A tragic car crash in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning claimed the life of a young man in a heartbreaking chain of events. It all began around 5 a.m. on the northbound 110 Freeway, just south of Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision involved a black sedan and a gray cargo van in the express lanes. The impact was severe, and what happened next added to the tragedy. As emergency responders rushed to the scene, an out-of-service Metro bus, traveling north on the freeway, struck someone who had been ejected from the initial crash.
Jose Ubaldo, a spokesperson for Metro Los Angeles, explained that the incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. The out-of-service bus, which typically serves Metro’s Line 210, hit the crash victim just north of Century Boulevard. “Metro extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and friends,” Ubaldo said.
The victim was later identified by the Medical Examiner’s office as 23-year-old Giovanni Hernandez Santiago. His city of residence was not immediately disclosed.
Following the accidents, a Sigalert was issued at 5:33 a.m., shutting down all northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway for nearly two hours. Drivers faced significant delays until the lanes reopened later in the morning.
This tragic series of events left a somber mood over the area as authorities worked to piece together what happened. Giovanni Hernandez Santiago’s life was cut short in a devastating way, leaving his family and friends to mourn his loss.
