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Heavy rains continued to drench Southland roads creating a slick and slippery challenge for drivers commuting through its throughways on Tuesday. While many were grateful that the rains helped put out the fires on the mountains, others who found themselves caught in collisions throughout various freeways were not as thrilled.

Amongst the handful of accidents on the 5 Freeway and 134 Freeway interchange an oil tanker found itself jackknifed across the highway while other cars spun out throughout the freeways. There have been no serious injuries reported from these incidents.

On the wet roads of Cahuenga Pass a six-car pileup was reported.  Amid the mix of vehicles caught in the wreck were a concoction of cars, SUV’s, and a pickup. They slammed into one another on the 101 Freeway near Barham Boulevard in Studio City. So far there have been no reports of injuries during the multi-vehicle pileup.

It is the second morning in a row that Southland motorists have to head into work dealing with rainy conditions. It has been a headache for many motorists, as it seems they cannot escape the wet conditions. An early downpour soaked most of the Southland and the areas from Duarte to Long Beach, Northridge and Westwood were drenched.

Some of the equipment used to aid drivers during rainy conditions on public streets did not work too well. Vehicles were forced to drive through flooded Studio City streets where storm drains were losing the battle against the heavy downpour.

Adding to the hazards of driving during a down pour, a rockslide in the Mulholland Drive gave drivers two choices. They were forced to quickly become deft to the road conditions or crash.

During the rainy conditions, temperatures reached the mid-60s in: the Los Angeles-Metro area, Orange County, the Inland Empire, Valleys and high desert. Mountain regions experienced highs in the upper 40s. It is expected that the rain will continue its downpour through the rest of Tuesday morning.

Drivers who chose to operate their vehicles during the rainy conditions are asked to be aware of the slick roads and exercise cautious driving techniques.  Slowing down and allowing for a bigger gap in between vehicles reduces the chance of hydroplaning and rear-end collisions. It is encouraged drivers adapt these rules on highways and streets, they can help prevent accidents.

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Illegal racing in the streets of the city of Los Angeles has claimed the life of another innocent bystander this week. Authorities reported that at least eight other vehicles were damaged in the crash and the driver of the vehicle that allegedly killed the innocent man fled the scene. It is the second illegal street racing crash of the week that takes the life of an innocent person in L.A.

Reports state that on the 200 block of W. Manchester Avenue near Broadway in Southern Los Angeles the deadly racing crash accident happened Tuesday night.

Edward Angel Ramirez, a 35-year-old, was behind the wheel of a Saturn when it was struck by a Pontiac. The collision caused the car to catch on fire. Authorities say that in no way was Ramirez participating in an illegal race between a Pontiac and a Dodge Charger.

Witnesses told investigators that when the two vehicles were racing, the Charger was traveling against traffic on Broadway.

It was during the race that the Pontiac crashed. Its driver survived the crash, exited the vehicle and fled the scene before police arrived on the scene.

In a nearly synchronized motion, the Charger slammed into a pickup truck after the Pontiac and Saturn crashed.

Emergency respondents transported the driver of the truck and the Charger to a nearby hospital where they were to be treated. Authorities stated that they will be interrogating the driver of the Charger who will also be checked for see if he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A total of eight cars and one bicyclist were involved in the two collisions. A third victim was injured and transported to the hospital as well. The extent of that person’s injuries was not released.

Investigators continue to search for the driver that fled the scene as well as two passengers who were reportedly seen fleeing from the Charger. Authorities are encouraging any person that witnessed the accident to step forward with the information and contact them.

Last week a 4-year-old girl, an innocent bystander, was killed as a result of a street race involving two vehicles. Similarly, one of the people operating a racing vehicle remained on the scene and the other fled. Authorities from that city stated that the person from the fleeing vehicle engaged in racing can be found equally as culpable as the one that crashed.

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Authorities are searching for a second driver that was possibly involved in a South Los Angeles street race that killed a man on Sunday.

At around 9 p.m. a 55-year-old man was struck by a Honda near Compton Avenue and 56th Street. Detectives are unsure if the person struck was crossing the street at the time of the accident. However, they were able to verify that the man was on the roadway when he was hit.

Detectives said that the driver of the Honda was heading southbound on Compton Avenue at speeds of upwards 70 miles per hour and for an unknown reason lost control of the car then struck the pedestrian.

Skid marks were left on the scene as evidence that the driver made and effort to stop the vehicle from hitting the 50-year-old. Along the rubber tire marks were several other crashed vehicles and a toppled streetlight that showed where the car came to a stop.

On the road lay the lifeless body of a man surrounded by automobile debris and parts of a destroyed light pole.

Emergency respondents rushed on the scene to help the victim of the car accident and the driver of the Honda.

Per reports, Compton Avenue is infamous for street racing. Detectives investigating the site stated where they believe the driver might have been participating in a street race with one other vehicle. Further information about the man that lost control of his vehicle has not been available. Information such as the drivers mental state, his condition post the accident, or if there were any passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

If anyone witnessed the scene, detectives are asking them to step forward and aid them with the investigation. So far, authorities do not have a description of the second vehicle, its driver or passengers.

In certain other Southern California cities street racing is also a problem. Last week a 4-year-old girl, aninnocent bystander, was killed as a result of a street race involving two vehicles. Similarly, one of the vehicles remained on the scene but the other fled. Authorities there stated that the person from the fleeing vehicle engaged in racing can be found equally as culpable as the one that crashed.

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Authorities say at least three people were killed in a car collision that erupted in fire in South Los Angeles, Tuesday evening.

A few moments before 10:30 p.m., someone alerted authorities regarding a vehicle on the 800 block of West Manchester Boulevard. A witness at the scene said two vehicles had crashed and one of them caught on fire shortly after.

Los Angeles Fire Department stated that three of the victims in one car died at the scene after being the only car that crashed against a light pole. Those victims were trapped in the vehicle and were “beyond help,” per Katherine Main of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Sgt. Vargas with the Los Angeles Police Department’s South LA Traffic Division told reporters that the condition of a fourth man was unknown. But that victim was rushed to the hospital and treated for personal injuries. He was ejected from the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Originally Sgt. Vargas had announced that only two people died at the fiery scene.

Video footage of the scene was published online. It displayed flames that rose above the wrecked vehicle, lighting up the surroundings while a firefighter worked to stop the blaze from spreading. There were a set of skid marks that managed to get on a sidewalk, an a toppled light pole.

Further information about the victims involved in the collision has not been made available to the public.

Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.

Officials told news reporters that an initial investigation showed that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed. Witnesses reported there may have been another vehicle involved that fled the scene right after the collision.

Following local automobile laws is important to reduce the chances of getting into an automobile accident. Make sure to pay attention to various speed limits set on roads that you are asked to follow. They are set to ensure the safety of those traversing through those thorough ways. Sometimes however, you are asked to follow the flow of the traffic. If traffic is at a standstill on a highway or a road, it becomes a safety hazard to travel at high rates of speed.

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