![[05-26-2025] Two Drivers Killed in High-Speed Crash at Imperial Highway and Garfield Avenue in South Gate](https://ak1.to//GRHq.webp)
Two people were killed in a violent two-vehicle crash at a 7-Eleven parking lot in South Gate on Monday morning, May 26, 2025.
According to the South Gate Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Garfield Avenue.
The incident began with a domestic violence call on Exeter Street in Paramount, about four miles from the crash site.
Authorities said the suspect fled the location before deputies arrived. As he approached the intersection, the suspect collided at high speed with another vehicle that was turning. The force of the impact launched the suspect’s car into a nearby 7-Eleven parking lot, where it landed on top of an unoccupied parked car.
The driver of the innocent vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The fleeing suspect was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that deputies had lost visual contact with the suspect prior to the crash, and the incident is not being classified as a police pursuit.
The collision remains under investigation by local authorities.
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.
