BRIEFLY.Man stabbed twice in stomach UNIVERSAL CITY -- An 18-year-old man was recovering Monday after being stabbed twice in the stomach during a fight at Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. , authorities said. 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 deputies, which oversee the area, said the man was stabbed, then pistol-whipped at 2:10 a.m. by another man described as Latino, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 200 pounds. The suspect escaped in a large, black sport-utility vehicle sport-u·til·i·ty vehicle n. Abbr. SUV A four-wheel-drive vehicle with a roomy body, designed for off-road travel. being driven by a woman, also described as Latino. -- Daily News Van, truck crash injures three SUN VALLEY -- A crash Monday between a van and a truck critically injured one motorist and left two others in serious condition, officials said. Authorities said that the van struck the truck's trailer about 11:22 a.m., causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Firefighters extricated ex·tri·cate tr.v. ex·tri·cat·ed, ex·tri·cat·ing, ex·tri·cates 1. To release from an entanglement or difficulty; disengage. 2. Archaic To distinguish from something related. three men from the vehicles at Sheldon Street and San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , said Ron Myers, 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. spokesman. The men were transported to local hospitals. -- Daily News Transient dies after hit-and-run WINNETKA -- A man died Sunday night after a hit-and-run incident that occurred as he crossed Vanowen Street, authorities said. The man, a transient, was taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital in the Northridge town of Los Angeles, California, USA. It is currently operated by Catholic Healthcare West. History The hospital was founded in 1955 by Dr. , where he died, police said. He has not been identified but was known to frequent the area where he was struck around 8:05 p.m. at De Soto Avenue. Anyone with information can remain anonymous and call Valley Traffic at (818) 374-1930 during the day or (818) 756-8381 after 5 p.m. -- Daily News Fire burns part of sound stage UNIVERSAL CITY -- A fire at Universal Studios burned down part of a sound stage Monday, but no injuries were reported, officials said. Flames broke out on Stage 27 around 1:35 p.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard and were extinguished in about an hour. There were no reported injuries, said Inspector Sam Padilla, Los Angeles County Fire Department Not to be confused with Los Angeles Fire Department. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), serves unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as 58 cities and towns that choose to have the county provide fire and EMS services, including the City of La . -- Daily News Woman found after fire ID'd VAN NUYS -- A woman found dead after a motel fire last week has been identified as a transient, authorities said Monday. Tyra Tillmon Canada, 47, was discovered Friday morning after a blaze at the Travelodge Motel, 6909 Sepulveda Blvd. Her cause of death has not been determined yet, said Craig R. Harvey, chief coroner investigator for Los Angeles County Coroner's Department. -- Daily News |
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