Los Angeles, CA - Fatal Car Crash on Juniper St Under Inquiry

Los Angeles, CA (January 12, 2025) – A person was killed on Saturday, January 12, after a vehicle crash took place in the Florence-Firestone area of South Los Angeles.

The crash was reported at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in the 8600 block of Juniper Street, near Firestone Boulevard and Alameda Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, though it's unclear how many people were hurt.

However, the cause of the crash was under investigation, and no further details were provided in the interim. Witnesses were asked to contact the CHP as soon as possible.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's loved ones. Our thoughts are also with any injured victims and their families at this time.

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