Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - A male and female died early Tuesday morning after their SUV crashed, rolled over and caught on fire.
First responders were sent to 64 W. Loma Alta Dr. just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5. Initially being told of a vehicle fire, firefighters came upon a black Audi SUV that had crashed and rolled over, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. The Audi SUV struck one or more parked vehicles before overturning, according to Michael Nasir of the California Highway Patrol Traffic Management Center. The ages of the male and female were not immediately known to Nasir. At least one of the occupants was extricated from the vehicle. It is unknown if firefighters or passersby pulled the occupant out of the SUV. CHP officers requested the county medical examiner to the scene. As of 4:45 a.m., medical examiner investigators had yet to arrive to the scene. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - Investigators are determining the circumstances behind a man’s death in Altadena Sunday.
First responders were sent to the 2300 block of North Canyada Avenue Sunday, October 8 around 3:10 p.m. The victim, only described as a man, died at the scene. No further information is available. Anyone with information on this death is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - The US Forest Service announced Friday that the Millard fire above Altadena is 100% contained Friday.
The Millard Fire burned two acres in the Cobb Estate area of the Altadena foothills near Lake Avenue and East Loma Alta Drive around 5 p.m. July 27. There were no structures threatened, according to the US Forest Service. The Cobb Estate and Sam Merrill trailheads remain closed, according to the US Forest Service. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - A 19-year-old man suffered injuries considered not life-threatening after being shot during a brawl near.
Deputies were called just before midnight Saturday, June 3, to the area of East Calaveras Street and North Fair Oaks Avenue on a reported fight in the rear lot of the Foothill Masonic Lodge, 2533 Fair Oaks Ave., according to Sgt. Taylor of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley Station. The gunshot victim was transported to a hospital and treated for his injuries, Taylor told SGV CityWatch. It is not yet publicly clear if any arrests have been made. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner named the man found dead near a hiking trail February 26.
Jeffrey Brown, 61, died from as of yet unknown causes. The determination of what led to his death has been deferred pending additional investigation, according to the coroner. First responders were called around Noon to a report of a man not breathing in a wash 20 yards of a hiking trail at the first hairpin turn off Pinecrest Drive, according to Lt. Ramirez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley Station. It is unclear how long Brown was dead before being discovered. Brown is assumed to be homeless, according to the coroner. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - A vehicle has crashed through a home Friday evening, causing significant structural damage, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The vehicle crashed through the home in the 2700 block of Santa Rosa Avenue. The circumstances leading to the crash or not publicly clear. It is not immediately known if anyone was inside the house when the crash occurred. The extent of injuries is not immediately clear. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is requesting building and safety inspectors to examine the home’s structural integrity. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - A man who stabbed a woman after attempting to harm others was shot and killed by deputies January 22, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The suspect chased people around and attempted to stab them with a sharp metal object at a gas station near Fairoaks Avenue and Woodbury Road around 5:14 p.m. Deputies found the man and followed him to the 2100 block of El Serena Avenue where he stabbed a woman, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He also attempted to stab a man. Deputies shot the suspect. Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics attempted to revive the man, but he died at the scene. A sharp metal object was recovered at the scene. Investigators have not shared exactly what that object is. The condition of the woman stabbed by the suspect was not immediately known. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - A brushfire has scorched roughly 5 acres and continues to creep up hill above Altadena Sunday.
The Cobb Fire is burning above East Loma Alta Drive and North Lake Avenue. Firefighters believe there are no structures threatened at this time, but there is the possibility of hikers west on a trail near the fire, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department radio traffic. The US Forest Service and Los Angeles County firefighters are working to contain the fire. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - Detectives are investigating what led to the fatal stabbing of a man August 2.
A man was stabbed in the 600 block of Devirian Place. Firefighters were called around 9:19 p.m. Sunday. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. There is no suspect description available. Anyone with information on this stabbing is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALTADENA - The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and county firefighters rescued a man who slipped, fell and injured himself in Eaton Canyon Saturday. The 32-year-old victim was located 50 feet over the side of the Mt. Wilson Toll Road one-quarter mile up from the trailhead. He suffered back pain, leg pain and a head laceration, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Altadena Station.
Rescuers responded around 7:15 a.m. November 30. Firefighters hiked in to locate the victim. After the hiker was located, an Altadena Mountain Rescue Team member was lowered to the victim to begin treatment. A Los Angeles County Fire Department Helicopter hoisted the hiker who was flown to Huntington Memorial Hospital. |
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