A pregnant woman lost her unborn child after a speeding car ran a red light and set off a multi-vehicle blaze near a gas station, while first responders pulled victims from burning wreckage at the La Brea and Slauson intersection.
You’ll follow the timeline of the crash, how emergency crews worked amid flames and smoke, and the immediate toll on victims and the surrounding community. Expect clear details about what happened, who was affected, and how authorities are handling the aftermath.
Fiery Crash on La Brea and Slauson: What Happened
A high-speed Mercedes ran a red light at La Brea and Slauson, striking multiple vehicles and triggering an intense fire. First responders pulled survivors and victims from burning wreckage as investigators from the California Highway Patrol began reconstructing the scene.
Timeline of the Multi-Vehicle Crash
The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. when a gray Mercedes traveled south on La Brea and entered the Slauson intersection at high speed. Witnesses reported the Mercedes ran the red light and collided with several cars, producing immediate flames and explosions.
Responders arrived within minutes. Fire units found multiple vehicles fully involved and civilians trapped. Initial reports counted five dead at the scene; the death toll later rose as investigators searched burned vehicles. The California Highway Patrol, represented in public updates by officer Franco Pepi, said the pregnant woman and her unborn child were among those who died…