Fatal Traffic Collision – NR21136ll

Reseda: On Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 8:05 P.M., a black convertible, 2015, Mini Cooper and a black, BMW M3, were traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Corbin Avenue. The Mini Cooper collided into a black, 2013, Kia Optima, that had negotiated a right turn from westbound Saticoy Street to northbound Corbin Avenue. The black Kia was pushed into opposing lanes of traffic as a result of the collision with the Mini Cooper. The Kia then collided with a gray, 2016, Volkswagen Golf sedan that was traveling southbound Corbin Avenue. The BMW that was also traveling at a high speed lost control of his vehicle, swerved, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic, and collided with a blue, 2008, Chevy Silverado that was traveling southbound Corbin Avenue. The force of the collision between the BMW and the Chevy, caused the Chevy to collide with parked vehicles and the BMW disintegrated killing the driver. There were multiple vehicles that were involved and damaged as a result of this multi-vehicle collision.

The driver and sole occupant of the BMW, a 28-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification next of kin.

The male juvenile driver of the Mini Cooper sustained minor injuries

The driver of the Chevy suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department for medical treatment.

The female driver and male passenger of the Kia were transported to a local hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department for medical treatment, they sustained minor injuries and were released from the hospital. The male driver of the Volkswagen sustained minor injuries.

This investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Drivers are reminded that they must obey the rules of the road and drive at a safe speed. Speed kills, reckless driving, and street racing will not be tolerated in the City of Los Angeles.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Takishita at (818)-644-8116, or Detective Barragan or (818) 644-8028. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.