Couple Leaves Two to Die in Fiery Crash in Chatsworth Hit and Run

CHATSWORTH, CA -- Police today were looking for a male and female who fled the scene of a crash that left two others dead near Chatsworth.

The hit-and-run crash was reported at 10:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Chatsworth Street.

Police said a black Ram 1500 truck struck the victim's vehicle and caused it to overturn and catch fire with two people trapped inside.

The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced the victims dead at the scene.

The suspect vehicle was abandoned at the scene by the male and female who were seen fleeing on foot going north on De Soto Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer R. Carter.

City News Service