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The 39-year-old man and his 3-year-old son had just gotten out of their disabled vehicle when it was rear-ended. The pair was also struck in the collision, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman and child were rushed to a hospital in unknown condition.
Jessie Romero, 33, was fatally injured at about 4:40 a.m. Tuesday on the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway at Peck Road, according to the coroner's office and Caltrans.
At least one person has been killed in a solo crash that also brought down power lines in Sun Valley.
A crash between a red sedan and a black SUV killed one person, believed to be a female, on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora.
Judge Laura F. Priver handed down the sentence against Maribel Rosas, 36, of South Gate following her Jan. 24 no contest plea to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
The Ford Fusion had reportedly struck another vehicle, whose driver was following and watched the fatal crash happen.
Kenneth Towner is struggling with the loss of his girlfriend – 34-year old Naiomi Jones.
One person was killed in a crash early Friday morning on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Fountain Valley.
At least two trucks were involved in the crash, leaving one on its roof with major front-end damage, and another across the sidewalk with its hood in the bushes.
The minivan immediately burst into flames, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man had been walking in the street when he was struck and killed by a utility truck that took off, police said.
The white BMW SUV somehow clipped a palm tree and flipped over, landing heavily on the vehicle's roof. Authorities say several of the women were ejected.
Police are looking for a black or dark blue GMC Yukon or a Chevy Tahoe with front-end damage and heavy rear-end damage from hitting a pole and a wall.
CHP investigators said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the freeway, went down an embankment and struck two trees.
No other cars were involved in the crash, though witnesses said Jose Padilla was racing another vehicle shortly before the collision.
Two men were pronounced dead at the scene and there were no reports of other injuries. The two men appeared to have been killed by the impact of the crash, and not the fire.
Three teenagers were killed and one was injured by a suspected DUI driver early Thursday morning on PCH in Huntington Beach.
The driver of a vehicle has died after crashing into a Gardena mobile home on Sunday, temporarily trapping two residents inside.
A suspected drunk driver faces charges Monday after police say he fatally struck a 16-year-old girl crossing a Palmdale Street.
Actor Luke Wilson played a real-life hero in the aftermath of a Los Angeles car crash that also involved golfer Bill Haas, a witness said Wednesday.
Pro golfer Bill Haas has been released from the hospital following a fatal crash in the Pacific Palisades that also struck actor Luke Wilson's car.
Witnesses said the Scion had been going as much as 100 mph when it lost control, crossed into oncoming lanes and was T-boned by a Toyota Tacoma truck.
Caitlyn Jenner will pay $800,000 to the family of a woman killed in a 2015 crash she was involved in along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
"She was always the light of our world. To know that's she's gone is hard. It's heartbreaking," says her aunt Pintha Ouch.
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of Monday night's game against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens.
The attack happened in September and left the 25-year-old woman with severe injuries, police said.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and Boston made 22 3-pointers to help the Celtics to run past the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94.
Police say that Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi was found dead over the weekend.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited a South LA elementary school after a frustrating string of burglaries.
Erik and Lyle Menendez made their first Los Angeles court appearance in years after their lawyers requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing their first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.
The attack happened in September and left the 25-year-old woman with severe injuries, police said.
Police say that Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi was found dead over the weekend.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited a South LA elementary school after a frustrating string of burglaries.
According to Rialto police, the speeding Dodge Ram truck ran a red light and broadsided a Honda with the children inside, causing it to hit a tow truck.
The attack happened in September and left the 25-year-old woman with severe injuries, police said.
Police say that Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi was found dead over the weekend.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited a South LA elementary school after a frustrating string of burglaries.
The bar was opened in the midst of "Scandoval," which made entertainment headlines across the nation when it was revealed that Tom Sandoval was having an affair.
Los Angeles County deputies arrested a 20-year-old mother and her boyfriend on Monday for allegedly killing her 1-year-old daughter earlier this month.
No one was seriously injured.
The historic fountain at the center of a roundabout in Orange was hit by yet another driver over the weekend, marking just another incident in a string that dates back years.
It happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of S. Wood Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Two people are expected to be okay after a harrowing crash in Newport Beach early Sunday morning.
Police recovered more than $200,000 in Nike Jordan shoes during a California Highway Patrol operation in Anaheim.
Traffic slowed down in San Bernardino County after a big rig crashed along the I-15 Freeway Monday afternoon.
A trio of officers from the California Highway Patrol became part of a woman's life-changing moment after she went into labor while near the Cajon Pass.
The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
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.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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.
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."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of Monday night's game against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and Boston made 22 3-pointers to help the Celtics to run past the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94.
UCLA has earned the school's first No. 1 ranking in in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the streaking Philadelphia Eagles' seventh consecutive victory.
The bar was opened in the midst of "Scandoval," which made entertainment headlines across the nation when it was revealed that Tom Sandoval was having an affair.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
During a 90-minute soccer game, 385 women worldwide will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For Studio City teen and elite goalie, Morgan Farnham, cancer awareness is a personal cause. Jaime Maggio sat down with the rising soccer star to find out more about her motivation to help raise money for cancer research.
Rina Nakano reports from San Jacinto, where she speaks with one of the children benefitting from the ITS, or Inter Tribal Sports, which provides a positive outlet while playing sports and staying out of trouble.
A local 17-year-old made it his mission to preserve his grandfather's legacy by revamping the March Field Air Museum to become an Eagle Scout. Rick Montanez reports.
Police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the alleged unprovoked attack on a homeless woman that happened in Santa Monica in September. Mike Rogers reports.
Erik and Lyle Menendez made their first court appearance in years Monday after their attorneys requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing in the brothers' first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents. Jeff Nguyen reports.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
