Two teenagers killed in Porter Ranch crash; 8 others injured
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A three-car crash Saturday night in Porter Ranch left two teenagers dead and eight other people hospitalized with injuries, authorities said.
The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 11000 block of Reseda Boulevard, just south of the 118 Freeway, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.
Seven adults and one minor were injured.
A 16-year-old boy who was trapped in the wreckage died at the scene, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials. A 14-year-old girl succumbed to her wounds after being rushed to Northridge Hospital Medical Center.
Those with injuries were taken to a hospital. Humphrey said several were in critical condition.
Police shut down both directions of Reseda Boulevard between San Fernando Mission Boulevard and Chatsworth Street.
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