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Critical Injury Car Crash Shuts Down 210 Freeway

Officials transported a 70-year-old person with critical injuries by helicopter to a hospital.

A driver or passenger involved in a car crash on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway was transported by helicopter to a trauma center in critical condition, according to the California Highway Patrol

It's unclear if the person, who is listed as 70 years old, was driving or a passenger when the accident happened about 3:35 p.m. Friday near Lowell Avenue, CHP Officer Tatiana Sauquillo told Patch. 

The westbound 210 at Lowell Avenue in La Crescenta is closed for a SigAlert.

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Gayle M. Montgomery August 17, 2012 at 08:24 pm
I happened to catch an image of this on MSNBC, and it looks horrible. Given the victim is 70...I'm just sending a big prayer and hug and hoping for the best. And then I include that other prayer, Lord, don't let it be anyone I know. I had a horrible time the last couple of days on the freeway with trucks with drivers who are careless and callous. I know their jobs are difficult, but slow down out there, guys, and share the road safely.
jake August 17, 2012 at 09:22 pm
Actually Gayle I think it's the drivers of small cars that weave in and out in front of trucks that cause the accidents. I am on the freeway and see cars that think they own the road and feel the trucks should move for them. Those big trucks dont stop on a dime. They have safety records to keep or lose their jobs.
Laurel Hiestand August 17, 2012 at 09:53 pm
I have seen cars weaving in and out of traffic and cutting in front of trucks, but I have also seen trucks cutting people off. Last week a truck driver cut across the gore point between the 5 and the 134 and forced me to slam on my brakes. I thank God the guy behind me was able to stop.
I keep my distance from trucks. I wonder how many of those long haul drivers are awake and alert.
Mic Mowery August 17, 2012 at 11:01 pm
I was on almost every freeway today! The 60, 5, 405, & 210. My luck was not a normal day I was stuck in almost everyone of these Semi accidents. This last one on the 210 I had just heard of it & was able to an exit & take side streets to by pass the terrible accident. I have been a pro on having Semis travel at night NOT DURING RUSH HOUR!! They can have a window during the day between 10:00 am & 2:00pm I can assure this is the first time I was able to go down the 210 on a Friday at 6:00 pm through Pasadena to my home in Monrovia there was no traffic not one semi in sight. I have never seen this in the 5 years of living here. Just saying!
Pattie August 18, 2012 at 11:56 am
Mic, I agree with you. I know trucks have schedules to meet, but with the amount of traffic in L.A., during all parts of the day, to keep them off the freeways during rush hours makes good sense.
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rubberband June 12, 2013 at 10:17 pm
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Therese B. June 8, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Hi Donna! Star is a good friend of mine too!!! He is more an airbrush artist (and a darn goodRead More one!!) then a face painter. But he is truly a legend in his craft. I have been lucky enough to work with him and learn from him too! I just wish he wasn't so far away :( Nice to hear from you!
donna mills June 11, 2013 at 03:52 pm
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rubberband June 7, 2013 at 04:22 pm
Old fashioned country vet "patchin' up" was some of the cool stuff I was taught growingRead More up. Splinting a bird's wing or leg, getting a thorn out of a slightly infected cat or dog paw was part of learning. I am NOT saying to eliminate/not see a REAL vet, however some things can be handled at home with a bit of basic medical knowledge and Bactine/hot clean water and towels/tweezers and some loving hands to hold Fido or Snowball when you can do it yourself. I am already bracing myself for the angry openly hostile messages this post might draw, so it's OK if you feel the need to do so. Watching some of my older friends who have limited income spend THOUSANDS of dollars for a beloved pet out of pressure/and what I call "pusher's guilt" sorta made me feel like mentioning that in the old days, some of the animal care was done by a wise farm woman/man...not all vets are crooks, and not all pet needs need put you in the poor house.
lynn June 7, 2013 at 07:24 pm
I love the old farmers remedies, particularly for mange however when dealing with elderly animalsRead More and certain conditions you just get around it. The farmers remedies are often slow working causing more pain then an animal needs to go through. I try holistic meds quite often for some bacterial infections and they are slow too. Cats in particular are difficult treat. They are great in some situations but in others the it is not appropriate. I will attempt the at home first then the vet. My recent situation was a neglected kitty I rescued with a 1.25 lb cyst I had no idea she had the cyst just thought she was matted. I was trying to get her shaved. Kitty's don't cooperate for though things. One thing led to another she ends up on the operating table. No rescue groups would help me and that's where my anger is directed. I have been donating to different groups monthly for more then 20 years. At one point three different groups at the same time. No one helped me when I needed it. I'm done.
rubberband June 8, 2013 at 11:31 pm
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donna mills June 3, 2013 at 01:20 pm
Gasp! Seriously? OMG--Poltergeist get behind me!!
rubberband June 3, 2013 at 01:48 pm
Donna...Poor Donna. My dear, it is too late. Call that weird yet cute little tiny lady toRead More "clean" your home and get your kids out of the television. ......oh and if you have a pool...DO NOT GO SWIMMING.
Dan Crandell June 3, 2013 at 01:58 pm
Love you Donna. Your comment should have been "Poltergeist get ""thee""Read More behind me"!!!!! All in fun.
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Robert Parry May 31, 2013 at 01:48 pm
I've recently spoken to Gayle. She's fine, just taking a bit of a mental hygiene breather.
Buzlightyear aka marty June 1, 2013 at 12:11 am
I am glad to hear she is good. I don't do facebook so I will simply take it that she will commentRead More again. She was my first "Patch" debate with someone on the other side of issues......You know, sentimental thing for your first time.... LOL. Just tell her Buzzlightyear "Marty" said hi if either of you two talk to her.