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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say caused the deadly 605 rollover near Baldwin Park
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Good day Baldwin Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say caused the deadly 605 rollover near Baldwin Park
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Baldwin Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cool with occasional rain, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Victim Identified by Medical Examiner After Deadly Christmas Eve Freeway Rollover in Baldwin Park (baldwinparknewsonline.com) — A man from Pasadena was killed in a solo rollover crash on the southbound 605 Freeway near Baldwin Park on Christmas Eve, and officials have now identified him as 51-year-old Daniel Grossman. Lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation, and authorities say he died from positional asphyxia and blunt head trauma. Anyone who saw the crash is urged to contact the CHP’s Baldwin Park office.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Elsa S. Rodriguez Obituary November 1937-July 13, 2025 —Yvonne Rodriguez Read on Patch
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Frank, a dog who went missing in Temple City, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 53 minutes. More details here https:/… (Nextdoor Dalewood)
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🗞 Nearby News
El Monte
- El Monte Union Annual Holiday Posada Celebration (midvalleynews.com)
- Tornado warning issued, and quickly cancelled, over Alhambra (sgvtribune.com)
La Puente
- Children recreate the journey of Mary and Joseph in this ‘Posada in Nature' at San Gabriel River Park (sgvtribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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