One person was killed and several others sustained injuries in a severe four-car collision near the Tarzana-Encino border on Sunday evening. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported to the incident at approximately 6:02 p.m. in the 6400 block of Lindley Avenue.
Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered four vehicles involved in the wreck. Authorities confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman, believed to be in her 30s, was transported to a local hospital with injuries, though her current condition has not been released.
Officials stated that multiple people were hurt in the crash, but the exact number of injured and the severity of their injuries remain undetermined. The collision also resulted in a fallen utility pole, with telephone lines obstructing the roadway and posing a hazard to first responders and motorists. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was contacted to address the downed lines.
Images from the scene depicted the fallen pole resting on the hood of a damaged black sedan. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, and the circumstances leading up to the crash are currently under investigation.