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Metro bus crash in Valley Glen leaves man dead, girl, 12, in critical condition

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Metro bus crash in Valley Glen leaves man dead, girl, 12, in critical condition

A 34-year-old man was killed, and his 12-year-old niece critically injured after the motorcycle they were on was struck by a Metro bus in the San Fernando Valley late last week.  

The crash was reported at about 11 a.m. near the intersection of Hazeltine Avenue and Bessemer Street in Valley Glen, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. 

Surveillance footage of the tragic collision obtained by KTLA shows a Metro Orange Line bus traveling westbound on the G Line busway at Hazeltine Avenue when it struck the motorcyclist and his young passenger as they were traveling northbound.  

The 34-year-old, identified by family as Richard Leos, was reportedly taking his niece for a ride to get snacks before taking the family to Universal Studios.  

Leos was declared deceased at the scene.  

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The 12-year-old girl was rushed to Valley Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition, authorities said.  

  • Man, 34, dead, girl, 12, in critical condition Metro bus strikes motorcycle
  • Man, 34, dead, girl, 12, in critical condition Metro bus strikes motorcycle
  • Man, 34, dead, girl, 12, in critical condition Metro bus strikes motorcycle

According to L.A. police, there were between 15-18 passengers aboard the bus when the collision occurred. One of those passengers suffered a minor knee injury during the crash.  

In a statement after the crash, the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority said: 

“Metro extends its deepest sympathies to family and friends of the deceased and to the person injured. Metro is working closely with the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate this incident. We are committed to ensuring the safety of Metro’s customers and the communities we serve. In fact, it’s our highest priority.”  

In a GoFundMe organized to help with the cost of medical expenses for the 12-year-old girl, who is expected to survive, and funeral expenses, Leos was remembered as enjoying life to the fullest with a passionate love for his family, his girlfriend and living a life of service to others.

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Police pursuit ends near LAX; 4 arrested

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Police pursuit ends near LAX; 4 arrested

A lengthy police pursuit early Saturday morning that came to an end near Los Angeles International Airport resulted in four arrests, authorities confirmed.

According to Beverly Hills police Lieutenant Andrew Myers, officers attempted to pull over a SUV around 2 a.m. when plate-reader technology revealed that the vehicle, which was carrying four passengers, was involved in numerous crimes. The driver refused to pull over and took the on-ramp onto the southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway.

Police eventually lost the vehicle before officers with the California Highway Patrol found it. The driver of the suspect vehicle exited the freeway on the Howard Hughes Parkway exit near LAX, according to authorities.

The pursuit came to an end near the In-N-Out Burger in the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and West 92nd Street when the suspect vehicle lost a tire.

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Myers said four arrests were made. One was arrested on suspicion of evading officers, while a second was arrested for a no-bail warrant.

The reasons for the other two arrests were not immediately made available. Myers said the crimes that the suspects were wanted for were under jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Police Department.

No other details were immediately made available.

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Mother demands justice after video shows 4-year-old son being manhandled by Los Angeles preschool employee

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Mother demands justice after video shows 4-year-old son being manhandled by Los Angeles preschool employee

A mother is demanding justice after a security video captured a daycare employee picking up her 4-year-old son by his ankles.

BrieAnn Battle says she is hopeful that the incident will result in Kinder Kids Christian Preschool having its license revoked.

“He was being assaulted,” Battle told KTLA’s Sandra Mitchell. “And his mother was nowhere around.”

Video of the incident shows the employee grabbing Battle’s son by his arms and lifting him off the ground. The child resists and the daycare worker continues to twist the 4-year-old around.

After a brief struggle, Battle’s son is seen lying on his back while the employee kneels over him and holds him by his arms.

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The boy then kicks his legs out at the daycare worker, who grabs the child by his ankles. Battle’s son is being held upside down by the employee before he appears to be placed down on a table.

“She snatches him up for by both shoulders,” Battle said. “She could have torn his rotator cuffs and then proceeded to hold him vertically for like 10 seconds. Puts his head on the table. Puts her body weight on him. She’s twisting his arms.”

  • Kinder Kids Christian Preschool located at 5353 W Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, California. (KTLA)

Battle took pictures of her son’s bruises and has filed a child abuse report with the Los Angeles Police Department after the incident at the Mid-Wilshire preschool.

The mother is in disbelief at what occurred at the daycare.

“He was fighting for his life,” Battle says. “At that point, you have somebody holding you upside down, restraining you. She was telling him she’s going to teach him a lesson.”

Battle has not taken her son back to the preschool and hopes to warn the parents of other children who attend the daycare.

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She adds that she will continue to fight for justice for her son.

“I’m going to fight for my baby,” Battle said. “[The daycare worker] will be brought to justice, I’m going to see to that.”

Kinder Kids Christian Preschool has not yet commented on the video or the allegations.

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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Southern California parking lot

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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Southern California parking lot

The Los Angeles Police Department confirms that one person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Van Nuys.

The incident occurred around 2:05 p.m. in the 6900 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, which appears to be the address of an apartment building.

Authorities say the female driver was pulling out of a parking space outside the building when an object became lodged between the gas pedal and the floorboard, causing her to lose control of the vehicle.

Two pedestrians were walking in the parking lot at the time and the driver struck both individuals, dragging one of the victims onto the street before coming to a stop.

LAPD confirms the pedestrian who was dragged onto the street died at the scene. The second victim is in hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

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Video obtained from the scene by KTLA shows a dark-colored Chevrolet pickup truck with significant damage to the front hood and bumper.

LAPD says drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor, and no foul play is suspected.

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