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.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen car near downtown.
Detectives believe the suspect may have assaulted other people on Ventura County buses and are asking anyone who knows more to contact them.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen car near downtown.
Detectives believe the suspect may have assaulted other people on Ventura County buses and are asking anyone who knows more to contact them.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen car near downtown.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire.
The Seal Beach Police Department is in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect.
It happened on March 1 at around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Western Avenue and First Street, according to police.
It happened a little before 6:15 p.m. in the 17000 block of Roscoe Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
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The system will capture floating trash flowing into Newport Bay and the ocean.
A 19-year-old accused of shooting a man to death in Orange County was arrested by police while trying to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
The chase began on Monday morning when police were searching for the man involved in an alleged domestic assault over the weekend.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
The chase began near Cabazon at around 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, at which point deputies were called for reports of a carjacking and kidnapping that had happened.
Footage shows the suspects as they spray-painted graffiti messages on the marble sign outside of the temple, a brick wall and a city sidewalk.
The Robert Garcia Boxing Academy opened on Saturday, offering a world-class training experience to youth in the Inland Empire.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
Shohei Ohtani's bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's regular-season opener in Japan.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.
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.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
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.
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 on Monday night.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Cornerback Donte Jackson and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Los Angeles Rams to back up Matthew Stafford, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Khalil Mack will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
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"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.
With her baby due in a little over a month, Marina Morse has been trying to find a stable place to stay after losing her apartment and job in the Eaton Fire. Nicole Comstock reports.
SkyCal was overhead as the tires blew out, causes sparks and flames to shoot from underneath the car as it sped along the I-5 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
A man wanted for murder was arrested following a brief pursuit in Orange County on Monday evening. SkyCal was overhead as detectives began their investigation.
Lesley Marin reports from USC, one of many Southern Californian schools that faced sometimes violent protests over the War in the Middle East in recent years. After one such protester was arrested for his part in rallies at Columbia University, local students and activists have strong reactions.
Laurie Perez takes a look at the numbers being touted by local law enforcement, who say that their successful efforts have resulted in a crime rate that has dropped by more than 40% in MacArthur Park.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
