David Gutierrez Dead in Sun Valley Hit-and-Run Crash near Lankershim Boulevard
SUN VALLEY, CA (July 21, 2020) – Late Sunday night, a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident occurred near Lankershim Boulevard which killed 24-year-old David Gutierrez.
Moreover, the crash happened at around 10:40 p.m. southbound on the Golden State (5) Freeway near Lankershim Boulevard.
The hit-and-run crash left Gutierrez, of Moore Park, with fatal injuries. The authorities declared him dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the CHP said that the hit-and-run car may be a red big rig. Furthermore, the authorities shut down the southbound lanes until after daybreak during the investigation.
Also, the authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the CHP Altadena Area office at 626-296-8100
We send our sympathies to the family and friends of David Gutierrez.
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