UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol initially reported six deaths in the fiery crash in WindsorHills but later corrected the death count to five. Among those killed were an infant and a pregnant woman.
CHP gives an update on the horrific Windsor Hills wreck that killed several adults, a baby and a fetus.At least five people have died following a fiery car crash in the Windsor Hills area Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
The crash, which involved at least three vehicles, happened at the intersection of S. La Brea and Slauson avenues around 1:30 p.m.initially reported six deaths, but later corrected the death count to five. Among those killed were an infant and a pregnant woman.Eight others were hospitalized, including two adults and six children or teenagers.
Officials believe a Mercedes-Benz was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on South La Brea Avenue, ran a red light and caused the crash. Images from SkyFOX show at least two burned vehicles, one of which split in half after crashing into a pole. Images show people being treated at the scene and being placed on gurneys to be taken to the hospital. It appears another child was also involved in the crash. The extent of their injuries is not known. Slauson and La Brea avenues have been shut down for the rest of the evening as officials investigate.
The CHP believes that the driver of the Mercedes was critically injured in the crash and that charges against the driver would likely be presented to the District Attorney's office.All the news you need to know, every day
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