Fatal Traffic Collision in Vermont Knolls, Los Angeles - LAIT911

Fatal Traffic Collision

Total Responding Units: 17

Additional Information

  Incident Type: Fatal Traffic Collision
  Initial Dispatch: Traffic Collision
  Timestamp: 08-18-24 05:03 AM
 
  Neighborhood: Vermont Knolls
  Address: 959 W Manchester Ave
  Intersection: W Manchester Ave x S Vermont Ave

  Council District: Marqueece Harris-Dawson (8)
  LAFD: South (FS57, BC13)
  LAPD: 77th Street (1265)

  Latitude/Longitude: 33.9600, -118.2917

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LAFD Press Release

Trapped Vehicle - FATALITY 08/18/2024 INC#0290 - Trapped Vehicle - FATALITY; INC#0290; 05:57AM; 959 W Manchester Av; Vermont Knolls; Two car traffic collision which left both drivers trapped, requiring extensive extrication. The cars careened towards a building under construction however there was little impact on the structure. Each vehicle had a single occupant, male driver approximately 30-45yo. Sadly, both drivers were beyond medical help and were determined deceased on scene. The incident is now under LAPD command (77th Division) for the fatality investigation. Incident number 0801. The 9-1-1 call was received at 5:03AM. No further details.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E233 E264 E33 E57 E64 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA257 RA264 RA57 RA64 RA857 T33 T64; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart 08-18-24 05:58 AM

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Responding Unit Activity Log

Timestamp Unit ID Unit Status
08-18-24 05:29 AM RA264 On Scene
08-18-24 05:26 AM RA64 On Scene
08-18-24 05:24 AM E233 On Scene
08-18-24 05:24 AM T33 On Scene
08-18-24 05:22 AM BC13 On Scene

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Units in charge of extricating the pinned patients have advised the incident commander both patients are deceased [verified]
08-18-24 05:27 AM | jbphoto415 icon
Battalion 13 onscene reports 2 vehicle traffic collision into a building with 2 critical patients that are trapped. Requesting 1 additional light force and 2 rescue ambulances [verified]
08-18-24 05:21 AM | jbphoto415 icon
Engine 57 onscene reports a 2 car accident with 2 trapped patients [verified]
08-18-24 05:12 AM | jbphoto415 icon