At least two dog bite cases have been reported out of Riverside County just over the last few weeks. According to a KABC news report, a 5-year-old boy in Thermal was bitten on his face and an arm by a German Shepherd mix. The boy was apparently playing with other…
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Girl Burned by Wristband Meant to Repel Bugs
A Northridge family is warning others about a bug repellent contained in wristbands that children can wear to keep insects away. According to a KCAL news report, the family says their daughter suffered a severe skin reaction from wearing the wristband. Jen Fox says her daughter suffered first-degree chemical burns…
California Leaders Team Up To Fight The Hit-and-Run Epidemic
Leaders in Los Angeles and California are teaming up to crack down on what many are calling the epidemic of hit-and-run crashes in the City of Angels and statewide. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and State Assemblyman Mike Gatto joined other leaders…
Motorcyclist Killed in North Hollywood DUI Hit-and-Run Collision
A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a North Hollywood car accident, which officials say, was caused by a suspected drunk driver who fled the scene. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the fatal motorcycle collision occurred when Austin Michael Clay, 29, was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry north…
Orange County Pedestrian Accident Causes Critical Injuries
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in an Orange County pedestrian accident after he was struck while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred early morning on July 19, 2014 in the 1800 block of Katella Avenue. Police say…
Worker Electrocuted in Orange County Construction Accident
One man was electrocuted and another shocked during a construction accident at Mission Viejo High School the afternoon of July 17, 2014. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, a construction crew was working on the campus’s athletic field in the 25000 block of Chrisanta Drive when…
Teen Girl Injured in Crosswalk Accident in Costa Mesa
A 15-year-old girl was injured in a Costa Mesa pedestrian accident, which officials say involved a suspected drunk driver who fled the scene. According to a news report in The Daily Pilot, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Fairview Road and Baker Street early morning on July 14,…
Three Killed in Los Angeles County Car Accident
Two men and a woman died early morning on July 13, 2014 in a car accident after the vehicle in which they were traveling went off the side of the 60 Freeway in the City of Industry and landed in a construction site. According to a news report in the…
7-year-old Girl Injured in Riverside Dog Attack
A 7-year-old Riverside girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after a pit bull broke loose from its chain and attacked her. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the dog was tethered in an unfenced front yard in the 11400 block of Queensboro Street in Riverside the night of…
4-year-old Boy Severely Injured in Fontana Pit Bull Attack
A 4-year-old boy was injured in a dog attack involving his family’s pit bull. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the incident occurred the afternoon of July 7, 2014 at a home in the 7600 block of Honeysuckle Street. The dog jumped on the child biting his head…