A woman died in a fiery freeway crash early this morning, after she drove the wrong way and collided with a tandem tractor-trailer.
The accident happened on the westbound 210 just east of Roxford Street and was first reported at 2:16 a.m. said California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Martin.
Wrong Way Driver Dies in Fiery Freeway Crash
101-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Car Driven By 91-Year-Old on Burbank Street [UPDATED]
He made it to his 101st birthday, but his life ended when he was walking across the street. The elderly pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday night by a vehicle in Burbank.
The incident took place at around 8:15 p.m. on Olive Avenue between Sparks Street and Beachwood Drive.
Red-Tailed Hawk Caused Fatal 2011 Marine Chopper Crash
A new report has determined that a deadly 2011 Marine helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton was caused by a bird strike. That bird, specifically, was a female red-tailed hawk.
Driver Smashes Lincoln Into Fancy Car Biz, Then Flees
The driver of a Lincoln Town Car used by a livery service smashed the vehicle into a business described as an exotic car shop early this morning. The crash left some of the fancy cars damaged, a passenger injured, and the driver up and left the scene.
Commuter Beware: Downed Power Lines Shut Down 405 Freeway in Both Directions Near Fountain Valley
Downed power lines have completely shut down traffic on the 405 in both directions near Fountain Valley at the Magnolia Street exit. The lines came down around 2:45 pm and officials from CHP hope to open it up again by 4:30 pm
Body Found By Fishermen ID'd as Missing Yacht Skipper
The body found Sunday by fishermen in the waters off the Coronado Islands has been positively identified as that of Theo Mavromatis, the 49-year-old skipper of the yacht that crashed during a popular race, killing all occupants aboard.
Fishermen May Have Found Body of Missing Skipper Killed in Yacht Race
Fishermen near the Coronado Islands found a body floating in the water Sunday, and it may be that of a missing Redondo Beach skipper whose boat crashed during an annual regatta on April 28.
Motorist Struck by Expo Line Test Train
Metro's Expo Line isn't open for just over one more week, but it has been involved in an injury accident today. A train on a test run late this morning struck a motorist who had apparently made a turn in front of the train, according to City News Service.
13-Year-Old Holding Gun Is Accidentally Shot in the Face
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the face apparently after a gun he was holding went off this morning.
The boy was transported from Pacoima to the hospital, and it's not clear how serious his wound was.
Young Woman Fatally Struck By Car While Crossing the Street in Silver Lake, Victim's Dad Witnessed Deadly Accident
Authorities have identified a pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle in Silver Lake late Friday night as 24-year-old Ashley Sandau of Canyon Country. The tragic accident happened at around 10:25 p.m. March 30, as Sandau was crossing mid-way from the 2800 block of Rowena Avenue, just steps behind her father.
Food Truck and Car Collide in Intersection Near Downtown [UPDATED; Woman Killed]
An accident involving a food truck and car left two people injured this afternoon--and the truck on its side. The collision took place at just before 3 p.m. at Washington Boulevard and Union Avenue, reports City News Service.
Whitney Houston's Death Will Be Ruled an Accident, Says Source Close to Investigation
The death of singer Whitney Houston the day before the Grammy Awards is likely to be ruled an accident, E! News is reporting. The entertainment network is citing "a source with knowledge of the ongoing investigation," for the exclusive information, which is being shared by other publications today.
Sleepwalking Kid Falls Out of Third-Story Window
While sleepwalking can be perceived as comical, it's actually a potentially dangerous affliction. One youngster who suffers from the disorder wound up getting hurt in the early Friday morning hours after a sleepwalking episode that found the minor tumbling out of a third-story window.
Woman Cruises Verdugo Wash Thinking It Was a Freeway
A motorist ended up getting stuck in an unusual spot this morning after she drove into the Verdugo Wash thinking it was a freeway. The 53-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, took her Mercedes as fast as 70 miles per hour until she ended up near San Fernando Road and Grange Street in Glendale.
Three Killed in Chevy Tahoe Rollover Accident
Three people died after a speeding Chevy Tahoe flipped over in Paramount, CA this morning, reports City News Service. The car was driving down Downey Avenue and when it tried to turn west onto Somerset Ranch Road, it hit a curb, a light pole and a fire hydrant, rolled over and burst into flames.
LAPD Officer Literally Shoots Himself in the Foot
An LAPD officer responding to a call in South Los Angeles learned the hard way that he needs to be careful where he points that thing.
Grandmother Has Legs Amputated After Hit-and-Run, City Council Offers $50,000 Reward for Information
Irma Rodriguez, 59, was standing behind her car in South Los Angeles when she was hit by another driver, injuring her so badly that both of her legs had to be amputated. The accident happened in August, and since then, the grandmother and mother of four has had to adjust to a new way of life.
Woman Faces Criminal Charges For DUI That Injured 13 Midnight Ridazz Cyclists [UPDATED]
A woman suspected of driving under the influence and causing an accident that left over a dozen cyclists injured in June is facing criminal charges. Chrstine Dahab will be arraigned later this month on two felonies.
Mapped: Every U.S. Road Casualty From 2001-2009
Hitting the road? You're definitely not going to be alone. Ever wonder how many people have died in accidents along the same roads on which you're driving? Okay, so it's not the most cheerful thought, but between 2001 and 2009, 369,629 people died on America's roads.
Motorcyclist & Passenger Crushed by Big Rig During Sunday's Love Ride
Sunday's Love Ride was unfortunately not-so-lovely for four of the participants. Two separate traffic incidents occurred on the 5 Freeway during the event. Two people were injured in the first accident, and two others were killed in the second. Yesterday marked the 28th annual Love Ride as well as the first fatalities associated with the event.
Driver Ignores Curve in Road & Drives Straight into Ocean
Regardless of our mistakes, we're only human, as is the man who drove his SUV into the Dana Point Harbor this morning. "He went over the curb, rocks and right into the water," said Lt. Roland Chacon of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Car Crashes Into Baldwin Hills Mall, Dangles Over Balcony
A vehicle with two adult female occupants crashed through the entrance of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall this morning, and came to a stop dangling about 20 feet over the edge of a second-story balcony.
The Los Angeles Fire Department say the car traveled about 70 feet through the front doors.
Body Found in Car that Plunged into Ravine May Be that of Missing Palms Resident
Last week, the family of 67-year-old David Lavau located their loved one alive and surviving on bugs and leaves at the base of a ravine in Castaic. His vehicle had plunged off a mountain road a week earlier, and was located near a second vehicle that contained the body of a deceased male. Now authorities are hoping to identify the body, and that man's relatives believe he is missing Palms resident Melvin Gelfand.
Drunk Parents + Drunk Designated Driver = 3 Children Injured in Crash & Handed to Child Services
Three children were placed in the hands of L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services this morning after the youngsters experienced a traumatic car crash involving two drunk drivers. The accident occurred on Van Nuys Boulevard just north of Valerio Street around 12:30am on Monday.
Elderly Man Survived By Eating Bugs and Leaves for 6 Days After His Car Plunged Off Mountain Road
An elderly man missing for several days has been found and is hospitalized for several injuries sustained when his vehicle plunged off a mountain road in Angeles National Forest. 67-year-old David Lavau had been stranded at the base of a ravine for about six days, and sustained himself by eating bugs and leaves washed down by water from a creek.
While DUI, Mom Flips Car & Abandons 4-Year-Old at Scene
We may have found our Father of the Year's female counterpart - Lisette Avakian. The 35-year-old mother allegedly transported her 4-year-old daughter while drunk driving and crashed the vehicle around 2am Wednesday morning. The accident occurred in the 5900 block of Whitnall Highway in North Hollywood and ended in her car flipping onto its roof.
4-Year-Old Survives Fall from 2nd Story Apartment Window
A child is in critical condition today, recovering from injuries sustained when she fell out of a second-story window in a Santa Ana apartment building. The four-year-old girl had been bouncing on a bed situated next to an open window, according to L.A. Now. She bounced through the window screen, tumbling head-first onto the ground below.
Woman Driver Blinded by Sun Hits 3 Young Girls on Crosswalk
While en route to Betty Plasencia Elementary School this morning, three young girls were struck by a car. The girls, ages 5, 10 and 16, are sisters and were crossing the street on a marked crosswalk in the 1400 block of West Temple Street in Echo Park. The children were rushed to the hospital just after 8am by paramedics.
Reese Witherspoon Hit By Car Driven By Elderly Lady
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car yesterday morning in Santa Monica while she was out for a jog. The driver of the vehicle was an 84-year-old woman. Witherspoon suffered minor injuries in the accident and was treated at a local hospital, but don't worry--America's Sweetheart is going to be okay!
Big Rig Crashes into Caltrans Building off Pomona Freeway
Early Wednesday morning a big rig veered off the Pomona (60) Freeway and collided into a Caltrans building. California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported zero injuries and just a tinge of irony.

