A daytime collision at a busy South Los Angeles intersection left one person dead Friday, after two vehicles crashed near South Orchard and West Rosecrans avenues, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m., and investigators were on scene Friday afternoon. The victim’s name is being withheld until relatives can be notified.
What police have said
The Los Angeles Police Department told MyNewsLA.com that the two-vehicle crash occurred around 2 p.m. at South Orchard and West Rosecrans. Officers have not yet released information on what led up to the collision, and the circumstances surrounding the impact were not immediately available. According to the outlet, authorities are withholding the name of the person who died until next of kin has been notified.
Investigation underway
Traffic detectives were examining the intersection to determine how the crash occurred, and the LAPD has not released any additional details. This story will be updated if officials provide new information.
