Car Accident near Darby Avenue Left 46-Year-Old Man Dead

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 13, 2022) – Tuesday night, an SUV accident in a Los Angeles neighborhood claimed the life of Tigran Balasanyan.

The fatal crash happened around 11:30 p.m. at the 18500 block of Rinaldi Street around Darby Avenue.

According to the investigators, a Jeep going westbound on Rinaldi Street crashed into a telephone pole. Afterward, the driver continued driving westbound and collided with a large metal pole.

Unfortunately, the driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Later, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office confirmed the identity of the deceased driver as 46-year-old Tigran Balasanyan.

No further details regarding the Porter Ranch car crash have been released to the public. Los Angeles Officials will provide more information once available.


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 Tigran Balasanyan.


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