Driver Killed in Street Racing Traffic Collision

Encino, Los Angeles, CA: A driver was killed in a traffic collision reportedly involving street racing with another vehicle early Saturday morning.

Los Angeles City Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision around 12:30 a.m. May 28, near the intersection of Victory Boulevard and White Oak in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Encino.

When fire units arrived at the scene, they found a solo vehicle – a Tesla – with a person trapped inside. Fire department crews used the Jaws of Life to pry the doors of the vehicle open. The driver was found to be beyond medical help and passed away at the scene.

Witnesses at the scene stated that the car was racing with an unknown BMW that did not stay at the location.

LAPD Valley Traffic Division is investigating this collision.

Video: Keith Johnson, Photojournalist / KNN