Update: David Smith Identified as Driver Killed in 134 Freeway Crash in Toluca Lake

The collision occurred around 12:11 a.m. on August 15 on the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway near Cahuenga Boulevard.

Toluca Lake Accident
Medical Examiner Identifies Man Killed in Toluca Lake Accident on 134 Freeway

Toluca Lake, CA. – 51-year-old David Smith has been identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office as the person who died in a collision early Monday morning in Toluca Lake.

The collision occurred around 12:11 a.m. on August 15 on the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway near Cahuenga Boulevard.

Two SUVs collided under unclear circumstances. One of the cars overturned onto its roof.

Smith was killed in the crash, as per the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Another person was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

Original Story

Los Angeles, CA. – One person died, and another was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision that happened early Monday morning in Toluca Lake near Burbank.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 12:11 a.m. on westbound Highway 134, also known as Ventura Freeway, just east of Cahuenga Boulevard.

Two SUVs collided, causing one of them to flip onto its side.

One person was killed in the crash, as per the report. A Los Angeles County coroner representative responded to the scene.

Another person was transported by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Burbank PD and Caltrans were requested to help with road closures following the crash. The Hollywood Way on-ramp to westbound Highway 134 and the Buena Vista On-Ramp to Westbound Highway 134 were blocked for several hours.

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