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1 killed, several others injured in violent Encino crash involving 2 vehicles
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Ventura Boulevard near Densmore Avenue in Encino on Saturday morning, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
- The collision involved a white Lexus and a blue Tesla, both severely damaged with deployed airbags, and emergency crews had to extract trapped passengers from both vehicles.
- At least six people were transported to Northridge Hospital, including one individual who was trapped beneath a toppled Banc of California sign.
- Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency responders lifting the sign to free the trapped victim and providing critical medical assistance on site.
- The area is known for heavy traffic, and this incident marks the second crash in the vicinity within a month; the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
