One woman dead, seven cars destroyed in crash caused by suspected DUI driver on Ventura Boulevard and Vanalden Avenue in Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Wed, 06/03/2015 - 3:30pmAccident Date:
Sunday, December 15, 2013Speed a Factor in Fatal 7-Vehicle Crash.
Seven vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction crash that closed Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.
Tarzana fatal 7-car wreck may have been triggered by drunk driver.
A chain-reaction crash that killed a woman and mangled seven cars may have been triggered by a suspected drunk driver.
A chain-reaction crash that killed a woman and mangled seven cars may have been triggered by a suspected drunk driver.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Vanalden Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. Monday. Police say the driver of a silver car likely triggered the wreck, and alcohol and speed may have contributed to the accident.
"There was a very violent impact between the Taurus and the Saturn. There was a female in her 60s. Because of the tremendous amount of impact and intrusion into that vehicle, she died at the scene," said LAPD a Detective. The deceased victim's identity was not released. Authorities described the woman as being from the Los Angeles area.
Other drivers involved in the crash say the driver of the silver car looked unbalanced.
After the crash, police say the driver of the silver car went into a nearby mini mart and bought beer. When police arrived, one of the beers was open.
The clerk at the mini mart said the driver came in shouting that he wanted beer. He picked up a six-pack, threw the money on the counter and left.
Authorities are conducting tests to find out if the driver was intoxicated before the accident or if he consumed alcohol after the crash. The driver, described as a man in his 30s from Los Angeles, was transported to an area hospital with injuries.
The Vanalden Avenue on-ramp to the southbound 101 Freeway was closed for the investigation. It has since reopened.
Type: Car Accident
City:
Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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