Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Car Crash in South Gate
Two people were killed and one other critically injured in a car crash in the South Gate area on Sunday.
California Accidents
Accidents that occured in California or impacted California residents.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on 101 Freeway in Hollywood
A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on the 101 Freeway in Hollywood on Friday morning, prompting the hourslong closure of all southbound lanes at the scene.
Head-on Crash in Clovis Kills 32-year-old Man from Prather
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a head-on crash that killed a driver in Clovis. The crash occurred on eastbound Highway 168 when a Tesla Y driven by a 32-year-old man from Prather lost control and collided head-on with a Chevrolet pickup. The driver of the Tesla was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three Tokay High School Football Players Injured in Crash
Three Tokay High School football players were injured in a crash Sunday morning, and one of them remains critically injured. The teens were in a pickup truck when they hit a tree on Burson Road near Carol Lane in the Burson area. One of the teens, 17-year-old Marcelino Ruiz, remains hospitalized and in critical condition.
Sacramento Resident Killed in Sutter County Crash
A Sacramento resident was killed in a rural Sutter County crash involving a wide-load semi-truck and an SUV. The person killed has been identified as 72-year-old Sacramento resident Daljit Singh. The crash is still under investigation.
Woman Killed, Children Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash
A woman was killed and two young children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the San Bernardino Freeway in Pomona. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the children were taken to a hospital and expected to survive. The crash closed all lanes of the westbound freeway.
Manhattan Beach Motorcycle Officer Chad Swanson Killed in Crash on 405 Freeway in Carson
A 35-year-old Manhattan Beach motorcycle officer died in a four-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway in Carson. Officer Chad Swanson was killed when he was struck on his way to work. The crash resulted in Swanson being ejected from his motorcycle.
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on 91 Freeway in Corona
At least one person was killed in a wrong-way crash on the 91 Freeway in Corona. The crash occurred when a driver was going east in the westbound lanes and crashed into another car. Both vehicles caught fire. The incident resulted in the closure of all lanes, but they have since been reopened.
Pomona Father Arrested for DUI After Crash Kills 12-Year-Old Son
A Pomona father was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed off the 57 Freeway, killing his 12-year-old son who was in the car with him.
Two-Car Collision at San Diego Carl's Jr. Drive-Thru Leaves One Person Hospitalized
A two-car collision at a Kearny Mesa Carl's Jr. drive-thru in San Diego left one person hospitalized with major injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday when a Toyota Tacoma struck a curb, went airborne, and landed on a Honda sedan in the drive-thru line. The driver of the Tacoma was believed to be under the influence of alcohol.