2 killed in crash near South LA gas station

An investigation is underway in South Los Angeles after two people were killed in a crash overnight.

What we know:

The crash happened on Normandie Avenue and Century Boulevard around midnight. 

A preliminary investigation revealed a Buick Envision was traveling northbound on Normandie and a Honda CR-V was traveling eastbound on Century when the Buick drove through a red traffic signal and collided with the Honda.  

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Two people in the Honda sustained major injuries and died at the scene, according to the LAPD.

What we don't know:

The cause of the crash is under investigation. 

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The identities of the two victims were not released.

The Source: Information for this story is from the Los Angeles Police Department.

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