Fatal Crash Damages South Los Angeles Church, One Dead
GREEN MEADOWS, CA (May 4, 2024) — A tragic incident occurred overnight in South Los Angeles when a man lost his life after his vehicle crashed into a local church.
The accident happened around 12:20 a.m. Saturday on East Manchester Avenue in the Green Meadows neighborhood, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson.
The driver, identified only as a Hispanic man, was traveling westbound on Manchester Avenue when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle. The car veered off the road and crashed into the Challenge of Faith Church of God in Christ, causing significant structural damage to the building.
Church officials reportedly told local news that this is the fourth time a vehicle has collided with their church.
The circumstances leading to the South Los Angeles church crash are under investigation, and further details about the driver or potential contributing factors have not yet been released. This series of accidents highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area, particularly regarding vehicle speeds and road conditions.
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