Full Notification

On March 7th 2017, at approximately 10:09 p.m., officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a major traffic collision at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road.  The initial investigation revealed a silver 2004 Audi A6 and a black 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK350 were both travelling northbound Crenshaw Boulevard when they ran a red light at Crest Road prior to colliding with a white 2000 Toyota Sienna.

As a result of the collision, both occupants of the Toyota Sienna (47 year old male and 16 year old male) were immediately transported to a local hospital.  The 47 year old male was initially listed as critical, but has been stabilized.  Unfortunately, the 16 year old succumbed to his injuries.  Both individuals are Torrance residents.

The driver of the Mercedes Benz, Tung Ming 21 years of age of Palos Verdes, was treated at the scene and later transported to a local hospital.  Upon release, he was arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter. 

The driver of the Audi A6 ultimately fled the scene northbound, as the vehicle was located a short time later unoccupied.

After an extensive follow-up investigation, Torrance Investigators later identified and ultimately arrested the driver of the Audi A6.  Darryl Hicks 28 years of age of Los Angeles was subsequently arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter, Reckless Driving and Felony Hit & Run.

All charges will be submitted to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for felony filing consideration.

This incident is being investigated under the command and direction of Captain Martin Vukotic of the Special Operations Bureau.  Anyone with additional information about this incident or event is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department Traffic Division at (310) 6185557.

To view official press release, click the link below:

http://www.torranceca.gov/TPD/Documents/Fatal_Traffic_Collision_Update.pdf

Sergeant Ronald Harris

Torrance Police Department Public Information Officer

(310) 618-5688

[email protected]

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