A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of November 30, 2024, in downtown Los Angeles when an 18-year-old, identified as Isaac Arellanes Jr., was killed in a high-speed hit-and-run accident. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue near the Chinatown area, also injured six others.
The vehicular impact was of a significant magnitude, causing one vehicle to overturn and end up on its roof while the other sustained severe damage. Arellanes was a passenger in the car hit by the suspect responsible for the hit-and-run. He, along with another person, was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by firefighters. Arellanes was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In addition to Arellanes fatality, six others were also transferred to the hospital for treatment, two of whom are presently in a critical condition. The suspect driver abandoned the wrecked vehicle and absconded from the crash scene on foot, leaving behind his injured passengers.
According to available accounts, the driver of the vehicle might have been speeding, which is suspected to be a significant factor contributing to the severity of the crash. Authorities and loved ones express anticipation for the suspects arrest and are urging individuals with valuable information leading to his apprehension to contact the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) at 1-877-527-3247. Meanwhile, a makeshift memorial honouring Isaac Arellanes is growing at the crash site with flowers, candles, and messages symbolizing the immense loss experienced by his loved ones.
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