Two people were killed in a fiery, two-vehicle crash in La Mirada that left two other people hospitalized in unknown condition, authorities said Saturday.
The crash between a pickup and a vehicle that was seen by deputies speeding moments before the collision was reported near Imperial Highway and First Avenue at 5:40 p.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
One of the people killed in the crash was later identified as Philip Davis, 64, of Whittier, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
The name of the second fatality will be released pending notification of next of kin.
Video from the scene showed deputies forcing open the door of the pickup to free the driver as the other vehicle, described as a Dodge Challenger, burned nearby.
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