Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

CITY OF INDUSTRY - One person in a gray Nissan SUV was killed after colliding with a semi truck on the northbound 605 Freeway at the eastbound 60 Freeway transition road Tuesday.

The crash is currently blocking the transition road to the eastbound 60. The collision is currently blocking the No. 3 lane. A light pole is also destroyed and is down across the No. 2 and 3 lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The HOV and No. 1 lanes remain open.

The crash was reported just before 4:30 p.m.

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

LOS ANGELES - The man struck and killed by a public transit bus was identified recently.

Chi Wong, a 79-year-old Hacienda Heights man, was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. He died from multiple blunt force traumatic injuries.

Wong’s death was ruled accidental.

A Foothill Transit bus was turning out of the Puente Hills Mall parking lot to go northbound on Azusa Avenue from Pepper Brook Way when it struck Wong around 5:42 p.m. September 23.

It is not publicly clear if Wong was in a marked crosswalk when he was struck. The driver may have had a green light to turn, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP is investigating the crash.

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CityWatch Editor

CITY OF INDUSTRY - A northbound Foothill Transit bus headed for La Habra struck and killed a pedestrian Monday afternoon.

The collision occurred on Azusa Avenue at Pepper Brook Way around 5:42 p.m. September 23.

Eight passengers were on the bus. Neither they, nor the driver, were injured.

The pedestrian, who has yet to be publicly identified, died at the scene.

INDUSTRY - Investigators announced the arrest of the driver who wounded a woman and one child and allegedly fled the scene September 28.

Investigators located the 1998-2002 silver four-door Honda Accord Thursday around 2:30 p.m. The suspect was arrested and booked at the Sheriff’s Industry Station, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Surveillance video caught the hit-and-run, which occurred at the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Gemini Street Wednesday around 1:30 p.m.

The driver, only described as a man, was southbound on Azusa Avenue while the victims were crossing eastbound from the west curb line on Gemini Street. The driver failed to stop for a red light and struck both victims who sustained minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The suspect’s name is unavailable at the time this story was posted.

The suspect is still in the process of being booked, according to Lt. Kearney of the Sheriff’s Industry Station.

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CityWatch Editor

INDUSTRY – A child died from injuries sustained during a collision at North Grand Avenue and Valley Boulevard May 8, a Sheriff’s sergeant said.

The child was identified as 8-year-old Phillip Rosas, a Covina resident, according to Sarah Ardalani, public information officer with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.

An exam is scheduled to determine exact cause of death.

The alleged drunk driver, described as a 30-year-old man, remains hospitalized with a leg injury, according to Sgt. Hernandez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station.

First responders were called to the scene just after 1 a.m. Sunday. The impact forced one of the vehicles up onto a sidewalk. A hydrant was sheared off in the crash.

Rosas was accompanied by three others, including a 12-year-old, inside the vehicle struck by the alleged drunk driver.

The suspected drunk driver was alone in the vehicle he drove. The charges he would be booked on once medically cleared are still under investigation, Hernandez told SGV CityWatch.

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CityWatch Editor

INDUSTRY - Five people were injured, including an 8-year-old a 12-year-old, in a two-vehicle collision early Sunday.

The alleged drunk driver, a 30-year-old man, was hospitalized in stable condition. The two children were listed in critical condition, according to Sgt. Hernandez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station.

The crash was dispatched just after 1 a.m. May 8 at Valley Boulevard and North Grand Avenue. The impact forced one or both vehicles up onto a sidewalk outside of a nearby Applebee’s.

The two others accompanying the children were last described as being in stable condition, Hernandez told SGV CityWatch.

The collision also sheared a fire hydrant.

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CityWatch Editor

INDUSTRY - A pedestrian was struck and killed on the west 60 freeway west of Fullerton Road around 7:50 p.m. Sunday.

The unidentified pedestrian died at the scene. A Sig Alert was issued around 8:06 p.m. for the No. 4 lane.

A Sig Alert was issued for the No. 4 lane, but was lifted at 9:54 p.m., according to Officer Elizabeth Kravig of the California Highway Patrol

The victim was described as possibly a female.

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CityWatch Editor

CITY OF INDUSTRY - A man wanted for reckless driving was taken into custody after recklessly fleeing deputies late Thursday night.

The driver, identified as 24-year-old Carlos Barrera, was booked on suspicion of DUI, felony evading and assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, according to Sgt. Molina of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station.

The pursuit began around 11:23 p.m. in the area of Hambeldon Avenue and Valley Boulevard, Molina told SGV CityWatch.

Barrera was reportedly weaving across all lanes and refused to stop, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic.

Barrera allegedly at first led deputies on an exceedingly slow pursuit, sometimes moving at 10 miles per hour.

A deputy successfully used the PIT maneuver on Barrera, who then allegedly rammed the deputy’s patrol vehicle at Hurley Street and South Shipman Avenue, wounding him, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic.

“He suffered swelling and pain to his left knee,” Molina said of the injured deputy.

When the crash occurred, the deputy wound up halfway outside his damaged patrol vehicle, Molina told SGV CityWatch.

As the pursuit progressed, Barrera allegedly increased his speed to around 60 miles per hour while slithering through residential and business areas.

The patrol vehicle allegedly struck by Barrera was still operational, despite spraying engine fluid on the windshield, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic.

After Barrera slowed down, deputies attempted two more PIT maneuvers, the third times the charm with the suspect’s vehicle becoming disabled at Temple Avenue and Greycliff.

Barrera allegedly refused to surrender.

Deputies fired pepper ball rounds to get Berrera to flee, Molina told SGV CityWatch.

Barrera finally did surrender.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

INDUSTRY – A motorcyclist died at an area hospital after colliding with another vehicle Thursday night.

The collision occurred as a driver was exiting the Chevron gas station, 221 S. Hacienda Blvd., around 7:51 p.m. September 23. The southbound motorcyclist collided with the front end of the vehicle, according to Lt. David Petrocelli of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station.

The rider died at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Petrocelli told SGV CityWatch.

​The motorcycle rider has yet to be identified publicly. Next of kin has not been notified.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

CITY OF INDUSTRY – At Least one person was killed in a collision on the 60 freeway Thursday morning.

The crash was reported at 6:17 a.m. on the west 60 freeway east of Fairway Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Possibly one other vehicle was involved in the crash that occurred that is affecting the HOV, No. 1 and 2 lanes. A Sig Alert affected the mentioned lanes, but has since been cancelled, the California Highway Patrol said.