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Suspected DUI crash in L.A. claims lives of 3 women and injures 2 others
A tragic incident unfolded in Pomona on Saturday night when three women lost their lives and two others sustained serious injuries in a suspected DUI crash. The devastating accident occurred at the intersection of White Avenue and Phillips Boulevard, where Victor Siharath, a Pomona man, allegedly drove under the influence and collided with another vehicle.
Authorities swiftly responded to the scene and apprehended Siharath, who had a prior DUI conviction, according to Aly Mejia, a spokesperson for the Pomona Police Department. The collision left all individuals involved with moderate to severe injuries, prompting the Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel to provide immediate medical aid.
Tragically, two women succumbed to their injuries on-site, while three others were rushed to a nearby hospital. Regrettably, one of the hospitalized women later passed away, further amplifying the devastation caused by the crash. The identities of the victims remain undisclosed at this time.
As of Sunday night, one woman remains in critical condition at the hospital, while a male passenger has fortunately sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Upon investigation, officers determined Siharath as the single occupant of an SUV and arrested him on suspicion of felony DUI due to driving while impaired.
The Pomona Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is actively probing the incident. Individuals with pertinent information are urged to contact the department’s Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 620-2048. This heartbreaking event serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of driving under the influence, emphasizing the importance of responsible and safe behavior behind the wheel.
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment
Protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have agreed to end their pro-Palestinian encampment following an agreement reached with the school, university officials announced on Sunday. The encampment, which had been in place for two weeks, will be dismantled by Tuesday, marking the end of what was believed to be the last standing encampment at a Wisconsin college.
University officials had allowed the encampment to remain on a patch of lawn between Mitchell Hall and a busy thoroughfare on the campus’s southern boundary, opting not to involve law enforcement. This approach differed from the response at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where police were called in to remove tents after negotiations fell through. Despite initial efforts to disband the encampment, Wisconsin-Madison eventually reached an agreement with protesters to voluntarily dismantle the camp prior to commencement ceremonies.
Chancellor Mark Mone of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stated last Wednesday that the university had exhibited “the widest possible amount of patience and restraint.” However, he also cautioned that patience was wearing thin and hinted at potential action by the school. Following discussions with the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition, the university agreed to advocate for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, condemn the destruction of schools and universities in Gaza by Israeli forces, and hold meetings with protest leaders regarding university investments.
Additionally, the university pledged to urge the Water Council, a Milwaukee organization of water technology companies, to sever connections with two Israeli government-owned entities, Mekorot and the Israel Innovation Authority. Chancellor Mone serves as the treasurer on the Water Council’s board of directors.
In return for these commitments, the protesters agreed to dismantle the encampment beginning on Sunday and completing the process by Tuesday. They also agreed not to disrupt the university’s commencement ceremonies scheduled for Sunday. In a statement, the protesters expressed their satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “After hard fought edits and careful consideration by the coalition, we determined we had obtained all possible benefits from the encampment.”
The resolution of the encampment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee represents a successful outcome of negotiations between university officials and protesters. By reaching a compromise that addresses the concerns of both parties, a peaceful resolution has been achieved, allowing for the encampment to be taken down without incident.
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