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MECCA – A person was killed and two others injured in a single- vehicle crash in the Salton Sea community of North Shore tonight.

The collision was reported at 7:06 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Vander Veer Road, April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department said.

One of the two injured was a juvenile, Newman said. Both were hospitalized with minor injuries.

The victim died at the scene and two other juvenile occupants of the vehicle were unharmed, Newman said.

RIVERSIDE – Authorities were searching for clues today into what caused a small plane to crash into a Riverside neighborhood, killing the pilot, but injuring no one on the ground.

The plane went down and caught fire just after 5 p.m. Sunday in the yard of a home near the intersection of Adams Street and Arlington Avenue, about one-half mile east of Riverside Municipal Airport, said Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The pilot was the only person in the single-engine Beechcraft BE35and he reported a loss of power before the plane crashed, Gregor said.

He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Riverside Fire Department Capt. Tim Odebralski said. His body remained inside the wreckage after dark and his identity had not been released.

The plane’s flight had not originated at Riverside Municipal Airport, Odebralski said.

The plane took out power lines, knocking out electricity to hundreds in the residential neighborhood, but by 8 p.m. most had their service restored by Riverside Public Utilities crews that quickly responded to the scene, Odebralski said.

It was not immediately clear where the pilot was headed when the crash happened, the captain said.

The pilot radioed that he didn’t think he was going to make it to the airport and may have tried to put the plane down on Adams Street, which is four- lanes wide and might have appeared from the air as a suitable place for an emergency landing, Odebralski said.

RIVERSIDE – Authorities were searching for clues today into what caused a small plane to crash into a Riverside neighborhood, killing the pilot, but injuring no one on the ground.

The plane went down and caught fire just after 5 p.m. Sunday in the yard of a home near the intersection of Adams Street and Arlington Avenue, about one-half mile east of Riverside Municipal Airport, said Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The pilot was the only person in the single-engine Beechcraft BE35and he reported a loss of power before the plane crashed, Gregor said.

He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Riverside Fire Department Capt. Tim Odebralski said. His body remained inside the wreckage after dark and his identity had not been released.

The plane’s flight had not originated at Riverside Municipal Airport, Odebralski said.

The plane took out power lines, knocking out electricity to hundreds in the residential neighborhood, but by 8 p.m. most had their service restored by Riverside Public Utilities crews that quickly responded to the scene, Odebralski said.

It was not immediately clear where the pilot was headed when the crash happened, the captain said.

The pilot radioed that he didn’t think he was going to make it to the airport and may have tried to put the plane down on Adams Street, which is four- lanes wide and might have appeared from the air as a suitable place for an emergency landing, Odebralski said.

RIVERSIDE – An adult and a teenage boy were injured this morning when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while walking on a Riverside sidewalk, a police lieutenant said.

The crash happened at 2 a.m. at Hole and Collett avenues, according to Riverside police Lt. Christian Dinco.

“The subject was involved in an altercation with family members before getting into his car and hitting the pedestrians and a fire hydrant,” Dinco said. “He was arrested for domestic violence and hit and run.” He was arrested for suspicion of DUI as well.

The suspect drove his car over a curb to strike the victims, the lieutenant said.

The adult and juvenile suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, although the juvenile was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center for evaluation, Dinco said.

RIVERSIDE – An adult and a teenage boy were injured this morning when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while walking on a Riverside sidewalk, a police lieutenant said.

The crash happened at 2 a.m. at Hole and Collett avenues, according to Riverside police Lt. Christian Dinco.

“The subject was involved in an altercation with family members before getting into his car and hitting the pedestrians and a fire hydrant,” Dinco said. “He was arrested for domestic violence and hit and run.” He was arrested for suspicion of DUI as well.

The suspect drove his car over a curb to strike the victims, the lieutenant said.

The adult and juvenile suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, although the juvenile was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center for evaluation, Dinco said.

NEW YORK >> Scott Van Slyke hurt his neck Saturday during a cab ride in New York City and was unavailable to the Dodgers for that night’s game against the Mets.

He returned Sunday and was able to bat with a slightly less-stiff neck — and an unusual endorsement.

“I endorse New York Uber drivers,” Van Slyke said.

Van Slyke said he hit his head on the plastic divider in front of him when the driver stopped short. He couldn’t completely turn his head as a result of the injury, which he believes was a mild form of whiplash.

The driver wasn’t avoiding anything, Van Slyke said, “he just slammed on his brakes.”

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly spent parts of 19 years in New York City as a player or manager and said he never suffered an injury riding a taxi.

“I don’t remember getting slammed,” Mattingly said, “but slowing down you’ve gotta remember to throw your arm up.”

Frias could go to ’pen

Carlos Frias is scheduled to throw 50 pitches today for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, his first minor league rehab appearance since he was sidelined with back stiffness earlier this month.

Frias was in the Dodgers’ starting rotation when he suffered the injury, but he is not guaranteed of going back into the rotation when he returns.

“It could be anywhere,” Mattingly said. “It could be in the rotation, it could be in the bullpen. You never know where Carlos could end up.”

Frias has made 14 appearances this year, but none out of the bullpen since April. In his 12 starts Frias has gone 4-5 with a 4.54 earned-run average.

Opponents have a .752 OPS against Frias the first time through the order, .761 the second time through and .915 the third time through. The Dodgers’ desire to find a pitcher who can go deeper into games has led them to discuss multiple trade possibilities.

Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi remains optimistic that he’ll strike a deal despite losing out on Johnny Cueto. Last year’s Cy Young Award runner up was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

With the non-waiver trade deadline looming Friday, there might simply be no room for Frias in the rotation by the time he’s healthy.

Garcia returns

Yimi Garcia was summoned from Triple-A Oklahoma City for Sunday’s series finale. Relievers Chin-Hui Tsao and Josh Ravin were optioned to Oklahoma City late Saturday.

For now, Zach Lee remains on the roster as the Dodgers’ “fifth starter.” His grip on the job is far from tight — Lee started and lost the Dodgers’ 15-2 loss Saturday and the Dodgers won’t need a fifth starter until next Sunday.

Garcia had one really bad outing — five batters faced, no outs — immediately after he was demoted to Oklahoma City earlier this month. In his next three outings, each lasting one inning, Garcia did not allow a run. He last pitched Thursday.

In 40 games with the Dodgers this season, Garcia has a 4.10 earned-run average and one save. He’s struck out 53 batters and walked nine in 37 2/3 innings.

Also

Chris Hatcher is expected to throw an inning Monday and Wednesday for Rancho Cucamonga. The right-hander pitched one inning Saturday in his first rehab outing since straining an oblique muscle in June.

NEW YORK >> Scott Van Slyke hurt his neck Saturday during a cab ride in New York City and was unavailable to the Dodgers for that night’s game against the Mets.

He returned Sunday and was able to bat with a slightly less-stiff neck — and an unusual endorsement.

“I endorse New York Uber drivers,” Van Slyke said.

Van Slyke said he hit his head on the plastic divider in front of him when the driver stopped short. He couldn’t completely turn his head as a result of the injury, which he believes was a mild form of whiplash.

The driver wasn’t avoiding anything, Van Slyke said, “he just slammed on his brakes.”

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly spent parts of 19 years in New York City as a player or manager and said he never suffered an injury riding a taxi.

“I don’t remember getting slammed,” Mattingly said, “but slowing down you’ve gotta remember to throw your arm up.”

Frias could go to ’pen

Carlos Frias is scheduled to throw 50 pitches today for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, his first minor league rehab appearance since he was sidelined with back stiffness earlier this month.

Frias was in the Dodgers’ starting rotation when he suffered the injury, but he is not guaranteed of going back into the rotation when he returns.

“It could be anywhere,” Mattingly said. “It could be in the rotation, it could be in the bullpen. You never know where Carlos could end up.”

Frias has made 14 appearances this year, but none out of the bullpen since April. In his 12 starts Frias has gone 4-5 with a 4.54 earned-run average.

Opponents have a .752 OPS against Frias the first time through the order, .761 the second time through and .915 the third time through. The Dodgers’ desire to find a pitcher who can go deeper into games has led them to discuss multiple trade possibilities.

Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi remains optimistic that he’ll strike a deal despite losing out on Johnny Cueto. Last year’s Cy Young Award runner up was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

With the non-waiver trade deadline looming Friday, there might simply be no room for Frias in the rotation by the time he’s healthy.

Garcia returns

Yimi Garcia was summoned from Triple-A Oklahoma City for Sunday’s series finale. Relievers Chin-Hui Tsao and Josh Ravin were optioned to Oklahoma City late Saturday.

For now, Zach Lee remains on the roster as the Dodgers’ “fifth starter.” His grip on the job is far from tight — Lee started and lost the Dodgers’ 15-2 loss Saturday and the Dodgers won’t need a fifth starter until next Sunday.

Garcia had one really bad outing — five batters faced, no outs — immediately after he was demoted to Oklahoma City earlier this month. In his next three outings, each lasting one inning, Garcia did not allow a run. He last pitched Thursday.

In 40 games with the Dodgers this season, Garcia has a 4.10 earned-run average and one save. He’s struck out 53 batters and walked nine in 37 2/3 innings.

Also

Chris Hatcher is expected to throw an inning Monday and Wednesday for Rancho Cucamonga. The right-hander pitched one inning Saturday in his first rehab outing since straining an oblique muscle in June.

FONTANA >> A Rancho Cucamonga resident died in a car crash here early Sunday, according to the Coroner’s Office.

Denese Kantor, 20 was driving his Mini Cooper in the 15300 block of Foothill Boulevard about 1:18 a.m. when he lost control of it and veered into a Honda Civic, the Coroner’s Office said.

Kantor was taken to a hospital where he died about 1:57 a.m.

It wasn’t clear if anyone else was injured in the crash.

A motorcyclist who collided with an SUV has died, the Sheriff’s Department said Saturday.

The 60-year-old resident, whose name was not released, was driving north on Vineyard Avenue about 7:15 p.m. Friday when he crashed into an SUV at the intersection where Vineyard turns into Carnelian Street.

“According to witnesses, (the motorcyclist) ran a red light and collided with a gray 2008 Mazda CX7 turning south onto Vineyard,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike, and paramedics rushed to the scene. He was taken to San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland where he died.