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One Dead, Two Injured After Car Hits Pole in Pacoima

Investigators have not determined a cause.

Overview

  • The single-vehicle crash occurred around 8:20 p.m. Friday at San Fernando Road and Paxton Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
  • Firefighters extricated trapped occupants and performed on-scene triage before transporting one patient to a trauma center.
  • A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
  • A 27-year-old driver was rescued and taken to a hospital in critical condition, and a woman about 39 sustained minor injuries and was evaluated at the scene.
  • Authorities say the cause remains under investigation and no additional details have been released.