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UPDATED Aug 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
1 dead after violent 2-car crash in Koreatown
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A woman died in a two-car crash in Koreatown early Friday, police said. Around 12:30 a.m., a southbound driver on Ardmore Avenue hit a westbound car on 8th Street; the impact sent one vehicle onto the sidewalk and into a building wall, striking nearby parked cars and shearing a fire hydrant.
WHO: A woman in her 30s (driver) died at the scene; another driver was involved.
WHAT: A violent two-car crash left one woman dead and caused damage to a pole, a building wall, parked cars, and a fire hydrant.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
WHERE: Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The crash cause has not been reported; neighbors said a car appeared to be speeding before the collision.
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