Full Notification

The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on June 19, 2013 at 2:15 p.m., on Lankershim Boulevard and Camarillo Street.

The collision occurred when the driver of a 2004 Toyota Highlander, driving northbound on Lankershim Boulevard, collided with a 2008 Acura TSX, westbound on Camarillo Street. The Highlander lost control and collided into a 2008 Chevy Tahoe. The Tahoe was stopped facing southbound at a red-light on Lankershim Boulevard.

Injured parties from all three vehicles were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The driver of the Highlander, a 24-year-old resident of Van Nuys, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles City Fire Department Personnel.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

Anyone who may have witnessed the traffic collision is asked to contact Police Officer III+1 Rhiannon Talley, Valley Traffic Division Detectives, at (818) 644-8116.

During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477).

Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD”. Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

The investigation is being conducted by Valley Traffic Detectives.

P-III+1 Rhiannon Talley, Serial No. 36515
Valley Traffic Division Detectives
(818) 644-8116

Or

D-III William Bustos, Serial No. 25029
Officer In Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detectives
(818) 644-8021