1 killed, 1 injured in crash in Exposition Park linked to speeding, police say

Police were investigating a deadly crash in Exposition Park early Thursday morning.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
EXPOSITION PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Police were investigating a deadly crash in Exposition Park early Thursday morning.

Video from the scene at 37th Place and Figueroa Avenue showed the scene cordoned off with multiple officers near a police tent that was reportedly covering the vehicle.
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Authorities said the car was speeding around 12:10 a.m. when it flew off the roadway and crashed into a palm tree.

Two people were inside the vehicle. One died at the scene and the other was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Police are investigating if the crash is linked to street racing. Detectives are looking at surveillance footage to check if another vehicle was involved.

DEVELOPING: This report will be updated.
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