Kimberly Izquierdo, Veronica Amezola and Juvelyn Arroya Killed in Uber Crash on South Vermont Avenue [South Los Angeles, CA]

3 Passengers Die after Speeding Driver Crashes into Uber Car in South LA

 
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (August 27, 2023) – Kimberly Izquierdo, Veronica Amezola and Juvelyn Arroya died in an Uber crash in South Los Angeles Saturday morning on August 26.
 
The fatal crash happened around 5:25 a.m. at South Vermont Avenue and West Century Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a white Mercedes-Benz was traveling at high speed when it ran through the red light and crashed head-on into a black Honda operating as an Uber rideshare.
 
As a result, three female passengers in the Uber car died at the scene, one of them was ejected from the car.
 
A male passenger and the Uber driver were rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance in critical condition.
 
The driver of the Mercedes was also taken to a hospital in critical condition.
 
Authorities identified the deceased women as 27-year-old Kimberly Izquierdo, 23-year-old Veronica Amezola and 23-year-old Juvelyn Arroya.

An investigation into this deadly crash is ongoing.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

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