Maria Lopez and Gilberto Lopez Killed in High-Speed Crash on Artesia Boulevard [GARDENA, CA]

Speeding Driver Causes Fatal Crash at Artesia Boulevard and Vermont Avenue

 
GARDENA, CA (December 29, 2019) – Two people died in a high-speed crash early Sunday morning in Gardena.
 
The crash happened around 12:39 a.m. at the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Vermont Avenue.
 
According to authorities, a black Tesla exited off the westbound 91 Freeway at a high rate of speed. It then ran a red light at the intersection and struck a Honda Civic.
 
As a result, the man and woman inside the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner’s office identified them as Maria Nieves-Lopez, 39, a Lynwood resident; and Gilberto Alcazar-Lopez, 40, who lived in Rancho Dominguez.
 
The two occupants in the Tesla, a man and a woman, were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
 
It is unknown if charges has been filed and liability has not yet been determined. Further investigation is underway.

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We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Maria Lopez and Gilberto Lopez during this time of grief.

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