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CBS News
14-05-2025
- CBS News
Los Angeles faces bitter lawsuit after officer severely injured two brothers in crash
Two brothers face an uphill battle after an officer from the Los Angeles Police Department slammed into their car while driving well above the speed limit. The collision happened on June 4, 2024, in the 5600 block of N. Balboa Boulevard. Video from the officer's dash camera showed him traveling 80 mph in a 40 mph zone shortly before crashing into the victims. The violent crash trapped Stephen and Richard Paper, 74 and 76, inside their cars. After rescuing them, the Los Angeles Fire Department took them to the hospital in a critical condition. The brothers' injuries required a months-long stay in the hospital. The LAPD investigation determined that the officer caused the crash and that his "speed was at fault for this crash." However, during a deposition, the officer refused to admit he was speeding or that he caused the crash. The officer was part of a street racing task force from the department's Valley Traffic Division. He did not have his lights and sirens activated at the time of the crash, according to the LAPD. Attorneys for the Paper brothers said the officer invoked his Fifth Amendment right 60 times when asked about anything related to the collision, including how fast he was driving. Two months after the crash, they filed a lawsuit against the city and have been locked in a bitter legal battle ever since. The brothers' attorney claims they have not reached a settlement and believes the city attorney has an ulterior motive. "The LA City Attorney is currently going up to Sacramento trying to propose legislation that would change the law in California, to immunize public entities like the city of LA in civil lawsuits," attorney Robert Glassman said. "She's up there shopping around a bill that would cap damages in cases." The bill Glassman mentioned would cap payments related to pain and suffering at either three times the monetary value assigned to the itemized hospital bills or $1 million. The bill is similar to laws in 38 other states. The LA City Attorney's Office said they do not comment on pending litigation but provided a copy of the proposal to the state legislature.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal hit-and-run driver arrested in L.A. after returning to scene of the crime
The driver in a fatal hit-and-run was arrested after he returned to the scene of the crime in Los Angeles, officials confirmed. Around 1:10 a.m. on May 2, according to the LAPD, a pedestrian was crossing Sherman Way, just east of Independence Avenue, when a black Mercedes-Benz fatally struck him. The victim was only identified as a man in his 60s. After hitting the victim, LAPD said the driver continued eastbound on Sherman Way, failing to stop, identify themselves or provide aid – as required by law. Fire paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead. LAPD said his name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Then, while detectives were actively conducting their investigation, the hit-and-run driver returned to the scene. Details are limited, but police said he was interviewed and identified as 29-year-old Marvin Edgardo Pineda, a Northridge resident and the driver of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE53. Pineda was arrested and booked at the LAPD Van Nuys Jail for a felony hit and run. 'Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,' police said in a release. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detectives, Officer Takishita at 818-644-8116 or Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
$50K reward offered for info in fatal hit-and-run crash in Canoga Park
LOS ANGELES - A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Canoga Park. What we know On December 6, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a pedestrian was crossing westbound De Soto Avenue, north of Gresham Street, when he was struck by a grey or silver vehicle traveling southbound, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The driver did not stop but rather sped away from the scene. The victim, a man in his early 40s, died at the scene. What you can do Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Investigator Olson at (818) 644-8022 or Detective Martinez at (818) 644-8033. Anonymous tips can be submitted via L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through the "P3 Tips" mobile application. The Source Information for this story is from a press release published by the Los Angeles Police Department on April 29, 2025.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Yahoo
Driver dies after collision with fire truck in Pacoima
A man was killed Sunday morning in a car accident after he turned in front of a fire engine at an intersection in Pacoima, according to authorities. A Los Angeles City Fire Department engine was responding to a call and driving southbound on San Fernando Road around 10:45 a.m. when a Toyota Corolla made a left-hand turn from Terra Bella Street in front of the fire truck, said Sgt. Jodie McGee with the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division. "A collision occurred," McGee said. "The driver of the vehicle, the Toyota Corolla, was transported to Holy Cross, where he was pronounced." McGee said the firefighters in the engine were shaken up but uninjured. The LAPD is handling the investigation into the incident. Police are still attempting to identify the victim, who McGee said was not carrying identification. He was the only person in the Corolla. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
30-03-2025
- Los Angeles Times
1 dead after collision with fire engine in Pacoima
A man was killed Sunday morning in a car accident after he turned in front of a fire engine at an intersection in Pacoima, according to authorities. A Los Angeles City Fire Department engine was responding to a call and driving southbound on San Fernando Road around 10:45 a.m. when a Toyota Corolla made a left-hand turn from Terra Bella Street in front of the fire truck, said Sgt. Jodie McGee with the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division. 'A collision occurred,' McGee said. 'The driver of the vehicle, the Toyota Corolla, was transported to Holy Cross, where he was pronounced.' McGee said the firefighters in the engine were shaken up but uninjured. The L.A. Police Department is handling the investigation into the accident. Police are still attempting to identify the victim, who McGee said was not carrying identification. He was the only person in the Corolla.
