Woman killed in street race, suspect sought
LOS ANGELES Police say a Honda Civic was racing a Mustang in northeast Los Angeles when the driver of the Honda pulled in front of the Mustang and slammed on the brakes sharply.
The driver of the Mustang, identified as 19-year-old Jesus Lopez, lost control of his car and hit two parked cars, a light pole and an iron fence. Estephani Orduna, 19, was a passenger in the Mustang and was killed in the crash.
Lopez was arrested at the scene on manslaughter charges. Police are looking for the driver of the Honda who fled the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to call LAPD Central Traffic Division at (213) 972-1825 or the LAPD after hours number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
City News Service contributed to this report.
