The fatal collision occurred at approximately 2:03 p.m. on Tuesday near Vermont and Colden avenues in South Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Los Angeles, CA – The 18-year-old man who was killed in a multi-vehicle traffic collision in South Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon has been identified.
The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Juan Sanchez Salas, 18.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 2:03 p.m. on Tuesday near Vermont and Colden avenues in South Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Preliminary reports indicate that multiple vehicles were involved in the crash. Firefighters responded to the scene and located one victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals were transported to a hospital in unknown condition.
The cause of the multi-vehicle crash has not yet been determined, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances.
Los Angeles County firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and assisted injured victims following the crash.
The collision disrupted traffic near Vermont and Colden avenues while emergency crews conducted the on-scene response and investigation.
The fatal South Los Angeles crash remains under investigation by authorities.