Los Angeles, CA โ Kristen Lawson Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Venice Boulevard and South Oak Street The fatal pedestrian crash occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and South Oak Street.
Los Angeles, CA โ A woman who was hit and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles early Friday morning has been identified as 27-year-old Kristen Lawson of Palmdale.
The fatal pedestrian crash occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and South Oak Street.
The Los Angeles Police Department (https://t.co/oxhq89jucZ) said two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle under circumstances that remain under investigation. Details regarding how the collision occurred were not immediately available.
One of the victims, later identified by county authorities as Kristen Lawson, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel. A second pedestrian sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The age and gender of the injured victim were not released. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department and personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and provided emergency assistance to the victims.
The crash prompted an investigation at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and South Oak Street as authorities gathered evidence and documented the scene.
The crash remains under investigation, and officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. https://t.co/NefdCnBySR
Processed meats have officially been classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, placing them in the same category as tobacco and asbestos in terms of the strength of scientific evidence linking them to cancer.
Foods such as bacon, ham, hot dogs, and sausages have been strongly associated with colorectal cancer. Researchers say the risk is largely connected to the way these meats are processed. Methods like curing, smoking, and salting can create harmful compounds including nitrosamines, which may damage DNA over time.
Preservatives such as nitrates and nitrites, along with high temperature cooking methods like grilling or frying, can also increase the formation of carcinogenic chemicals.
Health experts stress that this does not mean eating a slice of bacon carries the same overall danger as smoking cigarettes, but it does mean the evidence that processed meat can cause cancer is considered conclusive. Many specialists recommend reducing intake of processed meats and choosing alternatives such as fish, beans, or other plant based proteins more often.
For people who continue eating red or processed meat, cutting back on portion size and frequency may help lower long term cancer risk and support overall health and longevity.
Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer. IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat. World Health Organization.
This car was apparently bored on the highway in traffic.
I love that the car behind him gave him room to live his dreams. ๐
Sometimes you just need mental stimulation. Iโve wanted to do this so many times. I donโt think we are using our free will enough. ๐ฏ
Donโt you think we should let our impulsive thoughts win sometimes?