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9-Year-Old Boy Killed, Sibling Injured in Suspected DUI RV Crash in Koreatown

KTLA 5August 1, 20253 min5,954 views
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Tragic Collision in Koreatown

  • πŸ’” A 9-year-old boy was tragically killed and his 19-year-old brother severely injured in Koreatown.
  • πŸš— The incident occurred when an RV driver, suspected of DUI, struck both siblings while they were riding an e-scooter.
  • πŸ“ The collision took place just before 7:30 PM near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and 4th Street.

Witness Accounts and Suspect Information

  • πŸ’¨ A witness reported that the RV driver was "flying" down the street seconds before the crash, and had been warned to slow down.
  • ⚠️ Investigators have detained the driver on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), possibly under the influence of marijuana.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Neighbors described the driver as familiar with the area and known for reckless driving.

Community Response and Ongoing Investigation

  • πŸ’ A small memorial has begun to grow at the scene in honor of the young victim.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ The victim's family, who have lived in the neighborhood for about 4 years and operate a produce truck, are devastated by the tragedy.
  • πŸ” Authorities are continuing their investigation, seeking surveillance video to piece together the moments leading up to the fatal crash.
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KoreatownRV CrashFatal CollisionSuspected DUIE-scooter AccidentChild FatalityReckless DrivingHit-and-RunTraffic SafetyCommunity Grief
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