HAWTHORNE, Calif. – A boy died and a man was injured when they were struck by a vehicle in a Hawthorne intersection, authorities said today.
The crash occurred at about 8:35 p.m. Sunday at El Segundo Boulevard and Truro Avenue, according to Hawthorne police Investigator A. Barlin.
The investigation determined that a boy, a girl, and a man were crossing El Segundo when the boy and the man were hit by a westbound vehicle on El Segundo Boulevard,” Barlin said.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and the man was taken by ambulance to a hospital with injuries not believed life-threatening, he said.
The driver remained at the scene, Barlin said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information was asked to call Barlin at 310-349-2701.
