In a tragic incident in North Hollywood, a 25-year-old woman lost her life following a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Tujunga Boulevard and Sherman Way. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the call came in at about 12:40 a.m., reporting a significant crash. The woman who perished was driving northbound on Tujunga when her vehicle was struck by another car heading east on Sherman Way.
Emergency personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. Despite their efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the crash site. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Officers at the scene reported that the driver of the second vehicle involved in the collision stayed at the location and cooperated fully with the police investigation.
Authorities are currently examining the specifics to ascertain the primary cause of the deadly incident. The intersection was temporarily closed to facilitate a thorough examination by the LAPD. The department is appealing to any witnesses of the accident to come forward with information that may assist in piecing together the events leading up to the collision.
This accident adds to the growing concerns about road safety in the region. As investigations continue, officials are urging drivers to exercise caution at intersections and to adhere to traffic laws to avoid similar tragedies.
Source: NBC Southern California