According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the wreck was reported at about 5:05 a.m. January 18, at 1359 W. Slauson Avenue
South Los Angeles, CA – One person was killed and another injured in a crash between two vehicles in South Los Angeles on Sunday morning.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the wreck was reported at about 5:05 a.m. January 18, at 1359 W. Slauson Avenue.
Authorities reported that two vehicles were involved in the collision. The circumstances under which the vehicles crashed were not immediately established.
The firefighters with the LAFD and paramedics responded to the scene and confirmed one person deceased at the scene.
One other party was rushed to a hospital and was said to be in critical condition. There was no update on the identities of the involved drivers.
Further details on the crash were not immediately available. Authorities are still working to find out what led up to the collision.
Traffic collisions remain a significant concern across Los Angeles County and California highways. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Los Angeles County recorded over 58,000 fatal and injury traffic collision victims in 2023, ranking among the highest in the state. Statewide data shows California reported approximately 4,061 traffic fatalities in 2023, reflecting a modest decline from prior years but underscoring ongoing roadway safety challenges.
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