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1 killed, 3 injured in crash off 118 Freeway in Pacoima
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· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on a Saturday at 8:18 p. The crash is reported to have happened when a car went down an embankment and hit a tree.
A car crash resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The incident occurred on a Saturday at 8:18 p.m. and involved a vehicle going off a freeway. One person was pronounced dead, while the others were taken to a hospital. The conditions of the injured were described as serious and fair. Details about the deceased and injured, such as age and gender, are not available.
The crash is reported to have happened when a car went down an embankment and hit a tree. The driver was found to be conscious. Further information about the incident can be found through official reports.
A spokeswoman from the fire department provided some information about the incident, but many details remain unavailable.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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