Driver Dead, Marian James Arrested after Red-Light Collision on Van Ness Avenue [Gardena, CA]

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29-Year-Old Woman Arrested after Fatal Head-On Collision near 135th Street

GARDENA, CA (February 5, 2025) – A deadly red-light collision on Van Ness Avenue led to the arrest of Marian James, early Sunday morning. 

The incident happened around 7:40 a.m., at the intersection of 135th Street and Rowley Park 

Per reports, James was driver a southbound vehicle when she ran through a red-light and consequently struck an eastbound driver. Upon impact, James fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities.

Due to the impact of the crash, the other driver sustained fatal injuries. Although, authorities have not yet released their name or place of residency.

Later that day, investigators managed to arrest the hit-and-run suspect outside her residence. 

Police arrested and booked 29-year-old Marian James, of Los Angeles into the Garden Police Department. 

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Officials are asking those who witnessed the Van Ness Avenue collision to call the detectives at (310) 217-6122.


Our team at Sweet James offers our sincere sympathies to the family of the deceased victim as they navigate this difficult period.


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