Authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 23-year-old bicyclist in South Los Angeles last month.  

The deadly crash occurred on April 13, at around 10:40 p.m., at the intersection of Main and 43rd streets, according to an LAPD news release.  

The 23-year-old man, identified as Inmer Samuel Cruz, can be seen in surveillance video riding his bike westbound across Main Street on 43rd Street when he's struck by a silver sedan that was going southbound on Mainstreet.

KTLA's Carlos Saucedo reports on May 24, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/50000-reward-offered-in-fatal-south-l-a-hit-and-run/

Authorities in Long Beach are investigating a four-car crash that killed one man and sent three other men to the hospital Thursday night. This report aired on KTLA 5 News at 11, June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/1-dead-3-injured-in-multi-car-crash-on-pacific-coast-highway-in-long-beach/

Loved ones are mourning the sudden death of Orange County BMX star Pat Casey following a crash at a motocross competition in San Diego County on June 6.

The 29-year-old X Games medalist was known as a dedicated husband, a loving father of two and a talented athlete whose life was cut tragically short.

While competing in an X Games competition in Ramona, Pat missed a landing while performing a jump from a ramp, losing control of his bike before being ejected.

Bystanders called 911 but by the time paramedics arrived at the track, they found Pat pulseless and apneic, according to the medical examiner's office. Despite life-saving measures, Pat was pronounced dead at the scene.'

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/loved-ones-mourn-death-of-southern-california-bmx-star-pat-casey/

Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, arrived in the United States on Thursday to face charges that he attempted to extort money from the missing woman’s mother.

An FBI-operated plane carrying van der Sloot landed at Birmingham's Shuttlesworth Airport just before 2:30 p.m. and the suspect was escorted down the steps into a black SUV, which was to take him to a federal courthouse for a hearing.

Van der Sloot was extradited to the United States from Peru where he has been serving a 28-year sentence for the slaying of a Peruvian woman.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nationworld/ap-international/main-suspect-in-2005-disappearance-of-natalee-holloway-due-to-be-extradited-to-us/

A construction worker who died after being crushed by a concrete wall in Pacoima was described by his family as a loving husband, father and “irreplaceable” grandfather of three.

Javier Calderon, 49, was killed in the accident Wednesday morning. The collapse was reported around 8:45 a.m. in the 10500 block of Glenoaks Boulevard.

Two people were initially trapped, and while one was able to get themselves out, the other remained trapped under cinder blocks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Multiple firefighters tried to get the worker free, but he was pronounced dead at the scene around 10:30 a.m.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/construction-who-died-after-being-crushed-by-concrete-wall-in-pacoima-was-irreplaceable-grandfather-of-3/

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday proposed a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution in what he describes as an effort to end America’s gun violence crisis. Samantha Cortese reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/gov-newsom-proposes-28th-amendment-to-curb-gun-violence/

Former President Trump said Thursday that his legal team has been told he’s been indicted in an investigation into his handling of classified documents. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, June 8, 2023.

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Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were in pursuit of a driver in a pickup truck suspected of driving recklessly and being intoxicated.

Police initiated the pursuit in the Santa Monica area with the suspect traveling westbound on the 10 Freeway before exiting at Lincoln Boulevard and eventually transitioning to the traffic-congested northbound 405 Freeway. ' As the pursuit continued, the driver exited at Burbank Boulevard, but continued straight to stay on the 405 Freeway.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-in-pursuit-of-suspected-dui-driver-in-los-angeles/

San Clemente beaches will now close two hours early at 10 p.m. amid ongoing public safety concerns. The change was approved Tuesday and went into effect on Wednesday night. However, the rule won’t be enforced until signs are officially posted at the beach. 

A unanimous city council vote approved the new rule following a May 26 assault involving three Marines being beaten by a crowd of teenagers at the San Clemente Pier.

The move addresses ongoing concerns over increasing public safety issues at the beach and nearby downtown areas. Officials also approved the hiring of more private security to patrol the beaches.

KTLA's Chip Yost reports on June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-clemente-beaches-closing-early-amid-increasing-public-safety-concerns/

The hazardous haze from Canada’s wildfires is taking its toll on people whose jobs have forced them outdoors along the U.S. East Coast even as a dystopian orange hue led to the cancelation of sports events, school field trips and Broadway plays.

Details: https://ktla.com/ap-business/wildfires-a-fact-of-life-in-the-west-catch-thousands-of-outdoor-workers-off-guard-in-the-east/

A brazen burglary spree targeting dozens of luxury cars unfolded in Malibu leaving many locals frightened for their safety. Rachel Menitoff reports for KTLA 5 News at 5, June 8, 2023.

Details: ktla.com

A singer-songwriter from Van Nuys and her fitness influencer friend may be facing federal charges after they were arrested in Alabama last week while allegedly trafficking more than 200 pounds of cocaine, according to reports.

A teacher at a Placentia high school has been placed on administrative leave after video of her anatomy and physiology lesson was released online and drew controversy.

Sara Welch reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on June 8, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/teacher-at-placentia-high-school-under-investigation-after-lgbtq-sex-discussed-in-anatomy-class/