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us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Final Wrightwood crash victim identified as 19-year-old Cole Torres

Final victim in the Wrightwood crash has been identified: Cole Torres, 19, who died in the Sept. 4 wreck that killed five others when a 2016 Hyundai Veloster veered off Highway 2 and struck a utility pole; none of the six passengers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was listed as a contributing factor, with two others hospitalized. Friends and families have started GoFundMe campaigns, while CHP investigators continue to probe the incident.

via New York Post|

#california #car-crashes #fundraising

us-news1 month ago•26 min saved

Tragic Wrightwood crash leaves four dead, alcohol suspected

Four people were killed and two injured when a car veered off Angeles Crest Highway near Wrightwood, ejecting five of six passengers; none wore seat belts and alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor. Victims, all from Wrightwood, include Jason Potter, 19, Nevaeh Harper, 20, and Rebekah Cabral-Gonzalez, 21; CHP continues to investigate as families set up GoFundMe campaigns.

via New York Post|

#alcohol #california #crash

california1 month ago•4 min saved

Identities Revealed in Wrightwood Crash as Alcohol Suspected in Fatal Ejection

Four Wrightwood residents died when a 2016 Hyundai Veloster veered off Highway 2 and crashed into a utility pole around 1:30 a.m.; alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor and none of the six passengers wore seatbelts, with five ejected and two others hospitalized in critical condition at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

via New York Post|

#alcohol #california #car-crashes

health4 months ago•35 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Dozens on California’s Pacific Crest Trail, One Airlifted

A suspected norovirus outbreak has sickened dozens of hikers along a section of the Pacific Crest Trail near Wrightwood, California, with at least seven confirmed cases and one man airlifted to a hospital; health officials are monitoring the situation with local agencies and the Pacific Crest Trail Association, investigating possible links to a water cache while volunteers and local businesses take precautions.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#california #health #hikers

weatherdisasters9 months ago•2 min saved

California Faces Continued Storms and Flooding After Holiday Mudslides

A powerful storm caused a massive mudslide in Wrightwood, California, destroying homes and impacting local businesses, with residents like Misty Cheng devastated by the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts amid future rain threats.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#community-impact #home-destruction #mudslide

local-news9 months ago•1 min saved

Southern California Faces Storm Damage and Emergency Response

AIR7 captured the first aerial footage of storm damage in Wrightwood after Christmas Eve's powerful storm caused flash flooding and mudslides, damaging around 50 homes and leaving residents to begin cleanup efforts.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#aerial-view #flooding #local-news

local-news9 months ago•2 min saved

Wrightwood and SoCal face ongoing mudslide and flood risks after heavy Christmas rains

Heavy rains caused mudslides and power outages in Wrightwood, California, leading to community cleanup efforts, damage assessments, and ongoing safety precautions, with around 50 homes affected and thousands still without power.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california #local-news #mudslide

weather9 months ago•4 min saved

California Faces Continued Storm Impact Despite Easing Conditions

A severe winter storm caused significant damage across Southern California, especially in Wrightwood, where mudslides have blocked homes and roads, leading to emergency declarations and community efforts to assess and repair the damage.

via Los Angeles Times|

#emergency-declarations #mudslide #southern-california

natural-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

Dramatic Footage: Enormous Mudslide Engulfs Wrightwood Hillside

Tropical Storm Hilary caused heavy rainfall in Wrightwood, resulting in a massive river of mud and debris rushing down a hillside near State Route 2. The inclement weather has led to road closures and dangerous conditions, prompting authorities to advise drivers to stay off the roads.

via CBS Los Angeles|

#debris #mudflow #natural-disasters