One of the two victims who were fatally injured in a traffic crash in the Jefferson Park area was identified Friday by county authorities.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified one victim as Oscar Santos Farela, 26.
Officers responded to West 29th Street and Arlington Avenue around 11:50 a.m. Thursday and found a collision involving a black BMW, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
“A black BMW reportedly ran a red light at 29th Street while traveling southbound on Arlington Avenue and collided with several parked vehicles,” police said in a statement. ”Two deceased individuals were discovered inside the black BMW.
“Police said one person got out of the BMW and attempted to run from the area but was taken into custody a short time later.”
A woman who has not been identified yet was also killed in the crash.