Awards Submission
Below are links to the communications related to the heartbreaking crisis at Mt. San Antonio College.
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
Message 1: Initial Notification on Traffic Collision
Mt SAC Alert: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a traffic collision at Mt. San Antonio College that resulted in a fatality. The collision was reported on Thursday, December 1, at about 7:40 a.m. near the Sac Book Rac, outside Building 9A. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to a local hospital. There is no threat to the campus. Additional details are not available at this time.
Message 2: Update on Investigation and Services Available
Mt SAC Alert: We have an update on the death on campus. Mental health support services are available. Please see your Mountie email for details on the investigation and services. Read the full email.
Message 3: President's Message Honoring the Victim
Mt SAC Alert: We have an update on the death on campus of a beloved campus employee. Please see your Mountie email for details. Read the full email.
Message 4: President's Message Sharing Arrest
Mt SAC Alert: We have an update on the investigation regarding the death on campus. Please see your Mountie email for details on an arrest. Read the full email.
MEDIA COVERAGE
The media coverage followed the pattern of our messaging, which included honoring the victim by the end of the day. Being in the Los Angeles media market, that's very challenging to do. A sample of the coverage is below.
NBC4 News:
- Fatal Collision: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/walnut-man-intentionally-struck-by-car-mt-sac/3046040/
- Honoring the Victim: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/mt-sac-san-antonio-college-employee-struck-killed-driver-walnut/3047149/
- Arrest News: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-mt-sac-tram-driver/3048678/
San Gabriel Valley Tribune:
- Intentional Collision: https://www.sgvtribune.com/2022/12/01/detectives-believe-driver-intentionally-hit-man-at-mt-sac/
- Troubled Suspect: https://www.sgvtribune.com/2022/12/03/mt-sac-killing-suspect-posted-of-troubles-with-co-workers-on-facebook/
CBS News:
- Fatal Collision: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/pedestrian-killed-in-intentional-vehicle-crash-in-walnut-lasd/
- Arrest: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/ex-mt-sac-employee-arrested-charged-with-murder-after-intentionally-running-down-former-coworker/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
ABC7 News:
https://abc7.com/walnut-pedestrian-mt-san-antonio-college-vehicle/12515507/
