Press Releases

07/29/01
Fatal Traffic Accident

On Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 5:27 p.m., a Harbor City teenager was killed in a traffic accident which occurred at the intersection of Inglewood Avenue and 182nd Street in the City of Redondo Beach. The 17 year-old male victim was a passenger in a 1965 Volkswagon bug driven by 18 year old Cory Schepp of Torrance.  The Volkswagen containing the teenagers was traveling south on Inglewood Avenue and attempted to make a left turn onto 182nd Street.  They were struck head-on by the Honda which was traveling north on Inglewood Avenue. 

The 17 year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Redondo Beach Fire Department Paramedics.  The two other parties were transported to Harbor U.C.L.A. Medical Center Trauma Unit for medical treatment. At the time of this press release both drivers were listed in serious but stable condition. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

This press release was prepared by Sergeant Wayne Windman. For further information contact Traffic Investigator Carlos Iriarte at 310-379-2477 extension 2721