BRIEFLY : HIT-RUN DRIVER HURTS 4 ON GOLDEN STATE.BURBANK - Authorities sought a hit-and-run driver hit-and-run driver n → conductor que tras atropellar a algn se da a la fuga hit-and-run driver n → chauffard m hit-and-run driver hit n who caused a three-car collision on the Golden State Freeway The Golden State Freeway is a north-south freeway running through Kern County and Los Angeles County, California. Originally built as U.S. Highway 99, it was re-signed as Interstate 5 in 1964. on Saturday in which four people were injured. The crash happened about 5 p.m. near Alameda Boulevard in Burbank, said California Highway Patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. Officer Karen Faciane. Faciane said the driver of a Honda was speeding when the vehicle went out of control and hit a Toyota Corolla The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the bestselling car in the world, with over 30 million sold as of 2007. , injuring a man and his wife, both 35, and a 6-year-old boy. The Toyota was then hit by a third vehicle driven by a 22- year-old Oceanside man. He was not hurt, but a 20-year-old woman passenger from Florida was treated for moderate injuries. The three people in the Toyota were in stable condition at St. Joseph Medical Center St. Joseph Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
The Honda driver sped away and remained at large, she said. - City News Service Border arrests tied to Westlake crimes SAN YSIDRO - Two teen-agers suspected of breaking into two Westlake Village homes and stealing a car were taken into custody by U.S. Customs officers as they tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said. The boy and girl, both 16, were trying to walk into Mexico on Friday afternoon when they were stopped by Customs agents, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County sheriff's Lt. Ken Fowler said. Their names were not released because of their age. Prosecutors have charged the pair with burglary, assault with a deadly weapon Assault with a Deadly Weapon is the term used to describe the act of threatening to harm one or more people by using a weapon (usually a firearm). Here, assault must be differentiated from battery as they are often confused. Assault is threatening to use force. , grand theft auto and grand theft of a gun in connection with a crime spree that began Monday, when the boy is suspected of stealing two guns from his uncle. He and the girl broke into the two Westlake Village homes but didn't steal anything, investigators said. The boy, who lives in Agoura with his uncle, had been upset about relocating from Oak Park and attending a new school, authorities said. The girl is an honor student and had been depressed recently. The two became friends at a part-time job. - Associated Press Agua Dulce blaze blackens four acres AGUA DULCE - A fire burned about four acres of brush just after 6 p.m Saturday near Spade Spring Canyon and Dulce Canyon roads. Seven engines were sent to the site, and firefighters contained the blaze in under an hour, Los Angeles County fire officials said. Further information was unavailable. - Daily News Pilot back on duty after copter cop·ter n. Informal A helicopter. crash The pilot in a fatal Los Angeles Fire Department The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), also known as the Los Angeles City Fire Department to distinguish it from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Los Angeles. helicopter crash last year has returned to full flying duty after months of surgery and rehabilitation. The crash occurred March 23, 1998, when the tail rotor broke from Steve Robinson's helicopter as he was flying an 11-year-old girl injured in a car crash to the hospital. Four people, including the girl and three firefighters, were killed. Two firefighters, including Robinson, were critically injured when the helicopter slammed into Griffith Park. Investigators credit Robinson with steering the plummeting aircraft away from nearby homes. After some light duty in January, the 34-year-old pilot's first full 24-hour duty was Tuesday. ``People don't realize what a big deal it is for me,'' he said. ``I've wanted to fly since I was a child.'' - Associated Press Firecracker play injures 7-year-old A 7-year-old boy was in good condition Saturday after losing part of a finger while playing with a firecracker, an L.A. city Fire Department spokesman said. The boy lost the tip of his middle finger on his right hand about 7:15 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of East 79th Street, Brian Humphrey said. The boy was taken to St. Francis Medical Center St. Francis Medical Center may refer to:
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