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Two Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Collision in South Los Angeles, Suspect at Large

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Published on May 05, 2025
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Early Monday morning, the serene streets of South Los Angeles were disrupted by a violent multi-vehicle collision that claimed two lives. The KTLA reported that the incident occurred shortly after 5:00 a.m. on the 6600 block of Vermont Avenue. According to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Cervantes, the aftermath revealed two deceased individuals, identities and ages presently withheld from public knowledge.

The search for answers has been met with the elusiveness of the suspect, a male motorist who fled the premises on foot, and is still underway. The Los Angeles Police Department, as pointed out by FOX LA, has yet to disclose a detailed description of the individual responsible for this tragic event.

Police are sifting through the details to unravel the cause of the crash. While specifics are sparse, the collision involved three vehicles and resulted in the grisly scene that has jolted the Vermont-Slauson neighborhood, prompting an investigation that continues to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. CBS News Los Angeles noted that police received calls regarding the crash at approximately 5:11 a.m., close to the intersection of 66th Street and Vermont Avenue.