One Dead, One Arrested After Crash
Evelyn Ortega Solis, 21, died early Tuesday after a multi-vehicle crash on Olympic Boulevard in the unincorporated East Los Angeles area.
The deadly crash occurred at around 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 26th near East Olympic Boulevard and South Vancouver Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police reported a driver in an eastbound Chrysler was allegedly speeding before crashing into a Toyota and both vehicles crashed into five others that were parked on Olympic Boulevard, police said.
A pickup truck landed on top of another truck and one car overturned onto its roof. The 21-year-old woman was riding as a passenger in the Chrysler and sustained major injuries before she died on scene. She was later identified as Evelyn Ortega Solis, according to Fox 11 News.
Meanwhile, both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries and at least one was transported to a hospital.
Police arrested the male driver of the Chrysler after the collision, but there are no further details.
Authorities are working on the case and conducting a full traffic investigation.
We can help – (855) 559-1225
At JT Legal Group, our 30+ years of combined experience allows us to diligently achieve settlements for our deserving clients. Our office is so confident we can win the best possible result for our clients, that we work on a contingency basis. This means we don’t get paid until we settle our client’s matter. Contact our team today for immediate support.
