Motorist and Pedestrian Die in Collision

Los Angeles:  A tragic traffic collision has resulted in the deaths of two people.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2024 at about 5:00 p.m., a 2005 Kia Rio was being driven westbound on Ventura Boulevard, at Kelvin Avenue, when it struck a pedestrian crossing southbound Kelvin Avenue in the east crosswalk.  The Kia continued into the intersection and collided with a 1998 Buick Centry that was traveling southbound on Kelvin Avenue.  The force of the collision pushed the Buick in a southwestly direction causing it to collide with a 2008 Lexus ES350 that was being driven eastbound Ventura Blvd. 

The pedestrian, a 15-year-old young man from Winnetka, was pronounced dead at scene.  The Kia driver was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. The other involved parties received only minor injuries.

The identities of the two victims are being withheld until their families can be notified.

Anyone who may have witnessed this accident or may have any information related to this incident is asked to contact Valley Traffic Detective Daniel Menesez at 818-644-8026.

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