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Man dies in in crash on 605 Freeway in Industry

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INDUSTRY — A 20-year-old man died Sunday in a rollover crash on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, authorities said.

The crash was reported about 7:15 p.m. on the southbound side of the freeway, just south of Peck Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball said.

The man was driving a Saturn sedan in the right lane when it went over the right shoulder and overturned, Kimball said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers from the CHP’s Santa Fe Springs office are investigating the cause of the crash.

UPDATED: South Gate police officer hurt in Industry motorcycle crash

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INDUSTRY — A South Gate police officer suffered a broken arm but was expected to recover after colliding with a a civilian car early Wednesday, officials said.
The crash occurred just before 7 a.m. in the intersection of Temple Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. James Beamon said.
Though the officer suffered a badly broken arm, he was expected to be released from a hospital later Wednesday, Sgt. Ernie Barbosa said. The driver of a Volkswagon Beetle that collided with the motorcycle was unhurt, but cited for driving without a license.
The officer was westbound on Temple Avenue, splitting a lane with another vehicle at about 25 to 30 mph prior to the crash, Barbosa said. The Volkswagen driver was making a left turn from eastbound Temple Avenue onto northbound Baldwin Park Boulevard.
Two cars on either side of the motorcycle officer came to a stop at a yellow light, but the motorcycle officer proceeded through, officials said.
The Volkswagen driver apparently did not see the officer and made his turn, Barbosa said. The motorcycle struck the side of the car.
As a precaution, officials said, rescuers flew the injured officer to a hospital by helicopter.
The uniformed officer was on his way to work when the accident occurred, Barbosa said.

Gas tank explosion causes 60 Freeway in Industry to close

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AVOCADO HEIGHTS – An explosion that sent compressed gas cylinders raining onto a neighborhood Monday led to the evacuation of residents and the two-hour closure of the eastbound 60 Freeway.

The explosion occurred about 11:30 a.m. on Cambray Drive, in a small neighborhood near the interchange of the 60 and 605 freeways. No one was injured.

The explosion, which was caused by the failure of a 50-gallon compressed carbon dioxide tank, flattened the bed

of the pickup truck carrying it and flung 18 other cylinders into neighboring yards. The cylinders are commonly used to carbonate soda in restaurant soft-drink machines.

“Those cylinders have been kicked around this neighborhood,” said Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Tony Imbrenda. “The truck was pretty well demolished.”


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Two killed in crash on 60 Freeway in Industry

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INDUSTRY — Two people died Thursday following a multi-car crash involving a big rig and three other vehicles, authorities said.
The crash was first reported at 1:18 p.m. on the eastbound 60 Freeway at the 605 Freeway, California Highway Patrol Officer Tatiana Sauquillo said.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, she said.
The circumstances of the crash were unavailable Thursday afternoon, and it was unclear if additional injuries were involved.
Officials issued a Sig Alert for the right three lanes of the eastbound 60 Freeway that was expected to last for several hours.

Hazmat spill reported in Industry

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INDUSTRY — A hazardous material spill at an Azusa Avenue business prompted evacuations early Friday, authorities said.
About 740 pounds of what was ultimately determined to be chlorazene, a toxic chemical used to kill bacteria in Whirlpool-style bath tubs, spilled form a shelf just before 7 a.m. inside a business in the 500 block of South Azusa Avenue, just north of Valley Boulevard, Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Quvondo Johnson said.
Officials sent hazardous material crews to the scene and evacuated about 130 residents from nearby home, as well as advised employees of nearby businesses to shelter in place, fire officials said. The spill occurred in an outdoor area on the site of a business.
The granulated, sandy substance had been identified and isolated by 11 a.m., and evacuation orders were lifted, fire Battalion Chief Jon O’Brien said.
The cause of the spill remained under investigation.
Chlorazene is corrosive to skin and can cause asthmatic symptoms and irritation if inhaled. People with pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions may especially susceptible to the effects of the chemical.

Industry-based task force seizes $450,000 in allegedly stolen plastic from Anaheim business, four jailed

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ANAHEIM — A task force based out of the sheriff’s Industry Station recovered about $450,000 worth of allegedly stolen plastic pallets and crates Saturday, officials said.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Plastic Industrial Theft Task Force served a morning search warrant at an Anaheim business called So Cal Plastics, sheriff’s officials said in a written statement.
Four men were arrested during the operation, however their names were withheld Sunday due to the ongoing investigation, according to sheriff’s officials.
“The location on Knollwood Circle in Anaheim was alleged to be a site where stolen trademark plastic products were being stowed and ground to make them untraceable,” the statement said.
Some of the $450,000 worth of stolen plastic goods recovered Saturday were intact, while others had already been ground down, officials said.
Deputies also seized equipment used in grinding the plastic.
In addition to the four men arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony possession of stolen goods, sheriff’s officials said they were continuing to seek other possible suspects.
“Plastic trademark products are often stolen from the loading docks behind businesses throughout Los Angeles County and the entire region,” Sgt. Nabeel Mitry said. “Additionally, either employees steal the plastics themselves, or leave them in a place outside the business so their crime partners can pick them up.”
Targeted items include all sorts of plastic containers, ranging from collapsible baskets to pallets designed to carry soda bottles.
The task force has recovered more than $5 million worth of suspected stolen plastic over the past year, evidencing the widespread nature of the problem, sheriff’s Industry Station Capt. Mike Claus said.
“Clearly, the enormity of the loss just in Los Angeles County could easily exceed $10 million dollars a year,” he said. “I have been contacted by Los Angeles County and even worldwide global businesses who have made it clear that this is an epidemic that had never been addressed.”
“The victims of these thefts are hard-working business people contributing products and services to their customers as well as jobs to the economy,” the captain added. “The enormous cost to businesses as a result of these thefts is ultimately paid by consumers through increases in prices for goods and services.”
PHOTO courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

UPDATED: Officials: Deputies fatally shoot carjacking suspect who fired on them in Industry

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INDUSTRY – Deputies shot and killed a carjacking suspect Saturday who led them on a short pursuit, then fired on them just outside of the sheriff’s Industry Station, officials said.
The shooting took place shortly before 2 p.m. on Stafford Street, just west of Hacienda Boulevard, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Headquarter’s Bureau.
Deputies were responding to a report of an armed carjacking when they spotted the stolen Dodge Charger and tried to pull it over, Lt. Kimberly Unland said. The driver refused to stop, she said, and led deputies on a short chase that ended in the 15000 block of Stafford Street, just outside the sheriff’s Industry Station.
“The suspect exited the vehicle and at one point fired from a semi-automatic weapon at the deputies,” Unland said. “A deputy involved shooting occurred. The suspect was hit and pronounced dead at the scene.”
No deputies were hurt, and the suspect’s gun was recovered, Unland said.
No further information was released late Saturday about the shooting or the carjacking that preceded it.
Officials cordoned off a block around the shooting scene as they investigated, blocking access to the lobby of the sheriff’s station in the hours following the fatal shooting.
As with all Los Angeles County deputy-involved shootings, the incident kicked of a series of parallel investigations.
In addition to sheriff’s homicide detectives and internal affairs investigators, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s officials and investigators from the County of Los Angeles Office of Independent Review are also looking into the shooting.

UPDATED: Fatal crash reported on freeway connector road in Industry

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INDUSTRY – A man died died Sunday in a two-car crash on a transition road between the 60 and 605 freeways, officials said.
The crash was reported just after 5 p.m. on the westbound 60 connector road to the northbound 605, California Highway Patrol Officer Tatiana Sauquillo said.
Initial reports indicated that a white sedan tumbled off the road and down an embankment, while a blue sedan involved in the crash remained on the roadway, she said. She did not know which of the cars contained the fatally injured man.
CHP shut down the transition road as they investigated the collision Friday evening. It was reopened shortly after 8:30 p.m.
The cause was being investigated by the Santa Fe Springs office of the CHP.

Sheared hydrant blocks traffic on Azusa Ave. in Industry

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INDUSTRY — Southbound traffic on Azusa Avenue was shut down briefly Thursday morning after a car sheared off a fire hydrant, authorities said.
The incident was reported about 6 a.m. on Azusa Avenue at Railroad Street, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. Russell Boucher said.
A car crashed into a fire hydrant, causing flooding beneath the railroad bridge, the sergeant said. Officials briefly shut down the southbound lanes as they shut off the water flow and allowed the flooding to drain.
No crime was initially suspected in the crash.

Gunman robs Industry Buffalo Wild Wings

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INDUSTRY – An armed man wearing gloves got away with an undisclosed amount after robbing a restaurant Wednesday.
Sheriff’s Lt. John Saleeby said no one was injured in the 11:45 p.m. robbery at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1576 S. Azusa Ave.
He said the suspect, who was carrying a handgun, walked into the business and demanded money. After being handed the cash, the robber ran off.
The suspect was only described as wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and gloves.
- Ruby Gonzales