2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash near Smoke Tree Avenue

OAK PARK, CA (September 15, 2022) – Sunday night, a pedestrian accident on Kanan Road left two teenage girls injured.

The incident happened at around 7:52 p.m. near the intersection of Kanan Road and Smoke Tree Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 71-year-old woman from Palmdale, driving a northbound 2005 Toyota Camry, failed to stop at a red light. As a result, the vehicle hit the two girls from crossing the intersection. The impact of the collision left both girls with serious injuries.

Medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported the two 17-year-old girls to Los Robles Regional Medical Center to treat moderate injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. Authorities made no arrests during the incident.

When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through a busy intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. Drive in a safe and legal manner to help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents that may have devastating consequences for you and for others.

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