![[04-07-2025] Infant Killed, Parents Critically Injured in Wrong-Way Crash in Vermont Square Neighborhood](https://ak1.to//u596.webp)
A baby was killed and two adults were critically injured following a wrong-way collision involving a stolen vehicle in the Vermont Square neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday night, April 7, 2025.
The incident was reported at approximately 11:30 p.m. as a family of three was traveling southbound on Western Avenue near 46th Street when a man in a stolen vehicle, traveling northbound at a high rate of speed, reportedly crossed over the center divider and collided with their vehicle.
Surveillance footage from El Pueblo Market at 4706 Western Avenue captured the suspect’s white vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic and crashing head-on into the driver’s side of the victim’s car. The impact caused the suspect’s vehicle to spin out and overturn, scattering debris across the roadway.
A child under one-year-old who had been in the victim’s vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s parents, both believed to be in their 30s, were transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The suspect described only as a man in his 40s, was ejected from the stolen vehicle and was also pronounced dead at the scene, according to LAPD Detective Moreno.
Investigators believe the suspect may have been traveling at speeds of up to 100 mph before losing control after noticing nearby police. Authorities confirmed that officers were not in pursuit at the time.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
