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Overturned Car Creates Havoc on Hollywood Way

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Around 9:20 Tuesday morning, Burbank Fire and Paramedics and Burbank Police were dispatched to a traffic collision with a vehicle overturned and a person trapped inside on the 300 block of N. Hollywood Way.

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Photo By Nick Colbert

Burbank PD arrived on scene and began to shutdown Hollywood Way in both directions between Heffron and Oak as cars struck in the collision were scattered on both sides of the street. Shortly after, Burbank’s Engine and Truck 12 arrived on scene to find one vehicle on its roof in the street that had struck multiple other cars, and an unconscious but breathing female trapped upside down in the vehicle.

The driver side door of her overturned car was not very badly damaged allowing for a fairly quick extrication process by the units on scene. After being removed from the vehicle, she was quickly transported to the hospital to be treated for her injuries. There is no word on her condition at this time.

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Paramedics help the victim of the accident (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Witnesses at the accident scene said the accident was allegedly caused by the female driver, driving a beige sedan, who was traveling northbound on Hollywood Way when she then struck a car in the lane next to her sending that car spinning across the street and onto the sidewalk. The driver of the beige sedan then hit two more parked cars on the northbound side of the street before rolling over and landing upside down in the street.

Burbank Police and Fire are unsure of whether the driver fell suffered a medical condition right before the accident happened, or if she lost consciousness as a result of the violent collision. The driver of the beige sedan was thankfully the only person injured in the accident.

Hollywood Way was shutdown for over an hour to allow Burbank PD to conduct a lengthy investigation to provide more clues as to what possibly caused the accident.

Police examine the area for clues to why the accident occurred (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Police examine the area for clues to why the accident occurred (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Crash Sends Cars into Art-Wave Doorway.

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By Ross A. Benson

Burbank Police and Firefighters responded to the intersection of Alameda Ave. and Victory Blvd. Friday afternoon following a traffic accident that sent the two cars involved crashing over the curb and onto the sidewalk.

One of the vehicles ended up at the front entrance of Art-Wave the Art Warehouse.  The company, located on the southwest corner of the intersection, has a number of large paintings on display outside the business. Several of the paintings were stuck by the car.

Accident causes cars to come to rest in doorway of Art-Wave Warehouse at Alameda Ave & Victory Blvd Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Accident causes cars to come to rest in doorway of Art-Wave Warehouse at Alameda Ave & Victory Blvd Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Paramedics treated both drivers at the scene.  One driver was transported to Providence-St. Joseph Medical Center with what appeared to be minor non-life threatening injuries. No one on the busy street corner were struck.  Normally, the company has a man standing on the corner holding a large sign advertising the business.  A crossing guard is also normally at that corner, but had already gone off duty prior to the accident, which occurred shortly after 4 p.m..

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Burbank Police Department.

St. Patrick’s Day Collision Sends Three Women To Hospital

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Three people had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance Sunday night shortly before 11 p.m., after two cars collided at the intersection of Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa St.

Burbank Firefighters used 'The Jaws Of Life' to extricate a driver and a passenger from this Honda involved in an accident Burbank Blvd. & Mariposa Street Sunday evening. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters used ‘The Jaws Of Life’ to extricate a driver and a passenger from this Honda involved in an accident on Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa Street Sunday evening. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

According to police officers at the scene, four young women in a 1991 Honda Accord were northbound on Mariposa, when they attempted to turn left onto westbound Burbank Blvd.  A female driver in a newer BMW was eastbound on Burbank Blvd. in the number 2 lane, when her car struck the left side of the Honda, caving in the driver’s and passenger doors.  The front and rear passengers sitting on the right side of the Honda were able to get out of the car.  Although shaken, they did not appear to be injured.

The driver and passenger in the left rear seat of the Honda had to be extricated by firefighters, who used the “jaws of life” to remove the doors of the already badly damaged car.  The other two young women in the Honda were able to get out on their own.  The driver of the other car appeared to have an injured arm.  All three victims were transported by rescue ambulance to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Burbank Firefighters & Paramedics prepare one patient for transport to a local hosiptal following a accident at Burbank Blvd. & Mariposa St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters & Paramedics prepare one patient for transport to a local hospital following a accident at Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The BMW appeared to have sustained moderate damage to the front end of the car.  The Honda Accord, with it’s now missing doors, broken and missing rear window appeared to be a total loss.   School books, papers, and glass from the shattered rear window were scattered across most of the lanes of Burbank Blvd.   A parked car next to where the Honda came to rest, apparently escaped being damaged.   The accident remains under investigation.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Firemen Rescue Worker From Reservoir Construction Accident

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Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics were summoned to the intersection of Sunset Canyon Dr. and Magnolia Blvd. Friday afternoon after a construction worker fell into a trench that had been dug for the new Burbank Reservoir.

Burbank Fire Fighters & Paramedics package up a worker who fell over 20 feet into a trench on Sunset Cyn. & Magnolia Blvd. Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Fire Fighters & Paramedics package up a worker who fell over 20 feet into a trench on Sunset Canyon and Magnolia Blvd. Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Upon their arrival, firefighters found the man,who had suffered a major leg injury, at the bottom of a shored trench.  He had reportedly fallen 20 feet into the open trench.

Firefighters requested additional equipment with a stokes basket, ropes, and other specialized equipment.  Under the Direction of Battalion Chief Ron Barone, they hoisted the victim, stabilized him,and then transported him by rescue ambulance to the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.

Burbank Fire Fighters & Paramedics package up a worker who fell over 20 feet into a trench on Sunset Cyn. & Magnolia Blvd. Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Fire Fighters & Paramedics package up a worker who fell over 20 feet into a trench on Sunset Canyon and Magnolia Blvd. Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Rush Hour Traffic Comes to Halt After Motorcycle Accident

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Burbank Paramedics were summoned to Victory Place and Empire Center after a reported motorcycle rider was down in traffic lanes with injuries.

Burbank Fire Paramedics package up this motorcycle rider after he was involved in a accident at Victory Place & Empire Center. He was transported with moderate non life threatening injuries. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Fire Paramedics package up this motorcycle rider after he was involved in a accident at Victory Place & Empire Center. He was transported with moderate non life threatening injuries. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

All traffic southbound was stopped as Burbank Fire Paramedics treated and packaged up the lone rider. His injuries appeared to be moderate and not life threatening as he was talking to Burbank Police Traffic Officers as he was being wheeled away.

Traffic that was stopped southbound was allowed to proceed after measurements and witness statements were collected.

Burbank Apartment Building Suffers Damage After Driver Crashes Through Wall

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Burbank Police and Firefighters responded to 458 E Tujunga Avenue around 8:30 pm on Wednesday evening to a reported  vehicle into a building in the garage, with the driver possibly having a heart attack.

Burbank Police Traffic Officer Jim Peterson questions driver Aratek Murkelyan who accidentally ran into the wall in the building in which he lives.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police Traffic Officer Jim Peterson questions driver Aratek Murkelyan who accidentally ran into the wall in the building in which he lives.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police arrived on scene first and discovered that the driver was walking away not suffering from an apparent heart attack. Burbank Firefighters arrived and discovered a gas line had had been severed, along with a waterline leading to a water heater that supplied the multi-unit apartment complex. Paramedics quickly checked the 80 year-old driver, Aratek Murkelan and determined he was alright.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Firefighters shut off the gas supply to the apartment house and called Southern California Gas Company and requested  Burbank’s Building Department to see if the building was safe to occupy.

Damage was limited to the garage and a wall in apartment A along with the water heater and all the lines going to and from it. No damage estimate was given.

Car Crashes into Side of Medical Building

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At around 1:00 Monday afternoon, Burbank Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into a building at 333 E Magnolia Blvd.

Officials examine damage after car drove into medical building (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Burbank’s Engine 11 was first on scene and reported a single sedan that was halfway into the building to the rear of the parking lot, with one person injured. The sole injury was sustained by the driver who was an elderly male complaining of head pain. He was treated at the scene by Paramedics and was not in need of being transported to the hospital.

No one inside the building, which was a medical facility, was uninjured by the crash. It is not clear as to what exactly happened causing the driver to slam into the building, but just prior to the crash, he had reversed into a car in the parking lot causing minor damage to that vehicle also.

The rest of the building was inspected after the accident by Firefighters and Building and Safety workers to make sure no severe structural damage or collapse would occur.

(Photo By Nick Colbert)

Bicyclist Found Injured In The Street

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Burbank Police along with Firefighters and Paramedics responded to the 3800 block of W. Alameda Street Friday evening where they found a male victim suffering unknown injuries, and a bike sitting nearby.

Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics treat a male that was found in the street on Alameda St. east of Kenwood Friday evening, with a bike sitting on the curb nearby. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Paramedics treated the victim before transporting him to LA County/USC Medical Center. Eastbound traffic was diverted onto Kenwood Street to Riverside Drive, during the field emergency.

Burbank Police will be continuing their investigation, anyone who might have seen what happened are encouraged to contact Burbank Police at 818-238-3000

Late Night Accident Sends Man to Hospital

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At around 10:45 Monday night, Burbank Police along with Burbank Fire Department responded to a reported single vehicle traffic accident near the Burbank Animal Shelter with the car overturned.

Burbank Paramedics get ready to transport a man to the hospital after being involved in an accident. (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Burbank PD was first on scene and reported that a vehicle was flipped over on the sidewalk with the driver and his small dog out of the vehicle. The driver was reported traveling northbound on Victory at a high rate of speed before he lost control of his car and flipped several times through the air where he then landed on the opposite side of the road upside down in the bushes.

Before coming to rest in the bushes, the car snapped a tree in half which pierced the side window of the car missing the driver by inches. Amazingly, the driver escaped with non life threatening injuries but was transported to the hospital with multiple lacerations to his face and a possible concussion. The dog appeared to be okay but will probably demand to drive next time.

Southbound Victory was closed for over an hour in the area for the clean up and duration of the investigation.

 

This vehicle rolled and wound up knocking over a tree on Victory Place near the Animal Shelter Monday night. (Photo By Nick Colbert)

The car was righted after the accident showing damage to the passenger side of the vehicle (Photo By Nick Colbert)

 

Accident Shuts Down Vanowen Street for Over an Hour

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At about 10:00 p.m. Thursday night, Burbank Fire Engine 13 and RA13 along with Burbank Police, were dispatched to a traffic collision with injuries on the 3800 block of Vanowen.

Vanowen Street was closed while this accident was investigated and cleared up Thursday night (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Upon arrival Burbank Fire found a man in the front seat of a pickup truck with head and neck injuries after he struck the back of a parked car. Witnesses at the scene reported the driver was possibly under the influence of alcohol as he was reported being seen to have swerved into oncoming lanes before sharply veering back into his lane and striking the car on the side of the road.

The driver of the pickup truck was the only person involved and injured in the accident and was transported to Saint Joseph’s hospital along with Burbank Police for a follow up report. Vanowen St. between Hollywood Way and Clybourn remained shutdown both ways for about an hour so the vehicles could be removed from the street.