Los Angeles, CA (March 11, 2026) – A 23-year-old woman lost her life after a two-vehicle crash on Sunday, March 8, at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles.
Police received reports of the accident around 9:34 p.m. According to authorities, a man drove south on Flower Street in the No. 1 lane when another vehicle entered the intersection.
Investigators said the second vehicle, driven by 23-year-old Jessica Szarvath, allegedly ran a red light and struck the other car. The impact caused her vehicle to roll over in the roadway.
Firefighters arrived and performed CPR at the scene before rushing Szarvath to a nearby hospital. Doctors later pronounced her dead after she arrived.
The other driver suffered moderate injuries, and firefighters transported him to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim and wish a full and swift recovery to the injured driver.
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