Van Nuys crash leaves 2 in critical condition; 1 driver arrested and another is sought

Collisions involving two speeding cars, two other vehicles and a hit-and-run left two victims severely injured in Van Nuys on Friday, Nov. 8, authorities announced.

At around 10 p.m., a Mercedes-Benz GT 63 and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan were traveling westbound on Sherman Way at high speed, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a Saturday statement. The Mercedes collided with a Honda Civic traveling eastbound and turning into a parking lot at Sherman Circle. The Honda’s two occupants, residents of Panorama City, sustained serious injuries, LAPD said.

The Rolls-Royce driver, veering in order to avoid colliding with the Honda, swerved into oncoming traffic lanes and collided with a Chevy Traverse that was traveling eastbound. The Rolls-Royce continued southwest after the impact and collided with a curb. The driver then exited the vehicle and fled in an unknown direction without rendering aid to the others involved in the collision, LAPD said.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the Honda’s two victims to local hospitals for medical treatment, where they remain in critical condition. Neither were immediately identified.

The driver of the Mercedes was placed under arrest on suspicion of reckless driving, and was transported to a hospital after complaining of injuries. Police were  still searching for the driver of the Rolls-Royce, who was wanted for reckless driving and hit-and-run.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114 or Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255. During non-business hours, calls should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org