NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CNS) – The second of two victims who were killed in a fiery crash and died at a hospital when their vehicle struck an electrical pole in North Hollywood was identified by county authorities Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Jason Ramirez, 19, was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as the second victim who died in a hospital after the crash. Jonathan Dicristofaro, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified earlier by the medical examiner’s office.
LA Fire Department (LAFD) personnel responded at 1:43 a.m. Friday to 11615 W. Vanowen St., south of Lemp Avenue, where they learned the silver vehicle was being driven westbound on Vanowen in the center median, then went off the road and struck an electrical pole and several parked cars, a LA Police Department (LAPD) spokesman told City News Service.
Firefighters used hydraulic tools to extricate victims from the vehicle.
The cause of the initial crash was not immediately known.