One person has died and two others are in critical condition after a car crashed into a home in South Pasadena. The driver was reportedly traveling at nearly 100 miles per hour when he lost control of the vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to the home’s garage, but the residents were unharmed. Authorities believe that drugs and alcohol played a role in the accident. The incident highlights concerns about speeding in the neighborhood. Will Conybeare,Carlos Herrera reported
A fatal car accident occurred in South Pasadena, resulting in one person’s death and two others being hospitalized. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning on Orange Grove Avenue near Columbia Street. The car had three occupants, with one passenger pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and the other passenger were in critical condition and had to be taken to the hospital. Investigation findings indicate that the driver was traveling at nearly 100 miles per hour when the vehicle lost control, crashing into trees, signposts, and bushes before ultimately colliding with the garage door of a nearby home. The crash happened on Saturday, August 12, 2023, before 2 a.m., according to the police. Fortunately, the homeowner and their family were unharmed despite the significant damage to their property. Video footage reveals the wrecked car trapped under another vehicle parked in the garage. Authorities suspect that drugs and alcohol played a role in the accident. The victims have not been identified other than being three men. Local residents have expressed concerns about speeding drivers in the area, emphasizing the need for caution with a sign that reads “Drive like your kids live here” in front of the damaged home..
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