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Traffic Accident Brings out ‘Jaws of Life’

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Burbank Fire Fighters responded to the intersection of Empire and Lincoln to a reported two car traffic accident with a person possibly trapped on Tuesday, April 30.

Burbank Fire Captain Brad Royal radios for additional equipment that would be needed to free this trapped driver. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Fire Captain Brad Royal radios for additional equipment that would be needed to free this trapped driver. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Upon their arrival, they found two cars had tangled in the intersection and then came to rest on the northeast corner curb. Firefighters found the driver of one of the cars trapped caused by damage to her drivers door.

The call was upgraded to a ‘Physical Rescue’ which called for a truck company with specialized equipment including the ‘Jaws of Life’ and other hydraulic tools necessary to bend and cut metal or open doors that are mangled.

Burbank Firefighters use specialized equipment to get this patient out of her crashed car, prior to being transported to a trauma center for care.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters use specialized equipment to get this patient out of her crashed car, prior to being transported to a trauma center for care.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Once the door was opened, Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics were able to extricate and treated the driver that was trapped. She was later transported to Holy Cross Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Battalion Chief Eric Garcia was in charge of the incident.

Burbank Fire Paramedics package up this patient for transport to a trauma center. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Fire Paramedics package up this patient for transport to a trauma center. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

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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.

Spectacular Crash Sends Two Cars Spinning And Sliding

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A traffic accident Thursday night around 10 p.m., at the intersection of Magnolia and Victory Boulevards severely damaged the two cars involved and injured one driver, but it could have been much worse.

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A Honda Civic on the left, and a Toyota Yaris came to rest backwards against the curb in front of Al & Ed’s Autosound on Victory Blvd. at Magnolia Blvd. after colliding Thursday night. (Photo by Stan Lynch)

The impact between a Honda Civic and a Toyota Yaris sent both cars spinning and sliding to the southeast corner of the intersection.  According Burbank Police at the scene, the Honda was heading east on Magnolia when the driver, who was unfamiliar with the area, apparently ran a red light.  She struck the Toyota, which was heading south on Victory, on the right side of the car.   The Toyota appeared to have slid on its left side before landing on all four wheels near the Honda.  The front and side airbags deployed in both cars.

Burbank Water & Power employee Richard Drutcher inspects the gaping hole in the plastic conduit that protects the electrical wire going from underground to the transmission lines overhead.

Burbank Water & Power employee Richard Drutcher inspects the gaping hole in the plastic conduit that protects the electrical wire going from underground to the transmission lines overhead.

The Honda came to rest with its rear wheels against a curb, with the right rear section of the car also striking a utility pole.  The impact broke a chunk out of the conduit that runs from the sidewalk up to the power lines overhead. Burbank Water & Power dispatched an employee from the Electrical Distribution section to access the damage. His initial inspection didn’t turn up any damage to the wires.

The driver was very lucky that the wires inside the conduit were not damaged, as the wires carry 4,000 volts of electricity.  Had the wires been broken, they could have shocked the driver or rescuers.

The wooden utility pole received only minor damage.  The electrical transmission lines at the top of the pole carry 69,000 volts.  Had the wire in the conduit been broken or the power lines overhead fallen, severe injuries or death could have resulted.

The Burbank Fire Department responded to the accident with an engine company and rescue ambulance.  The unidentified driver of the Toyota was transported to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, after complaining of pain.   The driver of the Honda appeared to be uninjured and remained at the scene as police investigated the accident.

No ‘E’ Ticket Needed on This Wild Disney Ride

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Burbank Police were called to the intersection of Sparks Street and Alameda Street Monday afternoon after several cars were involved in a chain reaction type accident.

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Burbank Police direct traffic around a chain-reaction accident Monday afternoon (Photo By Ross A. Benson)

All the cars involved received damage when they were re-ended by a car or van behind them.The last vehicle was a Shuttle Bus carrying Disney Employees.

Burbank Police Motor units handled the paperwork, including getting drivers statements and witness statements.

Any and all injuries were minor, property damage was evident to all the cars involved.

Burbank Police Officer Jim Peterson gathers information following the accident.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police Officer Jim Peterson gathers information while consoling a young victim following the accident.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Driver Injured After Hitting Buildings Water System

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Burbank Police received the call of a car into a building at 3800 Vanowen, and units were dispatched Code 3 (Light and Siren), worried that someone might be trapped.

Burbank Paramedics prepare to transport this patient to Saint Joseph Medical Center, following an accident where he drove into a water main. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Paramedics prepare to transport this patient to Saint Joseph Medical Center following an accident where he drove into a water main. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Upon there arrival they found a pickup truck that went out of control up onto the sidewalk, missing a fire hydrant but running smack into some water valves that supply the nearby building with water.

The driver was removed by officers, and he allegedly appeared very intoxicated, he was moved to a safe spot and then was treated by Burbank Paramedics who transported him to Saint Joseph Medical Center, with his hands handcuffed to a stretcher.

The truck was later removed and Water & Power Water division responded to secure the leaking valves.

Burbank Police & Firefighters talk to the driver of the pictured truck after he crashed it into a water valve. (Photo y Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police and Firefighters talk to the driver of the pictured truck after he crashed it into a water valve. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Paralyzed Man In Wheelchair Hit In Crosswalk

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A man in a wheelchair ended up in the hospital and a suspected hit and run driver in jail, after an accident Monday night at Olive Ave. and Glenoaks Blvd.

Accorlding to Burbank Police, the accident occurred at 8:23 p.m. when the victim, an unidentified Burbank man who is a paraplegic, was crossing Glenoaks on Olive.  The 30 year-old victim, who was in his motorized wheelchair, was in the crosswalk.  The female driver of a white BMW who struck him, was eastbound on Olive, making a left turn onto northbound Glenoaks.

The driver, Irina Sarafyan, 38, of who resides in the Cabrini Villas in Sun Valley,  did not stop, according to police.  A citizen who witnessed the accident chased the suspect’s vehicle until the driver stopped.  She reportedly admitted “hitting something” to officers investigating the accident.

The impact knocked over the wheelchair and dumped the man onto the ground where he sustained abrasions to his right leg, shoulder, hand, and back of his head.  He complained of pain to his entire right side, and was treated at the scene by Burbank Fire Department paramedics before being transported by rescue ambulance to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Sarafyan was placed under arrest for felony hit and run, and transported to the Burbank Jail.   She was released on $50,000 bail, and is due to appear in court on March 18.

The Burbank Police Department thanks the citizen who witnessed the accident and called police, according to Sgt. Darin Ryburn.

Vehicle Runs Through Front of Burbank Flower Shop

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Burbank Police Department officials received several 911 calls of a minivan driving into a Flower Shop right around 1:50PM.

Burbank Firefighters clean the broken glass after this minivan drove into Glenoaks Flower and Gifts located on Alameda St. & Glenoaks. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

As they were dispatching units to the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Glenoaks, a patrol officer who was right across the street was on scene within seconds. The driver, an employee of Glenoaks Flowers & Gifts, accidentally hit the gas pedal while sitting in front of the store located in a mini mall on the northwest west corner.

Burbank Fire Paramedics responded and for precautionary reasons they transported the driver that appeared in his 20’s to 30’s.  Burbank Firefighters remained on scene while the car was removed by a tow truck, and then driven out of the shop. Firefighters assisted in cleaning up some of the debris.

(Photo b y Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters clean the broken glass after this minivan drove into the Glenoaks Flower and Gifts located on Alameda St. & Glenoaks. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Building Inspectors responded to the scene to see if the building was structurally safe.

Damage was limited to the glass storefront and the front of the minivan.

Traffic Accident Results in Pedestrian Seriously Injured

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Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics worked feverishly to free a trapped pedestrian who was standing at the base of the 3800 W Alameda Ave. “Disney” building at Kenwood Street, Kenwod Street  late Thursday afternoon.

Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics work to free a trapped pedestrian after this 2 car collision which also required ‘The Jaws of Life’ to free the driver.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The accident occurred in the intersection of Alameda Street and Kenwood Street and sent both cars up onto the sidewalk.  One of the cars struck two pedestrians, trapping one of them between the hood of the car and the wall.  The man, who suffered traumatic injuries to his leg, was transported by ambulance to the trauma center at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills.  The other pedstrian was also take to the same hospital.

A passenger in the car was also trapped in the vehicle.  Firefighters had to cut the person free from the car before transporting them to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. 

 The incident required a Fire Engine, two Truck Companies, and all three of Burbank’s Rescue Ambulances along with a Battalion Chief.  Burbank Police blocked the streets around the accident scene.

The names of the drivers involved and the victims have not yet been released by police.  The accident remains under investigation.

Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics work to free a trapped pedestrian after this two-car collision which also required the ‘Jaws of Life’ to free the driver.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The scene where a pedestrian was trapped against the hood of this car and the wall, following a two-car accident in the intersection of Alameda and Kenwood Street. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Fatal Traffic Accident Closes Burbank Intersection

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Burbank Police and Fire units were called at 5:41 a.m. Sunday, to the scene of a traffic accident at Buena Vista  St. and Alameda Ave/

Burbank Firefighters shut off a sheared hydrant following this fatal traffic accident that occurred at Buena Vista and Alameda Street, early Sunday morning. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Upon arrival they found that one vehicle was hit directly in the side and had veered off the road into a fence at Disney Studios, after first shearing off a fire hydrant   Paramedics  immediately pronounced one of the occupants from the vehicle deceased at the scene.  Fire Department personnel were able to shut down the water from the hydrant that gushing up onto the roof of the Disney building.

Repair crews were at the location  a few hours after the accident, removing the heavily damaged “Mickey Mouse” fense that surrounds the building.  The building itself also sustained some damage.

Burbank Police quickly closed down the intersection to proceed with their investigation with the closure expected to take the entire morning on Sunday.  One person has been taken to jail and booked for vehicular manslaughter.

The cause of the accident along with the name of the deceased has still not been released by police until next of kin are notified.  If you saw anything in the area, please call the Burbank Police at 818 238-3000

Burbank Firefighters survey the scene of this fatal accident that occurred at the intersection of Buena Vista & Alameda Street early Sunday morning. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Rain Brings Series of Injury Traffic Accidents to Burbank

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When the rain came Saturday night in Burbank, so did the injury traffic accidents.

Burbank Firefighters had to respond their truck to extradite people twice Saturday night, once on the freeway, besides numerous other accidents requiring paramedics.

Burbank Firefighters use the ‘Jaws Of Life’ to free the female driver of this truck after becoming trapped following an accident at Glenoaks & Providencia St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters had to use the ‘Jaws of Life’ to extricate the driver of a late model pickup truck following a collision at the intersection of Glenoaks Blvd. and Providencia Street. The truck ran down a bus shelter, parkway tree and then became lodged between another larger parkway tree and a wall.

The female driver was transported to LA County Medical Center with trauma type injuries, along with two passengers. Burbank Police are continuing their investigation into the accident, but said the smell of alcohol was present from the driver prior to her being transported by Burbank Paramedics.

Burbank Firefighters & Paramedics treat the driver of the pickup following this accident at Glenoaks & Providencia St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)