A crash that occurred after a driver allegedly ran a red light in Hawthorne has left a person dead, according to authorities.
The crash was reported at about 2:45 a.m. Sunday in the area of Hawthorne Boulevard and Imperial Highway, according to the Hawthorne Police Department.
After a multi-vehicle crash, three people were transported to a local hospital.
Of those three, one person was pronounced dead, police confirmed at about 8 a.m.
Police believe one driver involved ran a red light at the intersection. It’s not yet clear if drugs, alcohol or speed played a factor.
No additional details were immediately made available.



