Willie Toy, 50, and one person killed in crash at Hollywood Boulevard and North Gower Street in Hollywood, California

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/29/2017 - 3:41pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, December 28, 2015

2 People Killed in Fiery Crash Following Brief Hollywood Pursuit

A fiery crash in Hollywood resulted in the deaths of two people, including one officials say was being pursued early Monday morning. The driver then crashed into a custodial van near Hollywood Boulevard and North Gower Street.

2 KILLED IN FIERY HOLLYWOOD CRASH INVOLVING METRO MAINTENANCE VEHICLE

A silver Chevrolet Camaro allegedly broadsided a Metro van near Hollywood Boulevard and N. Gower Street at about 2 a.m., authorities said. The van erupted in flames following the collision and the on-duty male custodian, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Camaro, a man in his late 20s, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he later died.

Man, 50, Killed In Fiery Crash In Hollywood

Authorities pronounced the driver of the Metro van, who worked as a custodian, dead at the scene. The victim’s family said he was identified as Willie Toy.

Friends Mourn Metro Worker Killed in Hollywood Crash

Toy was also a deacon at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in South Los Angeles, friends said. He was the father of several adult children.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Fire
People Involved: 
Willie Toy

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