Joseph Carretero and 1 Other Dead after Chase Ends in Crash on Reseda Boulevard [Northridge, CA]

2 Killed after Speeding Car Crashes into Parked Vehicles near Devonshire Street

 
NORTHRIDGE, CA (July 5, 2019) – Authorities confirmed the death of two people after a chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Reseda Boulevard, early Friday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident started at about 1:08 AM. An officer began pursuing a suspect, identified as 24-year-old Joseph Robert Carretero, who fled during a traffic stop for fraudulent registration. This made the officer suspect that Carretero drove a stolen 1997 Toyota Paseo.
 
The officer had to stop the chase due to high speeds but closely followed behind. A short time later, the Toyota lost control and crashed into two vehicles in a CVS Pharmacy parking lot.
 
The impact of the crash ejected Carretero from his vehicle, causing fatal injuries. Meanwhile, a 50-year-old woman inside a parked Toyota RAV4 suffered major injuries. Emergency responders rushed her to Dignity Health-Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where she later died.
 
A passenger in the Paseo also sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Northridge Hospital for treatment. Authorities did not provide further details about the passenger’s current condition.

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We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased woman and Joseph Carretero. May they both rest in peace.

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