After a Deadly Suspected Street Racing Crash in South Los Angeles: What California Families Should Know About Wrongful Death Claims
Two Fathers Killed, Child Critically Injured in Suspected Street Racing Crash in South Los Angeles
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Two men were killed and a young girl was left in critical condition after a violent multi-vehicle collision Friday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles, near West 78th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash was reported at approximately 10:44 a.m. in the 3300 block of West 78th Street. Investigators said a Toyota Camry was making a left turn from West 78th Street onto Crenshaw Boulevard when it was struck broadside by a black BMW SUV. A Chevy truck was also involved in the collision.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner identified the two men who died as 32-year-old Sergio Hill and 35-year-old Alvaro Castillo Jr., according to reporting by the Los Angeles Times. Both died at the scene of blunt force injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department said paramedics transported a third victim to a nearby hospital and evaluated a fourth person at the scene. Castillo’s young daughter was among those critically injured.
Witnesses report the SUV may have been racing
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but a local business owner told KTLA News that the BMW appeared to be racing another vehicle in the moments before the collision. Surveillance video from his store, he said, showed two cars traveling north on Crenshaw Boulevard at high speed just before the impact. The LAPD has not confirmed whether street racing played a role and has released limited details as its investigation continues.
Families remember two devoted fathers
Both men were fathers, and their families have described the loss as devastating. According to the Los Angeles Times, relatives shared on a crowdfunding page that Hill was on his way to the airport to meet his newborn child for the first time when the crash occurred. Family members remembered him as hardworking, humble, and quick to help anyone who needed it.
Castillo’s family said he leaves behind two young daughters, one of whom remains in critical condition, and described him as loving, funny, and generous with his time.
Our deepest condolences go out to both families and to everyone affected by this tragedy.
A note on street racing in Los Angeles
Illegal speed contests on public streets remain a persistent danger across Los Angeles County, and crashes like this one show how quickly they can devastate families who had no part in the race. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
If you or someone you love has been affected by a serious traffic collision in California and you have questions about your legal rights, Oaks Law Firm is available for a free, confidential consultation specific to your situation.
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