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Daniel Silva, star of reality TV’s Ink Masters, entered a plea of not guilty to murder in court earlier this week for his alleged role in the death of popular YouTuber Corey La Barrie in May. According to an article appearing on the Oxygen website, 27-year-old Silva was arrested after a crash in Los Angeles. Court documents indicate that on May 10th,  Silva was the driver of the car while...

There’s nothing wrong with celebrating the holidays by relaxing with a drink or two. Everyone knows, however, that getting behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking Is not only against the law, but it’s also extremely dangerous. KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles reports that the California Highway Patrol made more than 700 DUI arrests over this year’s July 4th weekend.  Even while state and city officials urged California residents...

An explosion and fire onboard a naval ship in San Diego on Sunday morning has left at least 17 crew members and four civilians injured. NBC in San Diego reports that the incident happened aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, an LHD-6 amphibious assault vessel that was docked and having routine maintenance performed.   Federal Fire San Diego Division firefighters were called to the 3400 block of Senn Street at approximately 8:30...

A man who led police on a slow-speed chase that lasted more than two hours is now in the hospital after he crashed his vehicle off a parking garage near Monterey Avenue in Pomona on Thursday night. FOX-LA reports that the bizarre incident began at approximately 9:30 on East Holt Avenue with speeds that were around 30 miles per hour or less.   Police officers observed the driver running through red...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 800 people lost their lives in street racing incidents around the country from 2000 to 2010.  Law enforcement and government agencies around the country are now saying that is increasing, leading to more injuries and deaths of both drivers and innocent bystanders. According to a story appearing on the KTLA website, police in Santa Ana have arrested a man...

A two-vehicle collision near Freemont High School on Monday sent seven people to the hospital. Five of those injured in the crash were children. According to the story filed on the KTLA website, the crash happened in the Florence neighborhood just after 1:00 p.m. in the 7000 block of Avalon Boulevard near the intersection of 77th Street. Police say that a Mazda hatchback collided with the rear-end of a Chevrolet...

Every day, large commercial trucks carry cargo and materials of all kinds over US highways and roads.  When an accident involving one of these big rigs happens, the contents of the commercial truck’s cargo, such as fuel, can spill, causing a hazardous material or Hazmat spill.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has guidelines as to how these hazardous materials have to be handled and cleaned up to keep motorists,...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are more likely than other drivers to get into or cause an accident. Because they are more likely to engage in risky behavior such as driving recklessly and at higher speeds, teens are also more likely to be involved in a fatal crash. NBC in Los Angeles reports that a car filled with teenagers...

Increased social tensions can lead to people getting hurt. Sometimes injuries are unintentional, while at other times, people getting injured can be a part of something more sinister.  According to a recent story filed by NPR, since late May, there have been more than 50 reports of incidents nationwide where cars have been turned into weapons. KTLA reported on its website that a woman in was hurt in Studio City...