South Los Angeles, CA (April 12, 2024) – Late Thursday evening, a severe motor vehicle collision claimed one life and left two others injured in South Los Angeles. The incident occurred on S. Figueroa Street around 9:30 p.m., requiring the Los Angeles Fire Department to utilize hydraulic rescue tools to retrieve the victims entrapped within the vehicles.
The crash involved two cars, and the impact was significant enough to trap three individuals. Among the injured were a man in his twenties, and a five-year-old boy, both of whom were taken to a local hospital. The man was reported to be in serious condition, while the boy’s injuries were described as moderate. Tragically, a third victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, as they work to ascertain the contributing factors of this tragic event.
Source: Local Accident Reports