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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Blue Line Hits Pick-Up at 12th/Flower
Motorist Injured In Collision With Metro Train
KCBS-TV
July 18, 2007
LOS ANGELES ― A motorist was slightly injured Wednesday in a collision between a pickup truck and a Metro Blue Line train in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
The accident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. at Flower and 12th streets, said Los Angeles police Officer Sara Faden.
No one was hurt on the train, which stopped at the location. The driver of the pickup was taken to a hospital for treat
KCBS-TV
July 18, 2007
LOS ANGELES ― A motorist was slightly injured Wednesday in a collision between a pickup truck and a Metro Blue Line train in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
The accident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. at Flower and 12th streets, said Los Angeles police Officer Sara Faden.
No one was hurt on the train, which stopped at the location. The driver of the pickup was taken to a hospital for treat
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Blue Line Injures Elderly Motorist at Venice
Man, 71, Injured When Car, Blue Line Train Collide
KCBS-TV
June 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES ― A Metro Blue Line train and a vehicle collided Thursday near downtown Los Angeles, slightly injuring the 71-year-old man driving the vehicle, according to a fire official.
The collision was reported at 8:38 a.m. near Venice Boulevard and South Flower Street, according to Ron Myers of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The driver of the vehicle was treated at the scene for minor arm pains, Myers said.
KCBS-TV
June 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES ― A Metro Blue Line train and a vehicle collided Thursday near downtown Los Angeles, slightly injuring the 71-year-old man driving the vehicle, according to a fire official.
The collision was reported at 8:38 a.m. near Venice Boulevard and South Flower Street, according to Ron Myers of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The driver of the vehicle was treated at the scene for minor arm pains, Myers said.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Blue Line Hits Vehicle at 18th & Flower
Metro Rail Train, Vehicle Collide Downtown
KCBS-TV
December 18, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― No one was injured Sunday night when a Metro Rail train and a vehicle collided in downtown Los Angeles, police said.
The accident happened about 8:45 p.m. on South Flower Street at West 18th Street, said LAPD Officer Marta Garcia of Media Relations.
The train runs north and south along Flower, Garcia said.
No one was injured, she said.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
KCBS-TV
December 18, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― No one was injured Sunday night when a Metro Rail train and a vehicle collided in downtown Los Angeles, police said.
The accident happened about 8:45 p.m. on South Flower Street at West 18th Street, said LAPD Officer Marta Garcia of Media Relations.
The train runs north and south along Flower, Garcia said.
No one was injured, she said.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Blue Line Injures Motorist at Venice
Car, Blue Line Train Results In Minor Injuries
KCBS-TV
August 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― A woman was injured Friday after she turned her car into the path of a Blue Line train, a Los Angeles Fire Department official said.
The collision happened near Flower Street and Venice Boulevard at 6:20 p.m., department spokesman Brian Ballton said. Three ambulances were sent to the scene, but no one was taken to a hospital.
"Both occupants of the car were wearing seat belts," Ballton said. "If they hadn't been, it's a high probability they would have been severely hurt."
The only person injured from the accident was the driver of the car, and she was treated at the scene and released, he said.
If someone was in the back seat of the car, where the train hit, there would have been critical injuries, Ballton said.
There were 80 passengers on the train.
KCBS-TV
August 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― A woman was injured Friday after she turned her car into the path of a Blue Line train, a Los Angeles Fire Department official said.
The collision happened near Flower Street and Venice Boulevard at 6:20 p.m., department spokesman Brian Ballton said. Three ambulances were sent to the scene, but no one was taken to a hospital.
"Both occupants of the car were wearing seat belts," Ballton said. "If they hadn't been, it's a high probability they would have been severely hurt."
The only person injured from the accident was the driver of the car, and she was treated at the scene and released, he said.
If someone was in the back seat of the car, where the train hit, there would have been critical injuries, Ballton said.
There were 80 passengers on the train.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Blue Line Injures 7 and Demolishes Car at Pico
7 Injured After Blue Line Train, Car Collide
KCBS-TV
August 13, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― Seven people were injured Saturday when a Metro Blue Line train collided with a car in downtown Los Angeles.
The accident, which happened at 8:50 p.m. at Pico Boulevard and Flower Street, occurred when a black Honda attempted to make a left turn across train tracks into a parking lot. The Metro Blue Line, which was on its way to Long Beach, struck the car at full speed, Los Angeles police Sgt. Marianus vonKorff said.
The car was demolished, but the driver and passenger - both men in their 40s - escaped with only minor injuries and were taken to California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles City fire Capt. Brian Ballton said.
The driver may have broken his arm, vonKorff said.
At least five passengers were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, Ballton said.
The train was heading from Union Station to Long Beach.
KCBS-TV
August 13, 2006
LOS ANGELES ― Seven people were injured Saturday when a Metro Blue Line train collided with a car in downtown Los Angeles.
The accident, which happened at 8:50 p.m. at Pico Boulevard and Flower Street, occurred when a black Honda attempted to make a left turn across train tracks into a parking lot. The Metro Blue Line, which was on its way to Long Beach, struck the car at full speed, Los Angeles police Sgt. Marianus vonKorff said.
The car was demolished, but the driver and passenger - both men in their 40s - escaped with only minor injuries and were taken to California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles City fire Capt. Brian Ballton said.
The driver may have broken his arm, vonKorff said.
At least five passengers were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, Ballton said.
The train was heading from Union Station to Long Beach.
Tuesday, July 31, 1990
Blue Line Takes Teenagers Toes
Teen Plays 'Dare,' Loses Toes to Blue Line Train Transit
This first major injury associated with the new commuter service, which today will start charging passengers $1.10 for a one-way ride.
Los Angeles Times
By George Ramos
August 1, 1990
Los Angeles, CA - As officials prepared for today's $1.10 fare startup on the Blue Line, a teen-ager became the first person to receive a major injury associated with the light rail service when he lost several toes while playing a game of "dare" with a train near downtown Los Angeles.
RTD officials said Alejandro Hernandez, 13, of Los Angeles, and four friends were running next to a train near the Pico-Flower station Monday night, apparently daring one another to jump and catch a railing bar on a Blue Line car and then jump off. Hernandez, however, slipped and his left foot became caught under the train's wheels.
"He lost several of his toes," said Andrea Greene, a spokeswoman for the Southern California Rapid Transit District.
The train's operator and passengers were unaware of the mishap as the trolley proceeded south on Flower Street, Greene added.
The youth was taken to County-USC Medical Center, where he was in fair and stable condition Tuesday, hospital officials said.
Greene said that while RTD officials regret the accident, they believe that even the most stringent safety measures cannot prevent similar incidents.
"We're doing all that we can," she said, "but this has been going on for decades-boys playing with trains. And who's going to win? Obviously, the train is going to win."
The incident added fuel to arguments from some critics that there are not enough safety precautions along the 22-mile line from Long Beach to Los Angeles.
The head of the RTD bus drivers union said he reminded transit authorities this year that many youngsters play near the line's Pico-Flower station.
"We told them something ought to be done about that," said Earl Clark, general chairman of the United Transportation Union.
He also reiterated fears that unguarded tracks along Washington Boulevard on the southern edge of downtown could lead to accidents. Clark said RTD and state officials responded vaguely that they were looking into several safety concerns along the route.
Transit officials, citing the safety measures in the $11-million contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to provide security on the Blue Line, said they are generally satisfied with efforts to ensure passengers' well-being.
But what can authorities do with playful youngsters who want to outsmart a Blue Line train?
"If we see that type of activity, we will attempt to prevent it," a sheriff's spokesman said.
The trains have been operating free of charge since they began service July 14. One-way fares of $1.10 will begin this morning.
This first major injury associated with the new commuter service, which today will start charging passengers $1.10 for a one-way ride.
Los Angeles Times
By George Ramos
August 1, 1990
Los Angeles, CA - As officials prepared for today's $1.10 fare startup on the Blue Line, a teen-ager became the first person to receive a major injury associated with the light rail service when he lost several toes while playing a game of "dare" with a train near downtown Los Angeles.
RTD officials said Alejandro Hernandez, 13, of Los Angeles, and four friends were running next to a train near the Pico-Flower station Monday night, apparently daring one another to jump and catch a railing bar on a Blue Line car and then jump off. Hernandez, however, slipped and his left foot became caught under the train's wheels.
"He lost several of his toes," said Andrea Greene, a spokeswoman for the Southern California Rapid Transit District.
The train's operator and passengers were unaware of the mishap as the trolley proceeded south on Flower Street, Greene added.
The youth was taken to County-USC Medical Center, where he was in fair and stable condition Tuesday, hospital officials said.
Greene said that while RTD officials regret the accident, they believe that even the most stringent safety measures cannot prevent similar incidents.
"We're doing all that we can," she said, "but this has been going on for decades-boys playing with trains. And who's going to win? Obviously, the train is going to win."
The incident added fuel to arguments from some critics that there are not enough safety precautions along the 22-mile line from Long Beach to Los Angeles.
The head of the RTD bus drivers union said he reminded transit authorities this year that many youngsters play near the line's Pico-Flower station.
"We told them something ought to be done about that," said Earl Clark, general chairman of the United Transportation Union.
He also reiterated fears that unguarded tracks along Washington Boulevard on the southern edge of downtown could lead to accidents. Clark said RTD and state officials responded vaguely that they were looking into several safety concerns along the route.
Transit officials, citing the safety measures in the $11-million contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to provide security on the Blue Line, said they are generally satisfied with efforts to ensure passengers' well-being.
But what can authorities do with playful youngsters who want to outsmart a Blue Line train?
"If we see that type of activity, we will attempt to prevent it," a sheriff's spokesman said.
The trains have been operating free of charge since they began service July 14. One-way fares of $1.10 will begin this morning.
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