Kevin Castillo, 20, and Maria Polanco Aviles, 20, killed in a hit-and-run collision with alleged driver Elmer Santos, 31, at the intersection of Normandie Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in South Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Mon, 05/22/2023 - 1:19pmAccident Date:
Sunday, May 21, 2023Young couple killed in Exposition Park hit-and-run crash, suspected driver arrested, authorities say
The victims were in a white BMW and were pulling out of a drive-thru restaurant when they were struck. As they tried to make a left turn, police say a Jeep driving at a high rate of speed collided into the BMW.
Two Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in South Los Angeles
Firefighters and paramedics dispatched at 12:38 a.m. to 3998 S. Normandie Ave. reported two people dead at the scene, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Authorities ID 2 Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in South LA; Suspect Arrested
On Monday morning, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office identified the pair as Kevin Castillo, 20, of Pomona, and Maria Polanco Aviles, 20, of Los Angeles.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Kevin Castillo
Maria Polanco Aviles
Elmer Santos
City:
South Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA