Los Angeles, CA (January 15, 2025) – Early Wednesday morning, a tragic accident left one person dead and another injured when a vehicle crashed into an apartment building in Los Feliz.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reports the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the Park Western Apartments, located near the intersection of Western and Russell avenues.

According to preliminary investigations, a vehicle traveling southbound on Western attempted a left turn when the driver lost control and slammed into the apartment building. The impact struck two individuals inside the building.

One of the victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The second victim was transported to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

The driver fled the scene on foot, abandoning the vehicle. Authorities are actively investigating the crash and the events leading up to it.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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