One Pronounced Dead after 2-Car Crash near Haskell Avenue

LAKE BALBOA, CA (February 22, 2024) – Tuesday morning, one victim was killed in a two-vehicle accident on West Saticoy Street.

Authorities responded to the 17300 block of West Saticoy Street around 9:42 a.m., near Haskell Avenue.

For reasons under investigation, the driver of a car and a pickup-truck collided. The pickup-truck then hit a nearby tree and a commercial building before damaging a natural gas meter.

First responders were able to stop the gas leak and prevent a fire from starting. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced a victim inside one of the vehicles dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the other patient, an adult female, sustained injuries. No further details regarding the two-vehicle crash on West Saticoy Street have been released. Officials will provide more information once available. 

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.

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