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WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue (1601 E. Imperial Hwy)

WHO: LAPD Deputy Chief Blake Chow, Transit Services Bureau LAPD Commander Marc Reina, Traffic Group LAPD Captain Andrew Neiman, Commanding Officer, Valley Traffic Division LAPD Captain Brian Wendling, Commanding Officer, West Traffic Division LAPD Captain Jonathan Pinto, Commanding Officer, South Traffic Division Damian Kevitt, Executive Director, Streets Are For Everyone John Yi, Executive Director, Los Angeles Walks Representatives from Safe Streets Organization

DETAILS: On May 1, 2020, around 7:05 p.m., a 2010 Nissan Altima was travelling westbound on Imperial Highway at a high rate of speed. The Altima collided with the rear end of a 2007 Ford Fusion, rolled over, and went airborne into the eastbound lanes of Imperial Highway. The driver of the Altima and her passenger were ejected from the vehicle during the rollover. The Altima then collided with a 2003 Honda Accord travelling eastbound Imperial Highway. The driver and passenger of the Altima, along with the driver of the Accord died at scene. The driver of the Fusion was not injured.

This tragic incident is just one of over a dozen fatal traffic collisions that have occurred since the beginning of May 2020. With fatal traffic collisions on the rise throughout the City of Los Angeles, the overall purpose of this new conference is to have a discussion on traffic and pedestrian safety.

VISUAL: There will be photos on display.

CONTACT: For further information, contact Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.