LOS ANGELES, CA – Police say a suspected street race in LA’s West Hills led to a fatal two-car crash on Friday afternoon, reports The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Sgt. Mark Guardado said the accident occurred on a part of Vanowen Street in West Hills that is known for frequent street racing.
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According to Officer Mike Lopez, a Toyota Prius was struck by a vehicle that investigators believe lost control while racing one or two other vehicles. Police plan to watch video recorded by a nearby surveillance camera to establish their speed.
The woman driving the Prius, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the colliding vehicle suffered critical injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital and taken into police custody.
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