Woman Ejected, Later Dies After High-Speed Crash in Downtown LA

At approximately 2:00am on February 28th, 2026, Los Angeles Police Department officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at 3rd Street and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.

According to authorities, a white SUV and a white sedan were involved in the collision. A female passenger in the SUV was ejected during the crash and was found unconscious and not breathing. Firefighters performed CPR while transporting her to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the white SUV was evaluated at the scene, given a DUI test, and was arrested for DUI. The driver of the white sedan remained at the scene and was not transported to the hospital. A second ambulance was later requested for a male complaining of head pain.

Friends of the victim were seen at the scene visibly distraught. Authorities stated that a call regarding possible street racing had been made earlier near 2nd Street and Figueroa Street, though it was not confirmed whether it was related to the crash.

LAPD’s Central Traffic Division was investigating. Drugs and/or alcohol were believed to be possible factors. Anyone with information was urged to contact LAPD Central Traffic Division at 213-486-6606 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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