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Top LA news: Federal probe into cause of Bryant copter crash; man sought in fatal hit-and-run; more

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Published on January 27, 2020
Top LA news: Federal probe into cause of Bryant copter crash; man sought in fatal hit-and-run; morePhoto: Abbie Bernet/Unsplash

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Los Angeles.

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash at center of intense federal investigation

The investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others aboard a Sikorsky S-76B will probably focus on foggy weather conditions and potential mechanical problems, aviation experts and pilots said Sunday.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

Funeral held for sheriff's detective struck, killed by car after helping elderly woman cross street

Funeral services were held Saturday for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Detective Amber Leist, who was struck by a vehicle after helping a woman cross a Valley Village street.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

Firefighters free worker with arm trapped in LAX luggage conveyor belt

It took firefighters about 30 minutes to free a worker whose arm became trapped in a luggage conveyor belt at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, authorities said. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Dodgers talk about Astros cheating at FanFest

The Los Angeles Dodgers would rather earn a World Series trophy on their own than accept any scraps from the Houston Astros or Boston Red Sox, the teams that beat them in 2017 and ’18. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Man sought after wrong-way, fatal hit-and-run  in Echo Park

Police have asked for the public's help in tracking down a man who they say caused a deadly head-on crash in Echo Park, then ran away from the wreckage. 

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.


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