Placentia Man Fatally Slams Into Unoccupied Tow Truck On 15 Freeway
It was unclear if the accident was weather related.
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It was unclear if the accident was weather related.
The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of kin.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
A source at the scene told City News Service that Gerson Argueta was allegedly speeding to get to church on time.
Alexis Virto was driving at a high rate of speed and the impact of the crash severed one of the victim's legs.
CHP is on scene investigating.
If convicted, Nelson Ward faces a maximum sentence of 28 years to life in state prison.
"She's in my heart, she's in my thoughts, I'll never forget about her, never," said Mike Kent.
The school district won't say if the student showed up for class Friday.
Her mother is pleading for the public's help in solving the case.
The teen was a passenger in a Mazda Miata that spun out of control before slamming into a tree.
The man was diving about 400 yards from shore and to depths of 45 feet.
The child, strapped in a car seat, was ejected from the vehicle, said Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeremy Verderber.
Authorities believe that the incident was witnessed by several people and are requesting assistance from the public.
Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor, police said.
One person was killed Friday after a vehicle struck a tree and caught on fire.
Homicide detectives Friday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in South El Monte.
A 10-year-old female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Adelanto Saturday evening.
A 20-year-old man suspected in a hit-and-run crash in Irvine that left a woman dead and three people injured has been arrested in Costa Mesa, police said Thursday.
Deputies Monday were on the scene of a deadly traffic collision.
The crash occurred at 2:43 a.m. on the eastbound Pomona (60) Freeway.
Officials said the suspect initially escaped to Mexico but returned to the Southland after his family and attorney urged him to come back and face the charges.
Crews Monday were on the scene of a fatal traffic collision in West Hollywood.
Paramedics rushed the man to UCI Medical Center, where he was later declared dead.
The crash was reported about 2 p.m. at the intersection of East Avenue K and 90th Street East.
A vehicle crashed into a medical building in Fullerton causing significant damage.
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started on Wednesday.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
A vehicle crashed into a medical building in Fullerton causing significant damage.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started on Wednesday.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line Thursday morning after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
A vehicle crashed into a medical building in Fullerton causing significant damage.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line Thursday morning after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for assaulting a 23-year-old transgender man, body-slamming the victim who had flipped him off just before, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started on Wednesday.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line Thursday morning after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
With just over a week until Christmas, workers at four different Southern California Amazon warehouses may go on strike.
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Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
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A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
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Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential foundation and museum to settle the defamation suit filed by Trump.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
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Rick Montanez takes a look at holiday travel at Ontario International Airport, where Thursday is expected to be the third busiest day of the travel season.
A vehicle crashed into a medical building in Fullerton causing significant damage. The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.
Amazon workers in the city of Industry have joined the national Teamsters strike. Workers picketed outside the Amazon facility after failed labor negotiations.
A warming trend continues through Southern California. The offshore winds will begin to decrease, and temperatures will be cooler by the weekend.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
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