Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

DIAMOND BAR - One person was killed after the vehicle they were in overturned at the center divider of the 60 freeway early Saturday morning.

The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol just after 3 a.m. July 31. A witness described a sedan, possibly a Toyota, crashed into the center divider and landed on its roof on the eastbound side of the 60 freeway just east of Diamond Bar Boulevard, according to CHP traffic logs.

The victim was trapped inside the overturned sedan and eventually died at the scene.

At 3:18 a.m., CHP officers requested Caltrans to close the freeway to all traffic and by 3:29 a.m., officers initiated a traffic break.

At 4:46 a.m., the CHP announced that the No. 6 lane was only open to traffic.

At 7:34 a.m. all lanes were opened, the CHP announced.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

DIAMOND BAR - A bee swarm killed a dog at a home Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

Firefighters responded to a reported bee swarm in the 23600 block of Tellgate Drive just after 4 p.m. July 24 and reported a large swarm that killed a dog. The residents and other dogs were able to retreat into the home, according to a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Firefighters were unable to locate the hive and requested vector control to respond to the scene.

LOS ANGELES – The driver of a silver two-door sedan who struck and killed a resident out on a nighttime walk is still at-large and investigators seek public help in identifying the suspect.

Bruce Bodel, 72, was hit as he was walking northbound on Penarth Avenue at Lycoming Street at 10:30 p.m. July 4. Bodel was hospitalized, but died from his wounds days later. The driver of a silver sedan fled the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Evidence recovered indicated the silver sedan sustained damage to the front, including a cracked windshield, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said.

“This has devastated my family. He always liked to go out for walks; that was just his habit. Rather than taking a car he would take a bike or he would walk. He was a vegetarian, he’d never hurt a fly. So anybody who could help bring my uncle justice would be greatly appreciated,” said Bodel’s niece, Jessica.

The vehicle reportedly fled sough on Lemon Avenue.

Anyone with information on the killing of Bruce Bodell 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 lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

DIAMOND BAR - A grass fire is being extinguished by several Los Angeles County fire units after a silver compact vehicle went off the eastbound 60 freeway and crashed down an embankment.

The fire is confined to the island area between the eastbound 60 freeway and the Diamond Bar Boulevard offramp, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

At least two ambulances have been requested to treat the injured. The severity of injuries is not immediately known.

The No. 4 lane and the off ramp are closed while firefighters work, the California Highway Patrol reports.

The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol around 7:20 a.m. July 11. At least one caller reported that a silver sports vehicle was driving erratically before it crashed down the embankment.

All occupants in the silver sports vehicle were able to self extricate. A passerby reported that one person with blood on his face was seen sitting on the offramp, according to California Highway patrol traffic logs.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

DIAMOND BAR - The driver of possibly a gray or silver two-door sedan remains out of custody and is being sought for striking and killing a pedestrian Independence Day.

The pedestrian was struck at 10:30 p.m. July 4 in the intersection of Lycoming Street and Penarth Avenue. The pedestrian was walking northbound on Penarth crossing Lycoming Street when a westbound sedan struck the victim and fled, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Diamond Bar/Walnut Station.

The victim died days later.

The gray or silver two-door sedan was last seen fleeing southbound on Lemon Avenue.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information leading to the arrest of a suspect is urged to call the Diamond Bar/Walnut Station detective bureau at 909-859-2817. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.