A high-speed collision in Woodland Hills on Friday night critically injured four people. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the crash occurred around 10:37 p.m. on the 6200 block of North Owensmouth Avenue.
Two people from each vehicle involved in the collision required extrication by officials. The impact of the crash sheared a fire hydrant, causing flooding in the vicinity and left an SUV overturned and a sedan extensively damaged on a sidewalk near a tree.
Amidst the wreckage and flooding roads, all victims were transported to the hospital in critical condition. One of the victims has been identified as male, while the ages and genders of the remaining victims have not yet been released.
This incident serves as a severe warning about the potential consequences of high-speed and reckless driving. As the cause of the crash is still under investigation, it underscores the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations for the safety of all road users.