Fatal Gardena Crash Van Ness Avenue and 135th Street

 Fatal Gardena Crash Van Ness Avenue and 135th Street

Driver Killed; Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run Crash

GARDENA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2025) – One person is dead and a woman was arrested on hit-and-run charges after a Gardena crash at Van Ness Avenue and 135th Street, near Rowley Park.

Marian James, 29, of Los Angeles, was arrested following the collision reported at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2nd at the Gardena intersection, according to the Gardena Police Department.

Investigators determined that the woman was driving her vehicle southbound on Van Ness Avenue and allegedly drove through a red traffic light at 135th Street. She reportedly crashed into the eastbound vehicle at the intersection.

The driver from the other vehicle became unresponsive in their vehicle. Paramedics responded, but the victim died at the scene.

Meanwhile, the other motorist identified as Marian James fled the scene.

Los Angeles police deputies located the suspect in front of her home and she was arrested. She was booked at the Gardena Police Department.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff-Coroner has not released the victim’s name.

Finally, witnesses should contact Sgt. Daniel Guzzo at 310-217-6122 or Investigator Jose Zamudio 310-217-6189.

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