Elderly man dead, 2 teens seriously hurt in crash in Boyle Heights

A horrific crash in Boyle Heights killed an elderly man and left two teens seriously hurt.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call of a multiple vehicle crash near the intersection of East 4th Street and South Fresno street around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two teens taken to the hospital from the crash are believed to be 17 and 18 years old, both males, according to LAFD. 

On Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the man as 77-year-old Jose Trevizo of Los Angeles.

The teens are fighting for their lives at the hospital.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Trevizo was driving westbound on Fourth and turning left to go south on Fresno Street when the other car, which was eastbound on Fourth, collided with his car.

The Mercedes-Benz could be seen on security video hitting the side of the Honda.