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At least three passengers injured after plane crash in Pomona
A small plane crash in Pomona left three passengers injured, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Incident Overview
At approximately 11:10 a.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) units were dispatched to the scene of a single-engine aircraft emergency near 2700 Fairplex Drive.
Upon arrival, responders found a small plane that had crashed under undetermined circumstances.
The crash took place during the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) finals and racing was put on hold.
Injuries and Medical Response
Three passengers were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash.
They sustained injuries ranging from moderate to severe.
Emergency medical teams treated the individuals at the scene before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further care.
Ongoing Investigation
The cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation authorities.
LACoFD and other local agencies are working to secure the crash site and gather evidence to determine what led to the incident.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the injured passengers or the specific details about the aircraft involved.
The public is advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at UrbanaโChampaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. โ A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coronerโs Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coronerโs Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguezโs death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguezโs death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.