32-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after DUI Pedestrian Accident on Palisades Drive
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 19, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Ashleigh Lawrence was killed in a DUI crash on West Sunset Boulevard.
Police responded to the scene around 12:45 a.m., at the 17400 block of West Sunset Boulevard near Palisades Drive on April 8th.
According to reports, the driver of an eastbound vehicle struck a group of pedestrians and vehicles parked on Pacific Coast Highway.
The impact pushed multiple vehicles into the rocks where pedestrians were seated. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 32-year-old Lawrence, of Los Angeles dead at the scene.
In addition, crews transported one person to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Multiple others also suffered various injuries.
Following preliminary duties, officers arrested the 21-year-old driver for felony DUI. Once available, further details will be provided.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Ashleigh Lawrence.
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