news report, 20-year-old Bianca Lopez was driving a 2008 Honda east on Van Nuys Boulevard when she rear-ended…
Bicyclist Severely Injured in Boyle Heights Hit and Run Involving Big Rig
LAPD officials are looking for the driver of a big rig that struck a bicyclist on a sidewalk in Boyle Heights leaving the victim hospitalized for days in an intensive care unit. According to a KTLA news report, the LAPD released photos of the white semi-truck authorities say was involved…
Woman Fatally Struck in Seal Beach Post Office Parking Lot
A woman was struck and killed while walking in a post office parking lot in Seal Beach the morning of April 14. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at 2929 Westminster Avenue. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police…
Man Killed After Being Struck by Two Hit-and-Run Drivers in South Los Angeles
A 35-year-old man died after being struck by two hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles. According to a KTLA news report, the crash occurred early morning on April 12 near the intersection of Main and 70th streets in the Florence neighborhood. A light-colored, two-door car heading south crashed into a…
Family Pleads for Information on Hit-and-Run Driver Who Left Moped Rider Dead
The family of 55-year-old Reade Torrance Childres is asking for the public’s help to locate the hit-and-run driver who struck and fatally injured him. According to a KTLA news report, Childres was on a moped in the area along Crenshaw Boulevard near Westmont Avenue the afternoon of April 1st when…
Worker Injured in Riverside Construction Accident
A worker suffered injuries in a Riverside construction accident after he fell 50 feet into a ventilation shaft and became stuck. According to a report in The Press-Enterprise, the man was hospitalized with what were described as moderate injuries. The fall occurred the afternoon of April 8th near the corner…
Two Killed, Three Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a wrong-way crash possibly involving a DUI driver. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, the crash happened early morning on March 30 on the northbound 110 Freeway near 9th Street. California Highway Patrol officials said that the driver…