Driver Strikes Pedestrians in Sylmar, Killing One
A driver in Sylmar struck two pedestrians Thursday night, killing one of them and seriously injuring another in what authorities are calling a tragic accident.
California Accidents
Accidents that occured in California or impacted California residents.
Fatal Crash Shuts Down Lanes on Southbound 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks
A deadly crash in Sherman Oaks caused significant traffic delays on the southbound 405 Freeway. The crash occurred when a vehicle collided into the back of a parked semi-truck. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene.
Fatal Crash Involving Semi Truck and Volkswagen Beetle
Two southbound lanes are closed on the 405 Freeway through Sepulveda Pass after a deadly crash Thursday morning. Authorities said the crash involved a semi truck and a Volkswagen Beetle near Bel Air. The victim, whose name, gender, and age was unknown, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcyclist Killed in Accident with Car in Rancho Cordova
A motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a car in Rancho Cordova. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening. Multiple lanes are closed as officials investigate.
Fatal Crash Near Hollywood Bowl: One Dead, Three Injured
One person was killed and three others injured in an early-morning crash near the Hollywood Bowl. The crash occurred at Highland and Milner Road, involving two vehicles. Speed was believed to be a factor in the accident. Traffic on Highland Avenue will be impacted for several hours.
Teenager Dies in Antelope-Area Crash
A teenager has died, and two other teens around his age were seriously hurt Wednesday evening in an Antelope-area crash. The crash occurred when a sedan carrying three teenagers changed lanes and hit a nearby truck, causing the sedan to roll over and crash into a pole. The driver of the sedan, a teenager, was pronounced dead at the scene.
44-year-old Woman Dies in Deadly Crash on Interstate-580 in Oakland
A severe traffic alert was issued following a deadly crash on Interstate-580 near the Fruitvale Avenue exit in Oakland. A 44-year-old woman died from injuries she suffered in the wreck. Several lanes of I-580 were closed for hours while emergency crews remained at the crash scene.
Teen Training to Become Firefighter Suffers Severe Burns in Dune Buggy Accident
A 17-year-old who is training to become a firefighter was left with severe burns on more than half of her body after a tragic accident. America Salmeron, born and raised in Pasadena, was in a dune buggy accident outside Las Vegas over the weekend.
Fatal Car Crash in Tulare County: Man Dies
A man has died following a car crash in Tulare County early Friday morning. The crash occurred on Highway 99 between Visalia and Tulare when the man driving a Kia attempted to pass a semi-truck and collided with multiple barrels filled with water before hitting the truck. The man was declared dead at the scene.
RV Crashes into Broken Down Semi on Interstate 80 in Placer County
An RV crashed into a broken down semi on Interstate 80 in Placer County, but no serious injuries were reported. The crash happened on Thursday morning and only the driver was in the RV at the time. The RV driver was trapped in the vehicle but didn't require hospitalization.