No suspects in custody. Less than two hours later a man walking his dog found a dead body. Here in the bay area, at least two people have died in motorcycle crashes over the last few days, and data shows the overall number of motorcycle accidents are on the rise. Were live at the bay bring toll plaza tonight. Reporter one of at the deadly accidents happen when a motorcyclist was riding between lanes. California is close to becoming the first state to make lanesplitting a officially legal. The controversial maneuver, lanesplitting, is getting the attention of lawmakers. This is when motorcyclist zip between cars. A lot of motorcyclists that lanesplit safely and loot that dont. Assembly members passed a bill that would make it legal in california. Its not in vehicle code. Its a gray area. This would give Law Enforcement the ability to set guidelines, like safe speed limits. The goal for me is to be visible. The most visible thing i can do in traffic is to split lanes. Tony, general manag
Live from the kgo tv broadcast center, this ask abc7 news. Its just awful. Neighbors in pacifica say it didnt have to happen. Tonight, a man from their neighborhood is accused of several rape charges and police say there are more suspects and victims. Good evening. Im chris nguyen in for eric thomas. We begin with new details on an expanding rape case in pacifica. Reporter the suspect is accused of drugging all the victims before raping them. Now investigators believe he invited others to participate in the rapes, which the suspect allegedly videotaped, as well. Police arrested Joseph Kourtney july 28th at his home. This is why they believe most of the victims were drugged, raped while unconscious and videotaped. No one answered the door, but neighbors say he lives here with his mother, sister, and 3yearold niece. We suspected it for a long time. Reporter those in this neighborhood Say Something illegal was happening here for years. They called the police. They suspected drugs were inv
The cons aumerlert tonight. Phone hijacking. Thieves taking over your cell phone, cating a fake i. D. , and running up huge bills. Good evening. Thanks for joining us on this sunday. Im tom llamas. We begin with breaking news. Tragedy at a major American Water park. Word of a child killed on the worlds talst water slide. The park now least tomorrow. The investigation just under way. Marci goalez with the latest. Reporter that tragic accident happening this afternoon. Authorities confirming a 12yearold was killed. And were now hearing from park officials. We are saddened to share that a younboyed died this afternoon. Reporter billed as the liberty. Features a 168footdrop. The park is now closed, and will remain closed tomorrow,ending a full investigation. Park Officials Say the ride was inspected, and were told the boys famil was at the park with him at the time of the cident. Park officials still arent saying how thishappened. Tom . Thank you. President. Donald trump, new polls showing
Now, the zika virus strikes a mother who gave birth inside a bay area delivery room. Sources confirm that mom gave birth to a baby with zika related birth defects. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. The mother gave birth at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in berkeley. Katie . Reporter two sources who asked not to be identified did confirm the baby was born a few month as go in berkeley and that the baby has zikarelated microcephaly. First the announcement from the department of Public Health. Two infants have been born in california two women who have zika virus infections during pregnancy. We know one of the babies was born at alta bates hospital in berkeley. It is a condition in which the head is smaller than normal, the brain has not developed properly. There is no treatment. I would look to emphasize. And it spread remains greater than what we do know. Public Health Confirmed 114 zika infections associated with travel in california. 21 of the patients were pregnant women. Off
Want somebody thats going to shortcircuit. All this as we learn about the results of a new abc Washington Post poll that points to good news for clinton. And going for gold. The victories for team usa on the first day of competition. The teenager taking aim and stealing the spotlight. And the swimmers adding to our medal count, as gma sits down with Serena Williams. I have so much fun playing with venus. Her big hopes at the big games. Good morning, everyone. Great to have you with us. Were going to get to all of the olympic action coming up. Including key early victories for the usa on the court and the field. Both the Mens Basketball Team and u. S. Womens soccer teams off to a strong start. Usa. They are off to strong starts. But were starting with the breaking news involving the disgraced former olympian, Oscar Pistorius. Were learning this morning tht he was sent to the hospital after being found in his prison cell with injuries to his wrists. Hes denying it was a suicide attempt.