Traffic & Transit

Authorities Identify Person Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Chatsworth Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Fire Department on Wednesday responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Chatsworth. Authorities on Thursday identified the man who died.
The Los Angeles Fire Department on Wednesday responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Chatsworth. Authorities on Thursday identified the man who died. (Emily Rahhal/Patch)

CHATSWORTH, CA — Authorities identified the man killed in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday in Chatsworth.

Adrian Marquez, 21, was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The man was from Pacoima.

Two other people were transported to local hospitals in "at least serious condition," the department said.

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The fire department responded to a multi-vehicle collision around 8:38 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Winnetka Ave. and Lassen St. Authorities performed a physical extrication operation, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The circumstances of the crash were under investigation.

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City News Service contributed to this report.

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