Solo Traffic Collision Claims Passenger's life
"Solo Traffic Collision Claims Passenger's
life"
Los Angeles: On Thursday, December 20, 2001 at approximately
10:50 PM. a solo vehicle traffic collision claimed the life of a passenger
in a 2001 Ford Escort.
The 2001 Ford Escort was traveling northbound on Vista Del Mar south of
Sandpiper Street. According to witnesses the Escort was traveling at a high
rate of speed attempting to pass another vehicle on the right, the driver
lost control of the vehicle, as a result of the rain and ran off the roadway
and collided with a light standard. The vehicle continued out of control,
and crashed through a chain link fence.
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the
passenger dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased is being withheld
pending notification of the next of kin.
The driver was transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire
Department Personnel and is listed in stable condition.
West Traffic Detectives are conducting the follow up investigation.
Anyone with information should contact West Traffic Division Detectives at
213-473-0234 during business hours. On weekends and during off-hours, call
the 24-hour toll free number at Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAWFULL
(1-877-529-3855).
This Press Release was prepared by Officer Grace Brady,
Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586
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