15-Year-Old Boy Killed in Fiery Crash on West 54th Street in Vermont Square [South Los Angeles, CA]

1 Dead in South Los Angeles Auto Accident on West 54th Street in Vermont Square

 
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (November 28, 2022) – Sunday morning, a 15-year-old boy died in a fiery crash on West 54th Street in Vermont Square.
 
The incident happened around 4:00 a.m. in the 1300 block of West 54th Street in Vermont Square.
 
According to reports, an SUV crashed into a South Los Angeles liquor store and erupted in flames.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle and two passengers managed to escape from the wreckage.
 
Officers confirmed that the fire spread from the vehicle into the single-story building, making its way into the attic. Thus, thirty-four firefighters responded and put off the blaze in just under 30 minutes. Then, they discovered the teen passenger’s body inside SUV.
 
Moreover, responders treated the survivors for unspecified injuries.
 
According to LAPD investigators, the driver headed north on 54th Street and tried to make a turn when the SUV veered into the structure.
 
At this time, the authorities haven’t made any arrests or citations.
 
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the cause of the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.

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Moving Forward after a Tragic Loss in a Crash

 
While the loss of a dear one is irreversible, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
 
The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
 
Filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
 
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