Driver Strikes Pedestrians in Sylmar, Killing One
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 22, 2023
One pedestrian dead, another seriously injured.
A tragic accident occurred in Sylmar on Thursday night when a driver struck two pedestrians, resulting in the death of one and serious injuries to another. The incident took place in the 13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard at approximately 7:40 p.m. Upon receiving the report, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department swiftly arrived at the scene and requested a canopy for the fatality.
Emergency medical personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department also responded promptly and transported one individual to an undisclosed hospital with their condition currently unknown.
Authorities have confirmed that this was not a hit-and-run incident; however, they have yet to disclose any information regarding the identity or details about the driver involved. It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made thus far.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of how quickly accidents can occur and emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant while operating vehicles or navigating pedestrian areas. As investigations continue into this incident, authorities will work diligently to gather all necessary information surrounding this tragedy.
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Tags: California, Fatality, AccidentNEWS, Los Angeles, Pedestrian, Pedestrianaccident, LAPD, Tragic, Sylmar
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- unknown, unknown
- Vehicles:
- unknown
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Sylmar
- Location:
- 13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-21
- Time of Incident:
- 7:40 p.m.
13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard
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