Oscar Sanchez, 15, Guillerno Gutierrez, 29, and Oscar Gutierrez Sabino, 27, killed, and two injured in street-racing crash at South Malt Avenue and Telegraph Road in Commerce, California

Modified Date:

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 7:43am

Accident Date:

Saturday, November 14, 2015

3 Killed, 2 Critically Injured in Car Crashes After Street Racing in Commerce

A car crash in the City of Commerce killed 3 people and critically injured 2 others early Saturday morning during a street race, authorities said. The intersection where the crash occurred is a popular spot where street racers gather, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The crash was reported around 1 a.m. at the intersection of South Malt Avenue and Telegraph Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and two people were transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Deputies said dozens of vehicles were at the scene of the race, possibly more than 100 vehicles.

3 killed in crash that may have involved street racing

COMMERCE, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say three people were killed and two critically injured in a multi-vehicle collision that may have involved street racing. The Los Angeles Times reports the crash occurred early Saturday on South Malt Street in Commerce. Officials say the crash remains under investigation. Robert Medrano says three people died at the scene and two others were rushed to a hospital in critical condition. All five were male.

3 Killed, 2 Critically Injured in Car Crashes After Street Racing in Commerce

Three people were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The coroner identified the dead as Oscar Sanchez, 15, of South Gate, Guillerno Gutierrez, 29, of Los Angeles and Oscar Gutierrez Sabino, 27, of Los Angeles.

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Type: Car Accident

Topics:

Street Racing Accidents

People Involved:

Oscar Sanchez

Guillerno Gutierrez

Oscar Gutierrez Sabino

Roadway:

South Malt Avenue and Telegraph Road

City:

Commerce, CA

County:

Los Angeles County, CA

Area:

Los Angeles, CA