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Published on November 07, 2024
Source: Los Angeles Fire Department

Early this morning, tragedy struck in Reseda when two cars collided on Sherman Way, leading to a severe accident with critical injuries and a fatality. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported receiving the call at 08:31 AM and immediately dispatched emergency units to the scene at 19630 W Sherman Way. According to LAFD's initial alert, there were initial reports of three critically injured patients, and two were trapped in their vehicles, necessitating extrication.

The situation escalated quickly, as by 08:50 AM, one of the individuals involved in the collision – an approximately 25-year-old male – was declared deceased at the scene. The other victim, an approximately 40-year-old male, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. An additional patient, a civilian who attempted to aid the victims prior to LAFD arrival, was also transported with non-life threatening injuries. This update was provided by LAFD's follow-up notification.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Valley Division is handling the media queries regarding the crash, as indicated in the LAFD alert. The incident number for LAPD is 1214, and the response involved multiple emergency units including Battalion 17, various engine companies, rescue ambulances, and urban search and rescue unit UR88.

LAFD has been actively updating the public about today's events through their website. As the community reels from the impact of the morning's incident, there is a coming together in mourning the life cut short and hoping for the quick recovery of those injured. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the LAPD, and further details will likely emerge as the investigation progresses.