A pursuit crash involving a suspected DUI driver near Los Angeles International Airport killed the vehicle’s passenger and left a passenger in another car injured early Friday morning.
The crash occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. as the DUI suspect was trying to evade officers but then slammed into another vehicle near South Sepulveda and West Century boulevards.
An unidentified passenger in the suspect’s vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, Los Angeles Police Department officer Nelson confirmed.
An innocent passenger in the victim’s vehicle was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.
Nelson said the pursuit driver tried to run from the scene but was caught after a short foot chase and taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
No information regarding the suspect’s identity was immediately released.
Century Boulevard was blocked between Vicksburg Avenue and Sky Way affecting traffic at the airport. It was unclear when the roadway would reopen.
