South Gate, CA,May 27, 2025 – A deadly two-vehicle crash early Monday morning left one person dead at the scene and another hospitalized after a car burst into flames in South Gate, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The collision occurred around 6:28 a.m. on Memorial Day (May 26, 2025), at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Imperial Highway. Emergency crews arrived to find one vehicle engulfed in flames and at least one victim already deceased. Another individual was transported to a nearby hospital. Their condition was not immediately available. According to ABC7, the crash may be linked to a domestic dispute that began earlier on Exeter Street in Paramount, roughly four miles away. Reports suggest the suspect had been involved in a prolonged argument outside an apartment before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. When deputies arrived, the suspect sped away. Law enforcement reportedly attempted to follow the suspect but lost visual contact prior to the crash.
May 27, 2025 — A devastating crash on Memorial Day in South Gate has left two people dead following a fiery collision, underscoring the tragic consequences of high-speed roadway accidents. At DC Law Group, we stand with grieving families during these heartbreaking times and are committed to providing skilled, compassionate legal support to those affected by fatal crashes.
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