Los Angeles, Ca
Stolen big rig burst into flames after pursuit in Southern California
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol were in pursuit of a driver in a suspected stolen tractor-trailer big-rig truck out of Bakersfield Wednesday night.
The suspect led CHP in pursuit on the southbound 5 Freeway, near the 405 Freeway interchange shortly after the pursuit was initiated. The driver later transitioned onto the eastbound 134 Freeway.
Hitting speeds of around 70 miles per hour, the big rig was seen swerving from side to side on the freeway.
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A suspected stolen big-rig truck seen sparking from the font end as authorities pursued the driver on Feb. 22, 2024. (KTLA) -
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A stolen tractor trailer seen in flames after a pursuit through Southern California on Feb. 22, 2024. (KTLA)
The suspect later made his way to the eastbound 210 Freeway toward San Bernardino County where officers successfully deployed a spike strip in the Claremont area, blowing out the front tires on the big rig.
In Rancho Cucamonga, the big rig caught fire. The driver exited the vehicle and fled.
He was taken into custody not long after.
The big rig was fully engulfed in flames as the fire department was responding and traffic on the freeway was at a complete standstill.
Los Angeles, Ca
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A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
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